Xiao Bai couldn't help but glance at Xiao Qing a few more times, wondering if she and Brother Zu had some secret I didn't know. Oh dear, when did I fall behind?

Yu Yanluo had no time for jealousy or rivalry; instead, she was more worried about her lover's safety: "Azu, are you really sure?"

Zuan thought of the ominous sign of certain death he had seen before, and a shadow of gloom settled over him: "Don't worry, I'm very strong now, there won't be any problems."

Because of the various unknown dangers, he could not allow Yu Yanluo in this state to take risks with him.

"Alright, I won't hold you back. I'll return to Tieyuan City as soon as possible and organize people to support you." Yu Yanluo was a mature woman. She was rational enough to understand that in her current situation, the other party would have to spend energy taking care of her.

Zuan appreciated this about her as well, and held her tightly in his arms.

"Take care!" Yu Yanluo looked worried; she had just heard a hint of uncertainty in her lover's tone, something she had never heard before.

"You all be careful too." After giving these instructions, Zu'an lightly touched the ground with his toes and flew into the sky.

Yu Yanluo stood in the wind and snow, gazing absently at his departing figure, unwilling to leave for a long time.

Xiao Bai was puzzled: "Clan leader, if you're so reluctant to part with him, why don't you go with Brother Zu?"

Yu Yanluo smiled slightly: "You're still young, you'll understand later. Let's go back quickly, and hopefully we can reach the exit safely."

Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing felt a chill run down their spines; if they encountered those demons again, it would truly be dangerous.

"Don't worry, Brother Zu gave us a lot of protective talismans and several array plates. Clan Chief, Brother Zu is so good to you," Xiao Qing said with emotion.

"I think you could explain what that reward is all about," Yu Yanluo said, looking at her with a half-smile.

"Yes, what secret do you and Brother Zu have?" Xiaobai looked at his sister with suspicion.

"Oh, I was just kidding." Xiaoqing's face turned slightly red, but it really was funny, like eating a lollipop.

"Hmph, you're obviously hiding something from me, hurry up and tell me." Xiaobai got annoyed and started pinching her face. The two sisters quickly started playing around.

Seeing the two laughing and joking, Yu Yanluo smiled warmly.

A gust of howling wind blew in, and she instinctively pulled her cloak tighter around herself. She was most afraid of the cold, and this icy, snowy environment made her extremely uncomfortable. Gazing at the blurred path ahead, obscured by the wind and snow, she thought, "I hope I can reach the exit safely..."

Just as they feared, after walking for about an hour, the three of them suddenly stopped in alarm.

Dark figures appeared amidst the wind and snow, quickly surrounding the three of them.

Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing's expressions changed, and they hurriedly took out the array plates and talismans given to them by Zu An to prepare for battle.

At this moment, Yu Yanluo pressed down on their hands: "It's pointless."

The two sisters looked at her in confusion. Yu Yanluo sighed, "It might be useful against small-scale demons, but against the Second Prince's battle-hardened troops, all our efforts will be in vain."

Just then, a hearty laugh rang out: "As expected of Queen Medusa, her demeanor is truly admirable."

Soon, a young man dressed in golden armor rode out on a strange beast. He looked somewhat similar to the old demon king, but his features were younger and he appeared spirited.

"Second Prince!" Xiaobai and Xiaoqing immediately recognized him. After all, as the most famous prince, there were very few people in the entire demon race who did not know him.

The second prince's eyes lit up. Are all the snake clan girls this beautiful?

However, Queen Medusa in the middle is still the most beautiful, truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

Yu Yanluo's expression turned slightly cold: "We all mobilized to save you, so many of us died, and yet you're here perfectly fine."

"So many people died?" The Second Prince's smile vanished. "And how many of my men and I have died over the years fighting against demons?"

"This endless attrition has driven everyone to despair, because everyone knows that the reason for this is that I failed in the battle for the throne in the royal court, and those important figures in the royal court, because my army is strong enough, cannot kill me openly, so they can only use this method to wear me down."

He paused, his expression turning cold: "In other words, unless we bleed to death, we will never be able to escape this fate."

Upon hearing his words, his soldiers all showed expressions of indignation, clearly unable to bear this hopeless fate.

“You were guilty to begin with. The royal court spared your lives for the sake of the greater good, giving you a chance to atone for your sins. But instead of gratitude, it has only provoked your resentment and rebellion,” Yu Yanluo rebuked angrily. “Moreover, the royal court is not completely indifferent to your lives. It provides you with the best logistical support and frequently replenishes your troops. It is not trying to drain you of your last drop of blood!”

“Everyone has their own opinion, and arguing about this now is pointless.” The Second Prince clearly didn’t want to debate this issue with her. “Queen Medusa, do you want to fight or surrender?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing nervously stared at the surrounding army and whispered to Yu Yanluo, "Clan leader, we have some secret techniques to cover your escape later. You must not look back and try your best to escape!"

Thinking of their promise to Brother Zu, and the natural mission of protecting the clan leader, a resolute look flashed in the eyes of both women.

Yu Yanluo shook her head: "Enough people have sacrificed themselves along the way. I can't let you do something meaningless. We surrender."

She knew the two sisters were planning to risk their lives to protect her, but how could she agree to that?

The key point is that she knows very well that in front of a famous general like the Second Prince who leads an army, unless she is still in her prime, she might have a tiny bit of hope. Now, no matter what price she pays, she cannot escape.

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