Lu Taobao bared his teeth, "You have the nerve to say that! You two were whispering, leaving the three of us out. Now you dare to blame us."
Yizhiye looked Lu Taobao up and down before saying, "As a single dog, you just need to watch us show our affection."
Lu Taobao:!
Seeing Lu Taobao’s stunned expression, Shen Xiaoyan silently lit a candle for him. How many emotional blows had his little heart endured in such a short time? Even as she thought this, she couldn't help but smile. While she wanted to laugh, Shen Xiaoyan felt more comfort. This was what friends were for, to make you laugh when you were unhappy.
"Yizhiye, do you know where they are?" Zheng Wei asked, his tone turning serious after they had finished laughing. They used to go up the mountain often when they lived at the foot of Baiyun Peak, but they never ventured deep into the mountains. They had no idea what the situation was like inside. Fujiwara Zifei had only said she would wait for them at Baiyun Peak, leaving no other information, which made them feel quite lost.
Yizhiye also replied gravely, "Baiyun Peak is far larger than you imagine."
Hearing Yizhiye suddenly say this, Shen Xiaoyan listened attentively. Through Yizhiye’s explanation, they finally understood. It turned out that the place where they used to hunt was the outermost edge of Baiyun Peak, or rather, just the foot of the mountain. The Baiyun Peak that Fujiwara Zifei referred to was the deepest part of Baiyun Peak, where there was an entrance to the Sacred Spirit Continent. Similarly, there were also extraordinary natural treasures there. This was one of the benefits of a small world. In places connected to the Sacred Spirit Continent, the influx of spiritual energy from the entrance would cause changes over time, leading to the growth of natural treasures. Because these areas were remote and not easily accessible to ordinary people, these natural treasures were taken by those who came from the Sacred Spirit Continent. However, descending into a small world was not a simple matter. Every small world entrance was occupied by powerful families or sects. Therefore, it was not easy for ordinary individuals to enter a small world. This, in turn, protected the growth of those natural treasures. These natural treasures would not grow indefinitely. When they were ready for harvesting, the sects or families guarding the small world would dispatch people to collect them. Naturally, someone of Fujiwara Zifei's standing would not need to undertake such a task in a small world. Therefore, Yizhiye had always been suspicious of why Fujiwara Zifei would appear in this small world. Initially, he wondered if Fujiwara Zifei was bored and decided to take a stroll. However, Fujiwara Zifei's repeated journeys deeper into Baiyun Peak led him to dismiss his initial guess. Fujiwara Zifei must have needed something that was located deep within Baiyun Peak. But Yizhiye couldn’t understand, with Fujiwara Zifei’s strength, was there anything in Baiyun Peak that she couldn't handle?
"Little Xie Ge, what are you thinking about?" Nammuchok called out to Yizhiye several times, but he didn't respond. Finally, she had to nudge him to get his attention. The nudge broke Yizhiye's train of thought. He didn't want to think about it anymore. He was always a lazy person; he would know what he needed to know, and thinking about what he didn't need to know was useless. Besides, once he met Fujiwara Zifei, what would he not know?
"Muqiu, what's wrong?" Nammuchok saw the smile on Yizhiye's face and knew he didn't want to talk about what he was thinking. Since that was the case, she didn't want to ask further. "I mean, can we just fly there?" Walking step by step would take too much time! Lu Taobao quickly chimed in, eager to see Bai Ying as soon as possible. What if Fujiwara Zifei took Bai Ying to the Sacred Spirit Continent without a word? Where would he find her then?
Yizhiye scanned the faces of the four people and, seeing that even Zheng Wei looked at him with anticipation, he smiled. "I thought Shen Xiaoyan would have put Xiao Rongrong away already. I thought you guys wanted to walk and get some exercise."
Shen Xiaoyan:! She had read in novels that it was best to walk in forests and mountains, so she had put Xiao Rongrong away. Besides, among the people present, which one of them couldn't fly? It was just a waste of spiritual energy.
"Then shall we fly there?" Lu Taobao asked, his expression eager.
"I never believed you were stupid before, but now… I do."
Lu Taobao was taken aback. What did he mean? "What do you mean?" Yizhiye, seeing Lu Taobao’s confused expression, laughed even louder. Compared to the reason for Yizhiye's uncontrollable laughter, Lu Taobao was more concerned about whether they could fly. So… "Can you explain before you laugh?" Lu Yiqi's words caused Yizhiye's laughter to abruptly stop. Fine, given Lu Yiqi’s earnest inquiry, he would explain, so that everyone wouldn’t be in a dilemma. "Initially, I also wanted to take you all directly into the depths, but as we approached Baiyun Peak, I had a feeling that something had changed in the mountain." "You might not have this feeling, because you haven't lived in the Sacred Spirit Continent. This is the oppressive feeling before spiritual power is about to explode." Although Yizhiye’s explanation was vague, Shen Xiaoyan and the others understood. Yizhiye meant that something unexpected must have happened deep within Baiyun Peak. After Yizhiye’s words, Shen Xiaoyan’s heart sank. If something had happened in Baiyun Peak, then Ruan Ruan and the other two… As soon as this thought arose, Shen Xiaoyan quickly suppressed it. She really didn't dare to think about it. Seeing Shen Xiaoyan’s silence, but her speed suddenly increasing, Zheng Wei knew without a doubt what she was thinking. Yizhiye and the others also realized Shen Xiaoyan's thoughts belatedly. One by one, they also suppressed their smiles and hurried towards the deep mountains. Although they weren't flying, their speed was almost as fast as flying. After about an hour, except for Yizhiye, Shen Xiaoyan and the others finally noticed that something was amiss in the mountain. Although this area of the mountain was deserted, the way the plants had grown was astonishing. Shen Xiaoyan’s gaze swept over the plants. She realized that even ordinary grass had grown to be as tall as her calf. That was not all, but the edges of the grass blades were serrated. The leaves were also firm, unlike plants, truly having a three-point serrated feel. Walking through the grass, most of their trouser legs had already been torn. If it hadn't been late autumn and they were wearing thicker clothes, they might have been cut to the flesh.