Zuan glanced outside and could already see the sky turning white; it was clearly dawn.
In truth, he knew very well that it would be extremely difficult to get back to Yunzhong County overnight. After encountering the Snow Maiden yesterday, he had already wasted a lot of time, and even without the subsequent healing, he wouldn't have had enough time to get back.
Does this mean I'll really have to wander among the demon race from now on...?
Seeing that he remained silent, Yan Xuehen comforted him, "You don't need to worry too much. Even if you are charged with some crimes this time, I will testify for you later, and I think I can help you clear your name."
Actually, she wasn't very confident either. Although her reputation was not low, the person who wanted to kill Zu'an had a lot of power. Her words might not be effective at the time, but at this moment, she obviously had to comfort him first to avoid putting too much pressure on him.
Zuan chuckled: "If I become a traitor to humanity, and you still speak up for me, aren't you afraid of implicating you too?"
Yan Xuehen said calmly, "Although you saved Yu Yanluo, you did not betray the human race. Moreover, Yu Yanluo is a demon who is friendly to the human race. She has done good deeds and saved countless lives. I speak up for you and have a clear conscience."
Zuan sighed: "I thought you spoke up for me because of our relationship."
Yan Xuehen's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him fiercely: "I just said that we'll pretend nothing happened afterward, and I won't admit it again. This is the last statement. If you say anything more nonsense, don't blame me for turning around and leaving!"
Seeing her serious attitude, Zu'an knew that she couldn't get over that hurdle in her heart for the time being, so he didn't want to provoke her any further: "Alright, alright, I was being presumptuous."
Yan Xuehen was taken aback by his sudden change of attitude and was momentarily stunned.
“I need to get up and get dressed,” Zuan said then.
Yan Xuehen turned around: "If you want to get up, then get up. Why are you talking to me like this? It's like nobody wants to see you."
Even though she said that, the scene of the two of them together just now couldn't help but float into her mind. She was already very familiar with every inch of his skin. Thinking of those scenes, her ears turned a little red.
As Zuan dressed, he said, "This place is a bit strange. These hot springs are clearly full of spiritual energy, which is extremely attractive to humans, demons, and ferocious beasts. Why haven't we seen any trace of any other creatures here for so long?"
Seeing that he was getting down to business, Yan Xuehen also came to his senses: "There are a few possibilities. One is that this place is extremely difficult to approach, and there may be various magic formations or natural barriers. However, it seems that we did not encounter any obstacles on the way here. Another possibility is that this place is a dangerous place, and the creatures in the Great Snow Mountain know how dangerous it is and dare not approach it."
Zuan shook his head: "This place is clearly a rare blessed land, there is no ominous sign at all."
The two of them had just experienced it firsthand; this hot spring was beneficial for both healing injuries and...
It provides extremely noticeable help in improving one's spiritual practice.
Yan Xuehen sighed deeply: "That's the worst-case scenario. This place is the territory of a top expert. Because of his presence, no creature dares to approach. The reason we were able to enter safely is probably because he was away."
Zuan's expression also changed. What kind of concept was the strong people in the Great Snow Mountain? He still vividly remembered the Snow Maiden he had encountered not long ago.
"After so long, will he come back?"
Yan Xuehen was also somewhat worried: "So we should leave here quickly."
As she spoke, she bent down to tidy up her wet clothes on the shore, and immediately recalled the scenes from just now, her heart pounding.
Just as Zu An was about to tease her, he suddenly felt a terrifying pressure emanating from the depths of the cave. The two of them instantly changed their expressions. It turned out that the powerful figure had not temporarily left, but had been deep inside the cave all along.
"Run!" Yan Xuehen was filled with shame and indignation. Did that mean that everything that had just happened between her and Zu An had been seen by others?
However, she didn't have time to dwell on it; her first priority was to leave the area.
But Zu'an didn't move an inch, instead gazing into the depths of the cave: "Wait a minute, why does this feel so familiar..."
Seeing that he was wasting time standing still, wouldn't that mean he had no chance of survival at all?
Yan Xuehen ultimately couldn't bring herself to abandon him and run away alone. She decided to stay and help him face the powerful enemy. After all, her injuries had healed considerably, so she wasn't incapable of fighting, although her legs might be a little inconvenient...
At this moment, Zu'an had already started walking inside. Yan Xuehen was shocked. Was he going to his death?
...
Meanwhile, in Yunzhong County, thousands of miles away, the most powerful officials in the entire Yunzhong City were gathered in the county governor's mansion, making a noisy scene as if they were arguing about something.
One side was implicitly led by Prefect Xu Yu, while the other side, led by the Imperial Envoy, followed Sang Hong's lead. In addition, Pei Shao, the city lord of Yunzhong City, seemed to have formed his own faction.
Neither of them personally participated in the argument; they remained calm and collected. Xu Yu's expression was solemn, while Sang Hong wore a smile.
Both of them glanced from time to time at a huge audio-visual mirror hanging high on the wall. Soon the court assembly in the capital would end, and the next confrontation would be the main event.
Pei You quietly approached Sang Hong and asked, "Lord Sang, is there some good news?"
While sipping his tea, Sang Hong transmitted his voice through his inner energy, saying, "No."
"No adult is laughing so happily?" Pei You was dumbfounded.
“At this point, we certainly can’t afford to lose our momentum and become disorganized,” Sang Hong replied.
Pei You: "..."
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