Zhen Jin nodded. "I understand everything you wanted to say. Thank you for the reminder."
He slowly walked away from Cang Xu.
Although this time, the old scholar had not offered any effective strategy and was helpless against the scorpion swarm's pursuit, he had still given Zhen Jin much help.
The Young Knight knew that Cang Xu was doing everything he could to remind him that he had to make a decision as quickly as possible.
Because as time passed, the entire team's condition would only worsen, not just physically but mentally as well. If this continued unchecked, the scorpion swarm might not even need to launch a full assault before Zhen Jin's team collapsed on its own.
Zhen Jin spoke with Zi Di again.
"My lord." Zi Di's voice sounded exceedingly weak as she leaned against a Gold Hemp Stone.
Her petite body was still shrouded in her mage robe. By now, the robe had become grimy, with several tears along its hem and back.
Her amethyst-like eyes were far dimmer than before, dull and lacking vitality.
At her own request, she had eaten less than the other members.
To preserve as much body heat as possible, she had put up her hood. In the night wind, the loose strands before her forehead gently fluttered.
Zhen Jin sighed softly within his heart, and a surge of tender affection rose in him.
He reached out and carefully brushed Zi Di's hair aside so it would not cover her eyes.
Zi Di's gaze flickered. "My lord, do you think we can still escape this island?"
Zhen Jin's heart jolted at once. At this moment, Zi Di seemed so fragile.
The Young Knight suddenly realized that if all her abilities and status were cast aside, the Zi Di before him was ultimately