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"Lu Chen, what use is that now? Your enemies are many, and instead of focusing on me, you should direct your attention to others."
Yue Shaoting's tone was indifferent, seemingly trying to distance herself from Lu Chen, which only puzzled him further.
Lu Chen had previously annihilated dozens of experts carefully cultivated by the Yue Family, including Yue Shaoting's older brother, Yue Shaojun. That was not even the main point.
The Yue Family had once been a prominent family within the Giant Yi Nation, proposing an alliance with Qi Kingdom to plot for the Central Plains. However, this plan was thwarted by Lu Chen.
This outcome led to the Yue Family losing trust in front of the king of the Giant Yi Nation. Furthermore, internally, the Yue Family was fragmented as a result, causing public outcry.
Last time in Wind Blinder Archipelago, relying on Jun Bell's strength, Lu Chen had dealt a significant blow to Yue Shaoting and the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards. This created an unresolved grudge. Yet at this moment, Yue Shaoting did not seem eager to kill Lu Chen; instead, her behavior was strange and hard to understand.
"Sister Yue, let's skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point. Are you here to help me because you remember my mercy last time?" Lu Chen said directly.
Yue Shaoting's request for Lu Chen not to focus on her was akin to placing an extremely unstable factor beside him; one could never know when she might stab him in the back. It was dangerous.
"Heh, help you? You're too naive! How you think is your business. Our matters can never be resolved; you go your way, and I'll go mine. For now, let's keep our distance," Yue Shaoting replied slowly.
Lu Chen paused for a moment; it seemed that Yue Shaoting still considered him an enemy, albeit slightly more neutral compared to those who directly sought Treasure.
"So what does Sister Yue plan to do? There are people here who don't welcome you."
Lu Chen was naturally asking what Yue Shaoting intended to do next. As for Princess Zhulan, Yue Shaoting's sudden appearance made her extremely uncomfortable; even a fool could see that.
"You don't need to worry about me. As I said before, you go your way, and I'll go mine. If you think it's fine for me to stay, then I will; if not, I will leave immediately. Also, if you decide to act against me, I will respond in kind."
Yue Shaoting's tone suddenly turned cold at the end. If it came down to a fight, she and the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards together would indeed pose a formidable force.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen fell silent and began to think deeply. From Yue Shaoting's tone, it was clear she did not want to engage with him; after all, the current situation was different. Those coveting Treasure would not care about personal relationships; if they were pushed too hard, they could do anything.
Thus, if she and Lu Chen were to mutually destroy each other, no one would benefit—only others would gain from their downfall.
However, keeping Yue Shaoting close was also extremely dangerous; if not handled properly, it could lead to trouble for him.
If she were forcibly driven away, it would be even more unreasonable. Lu Chen had spared her life before; if he were to take things to the extreme now, it would be better to just kill them all on the Wind Blinder Archipelago.
Lu Chen raised his head and looked at Yue Shaoting, as well as the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards not far away. The eight of them exuded a cold aura, making no movements.
After a moment of consideration, Lu Chen said, "Alright then, Sister Yue can stay in my team and maintain a neutral stance. I can ignore you. But I have one condition: if you want a decisive battle, I, Lu Chen, will be ready at any time. However, if you dare to strike from behind, you should know the consequences."
As he spoke, a strange aura emanated from Lu Chen's Flesh. This aura was peculiar, containing the blood energy of a Qi Master and the power of spells mixed together, which everyone present could feel.
Suddenly, Yue Shaoting's delicate body trembled, and her pretty face changed slightly as she said, "Last time you were just an ordinary Qi Master and Yin God Practitioner. In just a few months, you've become a powerful Spirit-Body Unity practitioner. It's truly incredible!"
Yue Shaoting's mouth slightly opened in surprise as she stared at Lu Chen, still immersed in that heartfelt shock.
Lu Chen was not a top-tier powerhouse; he was just an unknown figure—not a War God or a Yin Immortal—but what he accomplished always left people astonished and unable to imagine.
Lu Chen coldly smiled without saying anything and turned back to his tent.
Yue Shaoting watched Lu Chen's departing figure until he closed the tent flap. Only then did she pull herself out of her shock and return to her usual rosy complexion.
Yue Shaoting called over the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards and made a fire outside the sandy hollow to keep warm. They had left in such haste that they hadn’t prepared any supplies, only realizing how harsh the desert climate was at this moment.
The heat was like that of midsummer, even hotter than summer itself—enough to cook an egg. At night, it became extremely cold, with frost forming on their heads.
