Nangong Xingchen vaguely saw a figure obscured by thick fog, somewhat indistinct and nebulous.
From the silhouette, Nangong Xingchen couldn't tell if it was a man or a woman — only that it was a person.
Initially, Nangong Xingchen planned to leave Hua Zheng behind and confront the mysterious figure alone. However, Nangong Xingchen worried that if this person wasn't here for her but for Hua Zheng, leaving Hua Zheng here would play right into their hands.
With this thought, Nangong Xingchen decided to bring Hua Zheng along. While it might hinder her actions, she could respond in time to aid Hua Zheng and prevent him from walking into a trap set by someone who seemed to be waiting patiently in the darkness.
Actually, Nangong Xingchen knew that even if she hadn't yet realized the strong possibility that Hua Zheng was connected to her childhood friend, she couldn't act heartlessly and disregard his safety.
