After a brief moment of confusion, the snake's eyes turned increasingly dangerous as it gazed at Huai Shi.
But soon, as if understanding something, it turned to look at its master, lowered its pupils wearily, gently nestled against the prince who had accompanied it for such a long time, and closed its eyes.
Huai Shi cautiously stepped forward, but the snake showed no reaction. Even when he got close, it merely lifted its eyes indifferently for a glance before averting its gaze.
It seemed tired and had fallen into a deep sleep.
Huai Shi carefully sorted through the items given by Little Cat and soon found a small box. Opening it, he saw a piece of gold foil cut into the shape of a flower, adorned with bold peach blossom patterns and emitting a faint fragrance.
Following Little Cat's instructions, Huai Shi held his breath, picked up the gold foil, and gently placed it on the forehead of the dark-haired prince.
