"Yes," Mu Anxiao said firmly, but then thinking that Feng Qishi hadn't sensed anything, her voice faltered, "But since you didn't feel anything, it must be me who was mistaken."
"Your feeling is not wrong."
In the demon realm, demonic energy permeated everything. Feng Qishi, accustomed to the mortal realm, found many sensations less precise here. But Mu Anxiao was different; she had become very familiar with this place in her previous life.
Therefore, Feng Qishi firmly believed that her senses must be correct!
"I..."
"I also sensed a faint demonic energy," Xiang Nang thought for a moment, "It's very weak."
Upon hearing this, Mu Anxiao and Feng Qishi simultaneously turned their gazes towards Xiang Nang.
Mu Anxiao: "In that case, he really is nearby." As she spoke, she turned to leave, but Shen Xian suddenly appeared and blocked her path.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
Mu Anxiao took half a step back, looking up at Shen Xian. "Nowhere in particular."
"Then why are you in such a hurry?"
"I like it."
"You like it," Shen Xian raised an eyebrow. "As soon as I arrived, I saw you acting suspiciously. There must be something going on." He looked towards Feng Qishi.
Feng Qishi: "Senior Brother, why are we acting suspiciously?"
Shen Xian: "..."
Mu Anxiao frowned and was about to speak when Shen Xian suddenly reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Come with me."
"For what?"
"We didn't finish our conversation in the room earlier."
"Weren't you trying to get rid of me?"
"I've thought about what you said, and it makes sense." As he spoke, Shen Xian gently patted Mu Anxiao's shoulders and turned to walk ahead.
Mu Anxiao glanced hesitantly at Feng Qishi before following Shen Xian.
After the vine spirit's opinion, Shen Xian decided that, regardless of the consequences, he would take a gamble on Mu Anxiao.
Feng Qishi, observing Shen Xian's demeanor and his attitude towards Mu Anxiao, suddenly felt uneasy.
Xiang Nang, seeing Feng Qishi's suddenly furrowed brow, asked, "What's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qishi looked at Xiang Nang and asked, "Do you know Shen Xian?"
"Me?" Xiang Nang gave a dry laugh. "Not really."
"You've been with your master for so long, and you don't know him?"
"He's someone my master likes. If I knew him too well, my master would surely kill me."
Feng Qishi nodded, finding Xiang Nang's words reasonable. "That's true. I'm going to make dinner." He glanced in the direction Mu Anxiao had gone and then turned towards the kitchen.
Xiang Nang, unlike Feng Qishi, did not feel uneasy. Instead, seeing Shen Xian's state, she felt a sense of relief.
Returning to the room, Mu Anxiao gently closed the door behind her. At that moment, she sensed the vine spirit's demonic aura.
He's here? she thought, glancing sideways.
Shen Xian, seeing Mu Anxiao frozen in place and then looking at the ceiling beam, asked, "Mu Anxiao, what's wrong?"
"..." Mu Anxiao twitched her nose. "Nothing."
"Nothing? Then why are you frozen?" Shen Xian asked, his heart still a little unsettled.
Subsequently, Mu Anxiao let go of her wariness and turned to face Shen Xian, who stood by the table. "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Shen Xian picked up the teapot as he spoke. "I just suddenly understood." He then poured Mu Anxiao a cup of tea.
Because of the vine spirit's demonic aura, Mu Anxiao couldn't help but feel guarded around Shen Xian.
So, she said, "I don't drink tea."
"You don't drink tea?" Shen Xian paused his movements. "Then what do you drink?"
Mu Anxiao: "I don't drink anything. I'm just curious," she said, feigning composure and walking to the table. "Why did you suddenly change your mind? You were so resistant to me just now."
"Because it hurt."
"Hurt?"
"Yes, my wound tore, it really hurt."
"Just because it hurt, you changed your mind?"
"Yes, I can see that you care about me. But to let go of that obsession all at once," Shen Xian gave a bitter smile and put down the teapot, "is indeed quite difficult."
"Then what do you mean?"
"What I mean," Shen Xian pursed his lips, "is if it's possible, can you help me?"
"Me?" Mu Anxiao pointed to herself and smiled wryly. "How can I help you?"
"It's very simple. Help me catch those monsters."
"You mean... you're entrusting the truth about Gu Ansi's death to me?"
"Yes."
To help me, Mu Anxiao had precisely this idea. Now that Shen Xian was entrusting this matter to her, it was undoubtedly an opportunity for her.
Therefore, she smiled and said, "That's wonderful! I'll go tonight."
However, Shen Xian had not expected Mu Anxiao to agree so readily. In his estimation, Mu Anxiao would surely make many excuses to refuse this task.
Her reaction thus surprised him. "It's very dangerous."
"Dangerous..." Mu Anxiao repeated the words a few times in her mouth before stating resolutely, "I'm not afraid."
Honestly, the moment Shen Xian mentioned danger, Mu Anxiao had felt a pang of fear.
However, for the sake of the pass token, she told herself not to be afraid.
Furthermore, if she could trade her life for his conscience, she felt it would be worth it.
Of course, death was only her worst-case scenario.
In the past, whenever Gu Ansi saw a demon, her first instinct was to hide behind Shen Xian and force him to protect her. She had never thought of charging forward.
And she had never shown such determination in front of him.
Looking at Mu Anxiao now, his heart ached, and he couldn't help but imagine a tragic scene of Gu Ansi desperately fighting those monsters.
Therefore, he asked weakly, "You're truly not afraid?"
Mu Anxiao's gaze flickered. "I am still afraid, but thinking about it, it's better for me to go than you. If I go, the chance of returning alive is higher. But you," she shook her head slightly, "I'm afraid it's uncertain."
Shen Xian's eyes darkened. "..."
Mu Anxiao continued, "So, you focus on healing your injuries. I'll go tonight."
"I'll assign you a few..."
"No need, I can do it myself."
"Do you want Feng Qishi to accompany you?"
"..." Mu Anxiao hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Shen Xian's expression stiffened. "Those monsters are very sensitive to immortal energy. Especially when they smell it, they will shift their entire attention to the immortal carrying it. Once, an immortal was torn to shreds by them. When I went, not even a trace of his soul remained."
"Really?"
"Yes, really!"
"Then... what about demonic energy?"
"They are not as sensitive to demonic energy. Anyway, if you go, you definitely won't suffer such a fate."
"..."
At this moment, Mu Anxiao couldn't help but picture Feng Qishi being torn apart by the monsters collectively. She shivered and said, "Then I won't go with him."