He Mu smiled faintly, "Thank you, Eldest Miss."
Bai Xi said lightly, "No need for thanks. It is a good thing for the Dark Department and Hua Guo to make good use of talented individuals."
He Mu smiled and said nothing, merely watching Bai Xi quietly.
Upon hearing Bai Xi's decisive agreement and seeing their eyes meet, Shangguan Wen's gaze towards He Mu held a renewed hint of displeasure, though he did not express it this time.
He turned and went back to lie down in his pre-arranged sleeping bag.
The Dark Department personnel who had come with Bai Xi naturally followed Bai Xi's commands. They had not spoken a single word throughout, only watching silently and maintaining absolute quiet.
As for the God of War and Doctor Han's matter... some of them knew a little about it. Commander Xuan Feng had instructed them to maintain absolute silence.
Even if Commander Xuan Feng had not said so, they would have thought the same. After all, they were all saved by the God of War, and they could give their lives to her at any time.
The night was deep and quiet, the wind howling outside the cave like wailing ghosts. Inside the cave, the fire was warm and bright, its crimson glow flickering and mesmerizing, stirring the heart.
Bai Xi was deep in her dreams.
Countless images flashed through her mind, but she couldn't grasp any of them. They flickered by like points of light, appearing and disappearing rapidly.
These were memories she desperately wanted to recall but couldn't.
She reached out, wanting to shatter them all, to the point where even the images themselves were unseen.
In such a state, she dared not touch them any longer, and instead wished to see each image clearly.
Opening her eyes wide, she desperately tried to see, finally capturing one image.
A man stood before her, his face obscured by light points, yet radiating an extreme gentleness. He gently kissed her forehead, saying, "I told you, I want an opportunity to be by your side, not for you to marry me right now."
The image vanished, and she captured another.
A uniquely designed ruby, resembling the wings of a butterfly in mid-flight, its color vibrant and red, so dazzling under the light. Beneath the wings were sparkling diamonds, crystal clear and pure. The diamonds were like flowers, the butterfly resting among them, shimmering and exquisite.
The man opposite her, with deep affection, placed it upon her.
"Xi'er, will you marry me?"
The image shifted again, and she captured another.
In the image, she gritted her teeth and yelled with all her might, "Han Mo, are you leaving? Where are you going? I'm telling you, you are already married to me. From the day we got our marriage license, you are my man, forever. If you dare to run away from me, I will find you, whether it be heaven or earth, and break your legs!"
And the person opposite her... became increasingly blurred, as if disappearing.
No, don't...
She had a feeling that if she couldn't grasp this image, everything would vanish before her eyes, cease to exist.
She tried with all her might to hold on, but at the last second, she suddenly woke up.
Cold sweat trickled down her temples, rolling down her cheeks with a hint of coolness.
Although she hadn't cried out, she had still startled the guards nearby, especially the one who had been watching her.
Shangguan Wen stepped forward, "Eldest Miss, are you feeling unwell? I'll go wake up Doctor He for you..."
Bai Xi opened her mouth, her voice inexplicably hoarse, "I'm fine, it was just a nightmare."
Shangguan Wen was somewhat surprised and filled with doubt, but ultimately remained silent.
After all, the person before him was the God of War. In his mind, the God of War had always been fearless. Back then, when facing life and death, facing the cruel and inhumane methods of terrorists, the God of War had always appeared so calm and collected. It was precisely the God of War's wise leadership that allowed them to escape hardship and survive.
But now...
He watched Bai Xi rise lightly, wipe the sweat from her forehead with her sleeve, her expression calm and serene. A small sense of schadenfreude inexplicably arose within him.
So the God of War also had nightmares. So the God of War was also an ordinary person, a woman who needed care when having a nightmare.
Thinking of this, his gaze softened slightly. He slowly stood up and brought the warm milk that had been heated nearby, "Eldest Miss, have some warm milk. It will help you sleep."
Bai Xi glanced at it and did not refuse.
As the warm milk entered her throat, she gradually felt warmer.
She had promised her brother not to think about that person anymore, as he had betrayed her.
And the dream just now seemed to confirm her brother's earlier words.
But the memories from just now...
She thought hard, and her head began to ache again. However, the images from her dream were gradually becoming clearer. Although her five senses had slightly degenerated, they had not significantly disappeared.
For some reason, since arriving in Ha City and the Ice Ridge Mountains, the pain in her head had noticeably eased. Even when thinking, the headache and the feeling of near-loss of senses had significantly lessened.
Was it due to the extreme cold here? Or some other reason?
Bai Xi looked at the swirling steam from the cup, her brows slightly furrowed.
Seeing Bai Xi silent, holding the cup with a solemn expression, Shangguan Wen couldn't help but express his concern again, "Eldest Miss, are you really alright?"
Bai Xi returned to her senses, smiled faintly at Shangguan Wen, "I'm fine, it's just... why hasn't Commander Shangguan rested yet at this hour."
Shangguan Wen felt that the cold night had suddenly become inexplicably warmer upon seeing Bai Xi's smile, "I am on duty tonight."
When resting in the wilderness, even with a bonfire lit, someone must take turns on watch to ensure everyone's safety.
Therefore, since entering the Ice Ridge Mountains, they had all been on a two-hour rotating watch schedule. It seemed that the people currently on watch were Shangguan Wen and a guard from the Dark Department.
"Commander Shangguan, you have worked hard."
Shangguan Wen's deep eyes appeared even brighter in the firelight, "Your subordinate is not working hard."
He was even somewhat fortunate to be on watch at this time, to see her wake up.
Bai Xi glanced lightly at the still pitch-black outside of the cave.
Due to their location in the Ice Ridge Mountains of Ha City, coupled with the wind and snow outside, dawn arrived rather late. She glanced at the sky outside, estimated the time, and said, "It should be dawn in about an hour. Since I'm already awake, I'll take over the watch. Commander Shangguan, please go and get some rest."
Saying this, she unzipped her sleeping bag, changed into her thick cold-weather suit, and emerged.
Shangguan Wen immediately waved his hand, "No, no, no, Eldest Miss. Your status is too noble to take turns on watch with us. Your subordinate is fine. Your subordinate has already slept for over six hours and does not feel tired at all."
To reach the position of Commander, he had also put in much effort and endured many hardships.
Now, only having to stand watch for two hours was nothing.
Bai Xi looked at him faintly. Seeing that his face indeed showed no signs of fatigue, and considering he was a trained martial artist, she did not insist further, saying lightly, "Is that so? If that's the case, then it's up to Commander's discretion."
After speaking, she stood up on her own, took the warm milk, took some oatmeal from her backpack, steeped it in the milk, and slowly walked to a spot near the cave entrance.
Shangguan Wen heard her indifferent and calm words, and looked at her solitary retreating figure, feeling a certain degree of disappointment.