The moment the name came out, both Hu Yan and her father froze at the same time. Their expressions darkened instantly.
They looked at each other, eyes wide, and then said together in shock, "Luo Chen? An owl beastman?"
The air in the cave suddenly turned heavy. Su Qinglan blinked, confused. "What? You both know him?"
Her father's jaw tightened. He looked furious but quickly took a deep breath to calm himself down so he wouldn't scare her. "I've heard that name before," he said in a low voice. "He's dangerous. But tell me, what did he say to you exactly? Why did he want to kill you?"
Su Qinglan shrugged, looking helpless. "I don't know, Father. He just acted strange, like some psycho beastman who decided I was his enemy for no reason. He didn't even try to explain. He left me hanging on that cliff, but I managed to escape. Then… I met Xuan Long, who took care of me."
Her father blinked. "Xuan Long? And who is that?"
