Night hunts on one's own were rare but Jingyu simply wanted to have an evening on his own. Not that his father restricted him so much. But certainly, there were days when he simply wanted to wander out to see what sort of creatures were hiding out there and protect those who were on the roads that would lead in and out of Lotus Pier.

He's walking along a pathway when he spots a lone traveler who seems to be walking in a strange way, as if feeling his way rather than paying attention to the pathway. Slithering silently behind him is a Measuring Snake.

It's quick. Jingyu is out of the trees and onto the road, letting his sword fly through the air.