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Yun Tianmo managed to comfort Ouyang Zixin without using any deceptive methods, while Baike was busy throwing shade at Yun Tianying, which even made Zhao Feiyu, who was nearby, feel uncomfortable. However, she didn't want to say much since it wasn't her business; it was better for her to just stay cool on the side.
"Hey, you guys are back."
Zhao Feiyu noticed that Ouyang Zixin had been forcibly pulled away by Yun Tianmo earlier, but now that they returned, although there were no intimate gestures between them, their expressions and demeanor suggested that they had reconciled and mended their relationship.
Ouyang Zixin had been focused on how to deal with Baike earlier and hadn't paid much attention to Zhao Feiyu. Now, seeing Baike half-hidden behind Yun Tianying, she couldn't be bothered to look at her and instead turned her concern toward Zhao Feiyu.
"I didn't see you outside. How did you get in?" Zhao Feiyu's outfit already hinted at the situation; she was disguised. Ouyang Zixin's question also served to gloss over the fact that Zhao Feiyu had been eavesdropping earlier.
Zhao Feiyu understood Ouyang Zixin's implication and realized that since they were both from Exiled Nation, she wouldn't be put in a difficult position. After a moment of understanding, she replied, "I have my own clever plans. But what about you? You've been in here for so long; why did it take you so long to come?"
Indeed, in Zhao Feiyu's eyes, there seemed to be only one way to navigate the Millennium Ruins. The people who appeared in Beautiful Scenery Without Form should have shown up in the order they entered the Millennium Ruins. However, Ouyang Zixin was the first to enter; how could she have ended up lagging behind? It took her quite a bit of effort not only to find her brother but also to locate Ouyang Zixin.
While Ouyang Zixin and Zhao Feiyu were talking, Yun Tianmo took a few steps toward Yun Tianying. He glanced at Baike with displeasure but kept his expression neutral; he needed to clarify Yun Tianying's plans first.
"What are you going to do?"
"She has been to Lake Center."
Yun Tianmo communicated with Yun Tianying telepathically and was somewhat surprised by this revelation. The Lake Center in Beautiful Scenery Without Form wasn't accessible to just anyone; he hadn't expected Baike to have such capabilities.
"Did she obtain anything?"
Yun Tianying shook his head with a faint smile. If she had obtained something, why would he have gotten hurt trying to save her?
"Cough cough..."
"Tian Ying, how are you?" As soon as Baike heard Yun Tianying cough, she hurriedly asked with concern while gently patting his back to help him breathe easier.
Yun Tianying finally managed to stop coughing and waved his hand at her, indicating that he was fine.
"Three transformations. Wuxiang will definitely appear."
"Can she do it?"
"My judgment is not that poor."
Yun Tianying had assessed Baike's value multiple times from start to finish. He believed in his judgment that the potential benefits from her would outweigh what he had invested. After a brief exchange with Yun Tianmo, Yun Tianying decided not to waste any more energy and let Baike support him to sit down and rest, while waiting for the third transformation of Beautiful Scenery Without Form to occur.
"Yun Tianmo, Zhao Feiyu said that the scenery here has already changed twice. What's going on?"
Seeing that Yun Tianmo had separated from Yun Tianying, Ouyang Zixin hurriedly waved at him and relayed Zhao Feiyu's words. Although Baike had been accompanying Yun Tianying, she didn't seem to be pretending; however, Ouyang Zixin couldn't shake off her dislike for Baike and hoped that Yun Tianmo would distance himself from her.
Zhao Feiyu felt a bit intimidated as she approached Yun Tianmo in silence, having nearly died at his hands twice before. She began to consider whether she should slightly betray Baike for her own safety by reporting any bad things Baike had said about them, hoping it might make him less... ruthless towards her.
Beautiful Scenery Without Form changes periodically, which is not a secret among those in the know. However, since the informed individuals are few, Zhao Feiyu thought she had grasped some crucial information and decided to share it as a favor to Ouyang Zixin. Unfortunately, Zhao Feiyu's calculations were clearly off because one of the two informed individuals was Yun Tianmo, and if he knew something, it meant Ouyang Zixin also knew.
Yun Tianmo raised an eyebrow at Zhao Feiyu but did not dismiss her words outright. Instead, he responded with a firm "mm," leaving it unclear whether he acknowledged her statement or simply confirmed what she said.
Since entering the Millennium Ruins, Ouyang Zixin had experienced smooth sailing; aside from witnessing Yun Tianmo subdue the shield once and capturing the Mirror Guardian and Small Stone Box once herself, she hadn't seen anything particularly novel. Now hearing that the scenery changes periodically and even the terrain and space seem to shift made her curious.
"How much longer?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, this place changes every half day." Zhao Feiyu calculated in her mind; although there was no visible day-night cycle here, she could still sense approximate time.
"Get to the point!" Ouyang Zixin rolled her eyes. She had only been in this Beautiful Scenery Without Form for an hour; how would she know how long it had been since the last change?
Zhao Feiyu cleared her throat and realized she had indeed stated something unnecessary. "In less than an incense stick's time, there should be a third transformation."
Ouyang Zixin nodded upon hearing this; it wouldn't be long now. She was about to pull Yun Tianmo aside to rest when she suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to ask, "How do you know it's the third transformation? Perhaps it changed before you arrived? Or maybe it has been changing continuously for hundreds of years?"
Zhao Feiyu was taken aback; how had she never thought of it this way before?
Seeing Zhao Feiyu's dazed expression, Ouyang Zixin realized she couldn't answer her question. With a huff, she grabbed Yun Tianmo and walked away, muttering, "People are always like this, calculating everything based on themselves."
A seemingly casual remark made Yun Tianmo feel as if she had grasped an important point.
The transformation of the Beautiful Scenery Without Form is said to begin only after it is triggered, but who knows if it undergoes changes even when no one is aware of it? Perhaps those changes simply go unseen.
If that is the case, then the rumors related to the Beautiful Scenery Without Form might need to be reanalyzed and studied to determine how much truth there is and how much information is actually useful...
"Hey, what are you thinking about? I'm talking to you!" Ouyang Zixin pouted at Yun Tianmo, who seemed lost in thought and didn't respond even after several calls.
If the rumors are not trustworthy, then staying here is either an opportunity or a danger, right?
"Yun Tianmo! Are you even listening?"
"Hmm?"
"Hmm what? Hmph! Do you think I can't do it without your help? Let me tell you, the Earth keeps spinning just fine without you!" Ouyang Zixin huffed as she slammed the Small Stone Box down on the ground. This person was really annoying; when she was trying to cheer her up earlier, she was all serious, but now when talking to her, she seemed completely distracted. It was infuriating!
(To be continued.)
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