CHAPTER 1899: CHAPTER 1900: YU SHUANG’S HEART

"Do you want to switch?"

Bai Qiu listened to Xu Nanzhi’s words, initially somewhat surprised, then seemingly understanding something, remained silent to the side.

Bei Tang Qian Xiao slightly frowned upon hearing this, and was about to speak when Xu Nanzhi interrupted.

"Mengmeng’s condition is quite grave, and we don’t have time to make pills right now. To fully activate the medicinal properties of the Withered Bone Grass, Ling Xiao is indispensable. The rescue mission is urgent; it’s better to let Ao Tian and his group take full responsibility for rescuing Mengmeng, rather than regrouping after locating her or having Ling Xiao leave the Demon Clan team to act alone."

"But on the other side..."

Ling Xiao was just about to speak when Xu Nanzhi interrupted again, "Yu Yanshu is ChengYu’s disciple, and she even called me Shiniang. Not to mention other reasons, no one here has deeper feelings for her than I do. So, can I have your trust?"

Ling Xiao frowned but did not speak. Long Ao Tian, holding his head, said, "With what you just said, how could I not trust you?"

Right after Long Ao Tian spoke, he noticed Bai Qiu’s gaze from the side, realizing that Xu Nanzhi’s words were clearly meant for Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, then his eyes met with Bei Tang Qian Xiao’s on the other side.

Both saw similar emotions in the other’s eyes, and they understood almost simultaneously.

"Alright, I have no objections."

Being of divine beast descent, Ling Xiao understood the bigger picture better, and he was the first to make a stance.

Although Bei Tang Qian Xiao was not in a position to refuse, she was somewhat reluctant to leave Chen Mengmeng in Long Ao Tian’s hands.

"You go by Bei Tang, right?"

"Hmm?"

Bei Tang Qian Xiao looked up, realizing that Ling Xiao had somehow come to stand before her.

"I swear in the name of the Vermilion Bird Clan of the Four Directions Divine Beasts, to return this person intact to you, or else, I will repay with my life."

Ling Xiao’s serious words left Bei Tang Qian Xiao stunned. Seeing his determined expression, she finally made her decision, stood up, and looked at Ling Xiao.

"Then I also swear on the honor of the Bei Tang Family, to find Yu Yanshu."

"Deal."

After shaking hands as a pact, they entrusted their most concerning matters to each other with peace of mind.

Watching this, Xu Nanzhi slightly smiled, then found Yu Shuang, consolidated the Yu Clan’s information on the Withered Bone Grass, and handed it to Bai Qiu.

"Bai Qiu..."

"Don’t worry, apart from anything else, if I don’t bring him back, Su Chengyu won’t let it go."

Xu Nanzhi smiled, "Not really, but I believe you will all do your best."

"Yes."

Bai Qiu nodded, then proceeded to the destination with Long Ao Tian and Ling Xiao.

"Let’s go, we should also set out."

After Xu Nanzhi spoke, she took out the heavily damaged Magic Artifact, swept it with Mana, and coldly laughed.

"So kind, afraid we wouldn’t find a clue?"

Yu Shuang, beside her, cast a curious glance and Xu Nanzhi explained.

"It left something akin to coordinates, not precise but enough to determine the location. The distance is considerable, so we may need to speed up."

With that, Xu Nanzhi looked at Bei Tang Qian Xiao.

Among the three, only Bei Tang Qian Xiao had not entered the Hollow Void Realm.

"Don’t worry about me; you go ahead, I will do my best to keep up."

Bei Tang Qian Xiao quickly responded, knowing she didn’t need to match their speed, just stay close enough not to lose sight of them.

Xu Nanzhi nodded, then she and Yu Shuang started simultaneously, using Sword Control to head towards the heart of the other direction.

In terms of realm, Xu Nanzhi was likely the highest among them, but due to Yu Shuang being shielded by the Heavenly Gang Divine Wind, her speed was a bit faster than Xu Nanzhi’s, even though her realm was not much lower.

In contrast, Bei Tang Qian Xiao, still at the Nascent Soul bottleneck, was struggling to keep up with their positions using all her strength.

Noticing Bei Tang Qian Xiao’s condition behind her, Xu Nanzhi said to Yu Shuang, "You’re not at your fastest speed, are you?"

Yu Shuang smiled, "This is already Sister Qian Xiao’s fastest speed, and your earlier comment was not truly an intention to leave her behind."

Sharing a knowing glance, they smiled, and Yu Shuang mischievously added, "Xu Nanzhi, you separated the groups on purpose; it’s not just for the reasons you mentioned, right?"

"Hmm."

Seeing that someone noticed, Xu Nanzhi didn’t hide it and said, "While I trust everyone in this group, I know that each has their doubts, especially when disagreements like earlier arise. The enemy realizes this, and they aim to use plans to split us. So even if there are more secure options, I chose to completely switch the teams."

"You want everyone to connect."

"Yes, only by trusting enough to entrust our backs to one another can we truly trust each other. It’s the best short-term method I can think of to build a connection."

"But it comes with greater risks."

"But having entered Southern Xinjiang, can the risks be any less?"

Xu Nanzhi spoke confidently, gazing into the depths of Southern Xinjiang.

"From the moment we set foot here, haven’t we been immersed in inevitable risks?"

Whoosh.

Grabbing an incoming Sword Qi, Xu Nanzhi squinted at the front without speaking.

Yu Shuang calmly asked, "Is it the same people as before?"

Xu Nanzhi shook her head, "Different aura, though this ambush was sudden and the aura was deliberately hidden, I can’t be sure who released it."

Yu Shuang let out a wry smile towards the front, "As expected, it’s full of crises here. The path to find my brother is not easy."

Hearing Yu Shuang’s words, Xu Nanzhi couldn’t help but glance sideways and asked, "Your finding ChengYu, it’s not just because Elder Yun wants to see him, right?"

Now, with things as they are, Yu Shuang wasn’t as reserved as before, nodding.

"I believe only he can persuade Senior Su."

"What do you mean?"

Xu Nanzhi asked, puzzled.

Yu Shuang took a deep breath, "The Yu Clan did many unspeakable things in the past; although I don’t want to admit it, these are likely established facts. And if Senior Su hadn’t arrived, I might never have known the pain my mother suffered. But ultimately, I am of the Yu Clan; I can’t just watch the clan’s legacy being completely destroyed by Senior Su."

Hearing this, Xu Nanzhi paused, then said, "The Yu Clan Cave Heaven is not the end of things?"

"Mm."

Yu Shuang nodded, "Although Senior Su caused quite a stir in my clan and met with my mother, he couldn’t successfully take her away. Thus, the Yu Clan Cave Heaven was torn open by Senior Su but I know it’s just the beginning. Now, the Yu Clan and Senior Su are just one step away from fighting to the death."

Contemplating these words, Xu Nanzhi said, "Su Chengyu has no stance to help you persuade Senior Su."

"I know, but it’s the only way I can think of. I really can’t bear..."

Yu Shuang spoke emotionally, her tears almost spilling over.

Seeing Yu Shuang’s appearance, Xu Nanzhi couldn’t help but sigh sympathetically.

"Enough, discuss this when you find Su Chengyu."