Chapter 113: Use It or Lose It

Elder Luo spoke coldly, “If the Crown Prince finds Luo Xia, that would be ideal. But don’t forget, Luo Xia belongs to the Luo family.”

The Luo Yi sisters could not remain calm.

Yet, faced with the formidable Elder Luo, the two sisters dared not utter another word.

“You two should stop bullying Luo Xia from now on. Remember this well: as long as the Prince of the Commandery does not come to break the engagement, she is the Princess of the Commandery. Offending her is equivalent to offending the prince himself. Consider well the consequences!”

The Commandery Prince was profoundly shrewd and immensely powerful.

At times, Elder Luo hesitated, unsure whether to support the Crown Prince or the Commandery Prince.

Though the sisters felt countless grievances and resistance, under Elder Luo’s imposing presence, they could only bow their heads in submission. Deep down, they longed to cry out, “The Commandery Prince belongs to us!”

After patrolling the cave for a while, Elder Luo finally left with the Luo Yi sisters.

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“Can’t find them?”

“No sign of their aura?”

“How could there be none? They surely haven’t gone far. Search harder!”

The Crown Prince was furious, his rage flaring like wildfire. Just moments ago, Qi Zifan claimed they would catch up, yet now the trail seemed lost.

“I refuse to believe they can hide their aura for long!” he snapped in frustration.

At this very moment, how he wished to see Luo Xia and claim those treasures to present before the Emperor!

Qi Zifan and several shadow guards felt an immense pressure bearing down on them; serving under such conditions was stifling, but they had no choice.

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The Crown Prince’s men continued to pursue Luo Xia…

With Pang Xiaoyu siblings clearing the way, the path was remarkably smooth.

Luo Xia and Situ Tengyi pressed on, as the ferocious beasts ahead were all slain by the Pang siblings, allowing them to proceed with ease.

Of course, Situ Tengyi would occasionally emit a trace of aura, purposely to vex those chasing behind.

“Luo Luo, you must be exhausted. Want to rest for a while?” After some time, seeing Luo Xia sweating profusely, Situ Tengyi asked with concern.

This was not the first time he had asked; if she wished to rest, he would gladly accompany her.

Luo Xia pressed her lips and shook her head.

Today was the day the Spirit Fruit blossomed; she wanted to reach the edge of the beast forest as soon as possible.

Situ Tengyi sighed, “Fool, with me here, you’ll get that Spirit Fruit. No need to push yourself so hard.”

Looking at his confident demeanor, one might think the Spirit Fruit was easy to obtain. If that were so, countless powerful forces wouldn’t be searching for it.

Her heart suddenly felt steadied, as if swallowing a calming pill.

If even someone as formidable as Wu Ying believed it, she should trust him.

Still, she was anxious.

Wiping the sweat from her brow, she said, “Let’s keep going a bit longer. We’ll rest once I can’t walk anymore.”

Situ Tengyi nodded.

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He truly had no way to deal with this stubborn girl.

At that moment, the voice transmission talisman lit up.

It was Pang Xiaoyu sending a message.

Situ Tengyi answered calmly.

“Something wrong?” His voice was cool and detached.

“Wu Ying, ahead are two powerful level-nine beasts. I’m afraid even you and I together can’t defeat them. What do you suggest we do?”

Situ Tengyi frowned lightly.

How many such trials remained before the end?

“Don’t worry. You all hide. I’ll lead them away and let them drain their blood.”

He ended the transmission with calm resolve.

Were they not backed by Elder Luo’s forces?

They might as well let them pass as a test. After all, free manpower should not go to waste!

“What’s wrong?” Luo Xia asked with concern.

Situ Tengyi smiled, placing his hands gently on her shoulders. “Luo Luo, it’s time for you to rest. There are powerful beasts ahead. I’ll go lure the Crown Prince’s men as a test to observe how to win.”