They were all stunned when they heard this, clearly not quite understanding why this person had just left. However, they could also understand Yuan Shui's actions. Shangguan Xi was stunned for a while before saying, "He's gone... It's good that he's gone. Actually, this place is quite dangerous. Yuan Shui is still young. I would be heartbroken if something happened to him. It's good that he's gone. Now, everyone, let's split up and look for Fu Ziyi, just in case something really happened to him."
Inside the space, Yuan Shui lay sprawled on a chair like a king, with Bai Ze serving him fruit. As the spirit of an ancient artifact, he had lived for so many years and seen all sorts of people. He was used to a comfortable life, yet he had the audacity to agree to Xu Yuehuai's request to go out and endure such hardship. Not only did he have to help those not-so-bright humans, but he was also slandered—it was utterly outrageous! The more Yuan Shui thought about it, the angrier he became. "Me, a dignified ancient artifact spirit, actually getting angry at the words of these brats? What a spineless coward!"
Bai Ze watched from the side without saying a word. Seeing Yuan Shui get angry and even curse herself, she sighed. She had expected these things. Humans are all treacherous and wicked. Even if you really help them, they will have a thousand ways to slander you behind your back. She had experienced these things once, and naturally did not want to experience them a second time.
Bai Ze placed the peeled grapes next to Yuan Shui and said, "Lord Yuan Shui, don't be angry. This is just how humans are. You've been asleep for many years, so you probably forgot how you interacted with humans. After you woke up, you spent most of your time in the space with your master, so it's normal that you don't know how treacherous people are outside. Now you've experienced it firsthand, which is a good way to stop the damage and see their true colors."
Yuan Shui didn't respond, but she was very pleased that Bai Ze had peeled fruit for her to please her.
Xu Yuehuai naturally knew that Yuan Shui had secretly returned to the space. She guessed that he found the outside world boring and went back on his own. Coincidentally, she also realized that her decision to let Yuan Shui join the team on her own initiative was a little inappropriate. Now that she had let him go back, the root of the problem was solved. What else was there to worry about?
Shangguan Xi muttered these words to himself, and for a moment the others didn't know what to say, so they all remained silent. Just as they were thinking of going out to find Fu Ziyi, he returned on his own. When he came back and saw that everyone's expressions were strange, he frowned and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? I just went out for a walk to clear my head. Is there something wrong with that?"
Shangguan Xi said resentfully, "No problem, it's my junior brother's leg. Where you want to go is none of our business. It's just that you didn't even say goodbye before leaving, which made us worry for no reason."
After saying this, Shangguan Xi returned to her sleeping place alone. In the wooden house, she lay on the straw bed, feeling restless.
Fu Ziyi was even more confused. He had simply felt stuffy here and went for a walk, and when he came back, she was so angry. However, when he looked at the others, no one was willing to talk to him or explain the reason. Fortunately, Baili Xiuwen, who was standing nearby, didn't seem to mind and said, "Yuan Shui left, and she's upset. Yuan Shui is handsome, and she liked him more. She just can't accept it."
Fu Ziyi was stunned. He hadn't really intended to let Yuan Shui leave. At most, he would just say a few words to make him behave and not do or think anything unnecessary. He could never bring himself to actually leave. "Why leave?"
Xuan Chi said, "Alright, this matter is over, so there's no need to ask any more questions. Senior Brother Fu Ziyi, you should get some rest. There's a tough battle to fight tomorrow, and if you don't conserve your energy and get some rest, you probably won't feel too good."
After Xuan Chi finished speaking, he went back to the wooden house and lay down. The others also glanced at Fu Ziyi and went back into the house. In an instant, there were three people by the fire. Baili Xiuwen looked back and forth between the two people, but in the end, he decided that it was better for him to give way and turned to leave.
Only Xu Yuehuai and Fu Ziyi remained. Xu Yuehuai hadn't specifically waited for him there; she had simply stated from the beginning that she would be keeping watch that night. Fu Ziyi walked to Xu Yuehuai's side and asked earnestly, "I didn't do this. I didn't let him leave; I just couldn't stand him. You know, I always speak my mind..."
“You don’t need to say these things to me. I don’t care what you’ve always been like. This is between you and him, it has nothing to do with me. Even if you’re going to explain, it shouldn’t be to me.” After saying this, Xu Yuehuai glanced at Fu Ziyi and continued to stare at the fire in front of her.
Fu Ziyi's lips moved, but in the end he just nodded and returned to the wooden house. Xu Yuehuai had already said that, so if he said anything more, it would seem like he was lowering himself. Besides, he hadn't done this in the first place. He couldn't stand it after just a few words and wanted to leave. Who could he blame?
Everyone had fallen asleep. Xu Yuehuai used her divine sense to enter the space and looked at Yuan Shui lying on the chair. "You're just leaving like this? Don't you want to play outside anymore?"
Yuan Shui was enjoying her life comfortably when she heard the voice. She opened her eyes and was not surprised to see that it was Xu Yuehuai. "Why aren't you staying outside? What are you doing here? Do you also think that life outside is too hard and want to run away like me?"
Xu Yuehuai opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything for a moment. Yuan Shui spoke first, and the meaning was clear enough. She lowered her eyes and said, "I was wrong to do this. I'll buy you some herbs to make up for it after we get out."
Yuan Shui accepted Xu Yuehuai's apology without any qualms.
Xu Yuehuai opened her eyes and came out of the space. Seeing that the fire in front of her was burning less, she added some firewood to it. The fire gradually grew and illuminated her face.
The autumn wind was unusually cold, but fortunately, there was a blazing fire to keep Xu Yuehuai company, so she wasn't too cold at night.
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The next morning, Xu Yuehuai stood on a field ridge, a spot from which she could easily observe what was happening in the village. She looked somewhat tired. Shangguan Xi got up early and saw Xu Yuehuai still standing outside. She couldn't help but worry, "Senior Sister, you didn't guard the place all night, did you? There aren't that many wolves and tigers here, and it seems the spirit beasts on the mountain won't come down. Why did you have to put yourself through this?"
With a worried look on his face, Shangguan Xi pulled Xu Yuehuai back into the house, wanting her to rest for a while, but Xu Yuehuai refused, "It's already broad daylight, and they should be up soon. Once everyone is up, we'll go into the village together, gather some information, and then go up the mountain."
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