This huge temperature difference between day and night would have likely caused ordinary people to fall ill due to their weak constitutions. However, although they were Qi Masters, they were still complaining and feeling extremely uncomfortable.
For Yue Shaoting herself, it was bearable; she had brought this upon herself and shouldered all the hardships accordingly.
But for the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards who followed her out here for no reason and suffered alongside her in this heat and cold, Yue Shaoting felt guilty despite not voicing it.
Initially leaving Giant Barbarian Island with hopes for everything to go smoothly, she now realized she had truly made mistakes. She had endured quite a bit of hardship and faced opposition from her family; returning home would lead to her expulsion.
Even more mistakenly, she had rashly led the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards deep into the desert, resulting in their current predicament.
But as of now, there are no other options left. It was all due to a moment of impulse, and now wanting to turn back is simply impossible. So I can only rely on Lu Chen; as long as he doesn't lead the team to ruin, that would be the best outcome. Otherwise, the Yue Family on Giant Barbarian Island will suffer a terrible reputation.
Yue Shaoting sat down in front of the campfire, feeling a slight chill. She rubbed her hands together, trying to warm herself up.
The flickering firelight illuminated her face, casting it in a bright red hue. Her brows occasionally furrowed; at this moment, who could tell the inner turmoil of this proud child?
Not long after, while Yue Shaoting was feeling the cold of the desert and her thoughts were tangled, a figure approached from the nearby tent.
The person was about the same height as Lu Chen, dressed in blue cloth, walking lightly with his head down, appearing quite elderly; it was Old Mu.
"Hmm? What?" Yue Shaoting's mouth slightly opened in surprise as she looked at the newcomer, hardly believing her eyes.
She recognized Old Mu; he was Lu Chen's family servant and usually didn't talk much. Moreover, he seemed to only listen to Lu Chen, giving off an eerie vibe.
Yue Shaoting could tell that Old Mu was also a Qi Master. The aura emanating from him was not weaker than any of the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards. Young as he was, his future was limitless; he could be considered a martial arts expert.
"This is what my master instructed me to bring you; he said not to thank him," Old Mu said as he placed a canvas and a bundle of supports aside.
"Hmph, what a joke! Why should I thank him? Take your things away; we don't want them!"
Yue Shaoting had been in a good mood, but hearing Old Mu say this, she realized it was likely something Lu Chen had taught him. In an instant, she felt furious and somewhat frantic.
"My master told me to leave it here but didn't ask me to take it back. Sister Yue, the nights in the desert are too cold; you should pay attention to keeping warm. I'm leaving."
"You really are a reflection of your master," Yue Shaoting remarked angrily, feeling mocked yet unable to muster any real anger.
Old Mu said little and ignored her. He set down his things and quietly walked away.
Soon, Old Mu's figure disappeared, leaving behind a pile of canvas and supports. These items could be used to make a tent; once set up, they would form a simple shelter. If they started a fire inside, it would be incredibly warm.
After Old Mu left for quite some time, Yue Shaoting glanced at the nearby Shark-Slaying Eight Guards and then gave orders for them to set up the tent. It was better to seek refuge from the cold than to stay out in the open and be battered by the chilling wind.
Shark-Slaying Eight Guards moved quickly, and soon two tents were set up, with a campfire lit inside.
Yue Shaoting looked at the two tents, unsure if Lu Chen had done this intentionally. He had actually prepared two tents, one for the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards and one for her. It was quite considerate.
Yue Shaoting lifted the curtain and entered the tent, sitting down in front of the campfire and starting to daydream. At this point, it was already warm inside, much better than sitting outside in the cold wind earlier.
Meanwhile, Lu Chen sat in his own tent, cross-legged on a wool blanket, with his eyes open.
The two tents happened to have one extra; the other was freed up because Guide had been taken away by a wild wolf, so it was simply given to Yue Shaoting.
The surroundings gradually quieted down, and Lu Chen adjusted his breathing, beginning to meditate.
Another peaceful night passed, and as dawn broke, everyone woke from their sleep and began preparing to set off.
The ten Camel Drivers were unloading supplies. Princess Zhulan had a very displeased expression. She had known last night that Lu Chen did not drive away Yue Shaoting, but instead kept her around like a barrel of gunpowder, which made her extremely angry.
The team set off again, but this time there was truly an extra tail—Yue Shaoting and her group of nine.
Throughout the entire morning, Princess Zhulan maintained a stern face and did not speak a word to Lu Chen, making her mood quite clear.
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