City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang and Xia Li bond over casual topics, planning to meet for games after exams. As Gao Yang heads to school, he reflects on friendships and the complexities of loyalty between two groups he belongs to. He becomes suspicious of Ghost Horse's connection to a songstress and contemplates how to confront him. At school, he finds a note from Qing Ling asking to meet on the rooftop. They discuss her sister's concern for Gao Yang's safety and she gives him a one-time use alarm button for emergencies, urging him to keep it discreet. Despite his ties to the Kirin Guild, he feels conflicted about accepting her help.

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