Today's second update: Chapter 3654! 2/4!
One thing she had not mentioned was that what intrigued her most about remaining with the Wild Race was the true identity of this Lord of Huang.
She paused slightly, then her tone suddenly sharpened, like an ice pick piercing an illusion:
"However, times have changed!"
"Now that the Lord of Huang lies grievously wounded and dormant, with his return date uncertain, no one knows when he will recover and guide you again!"
Xu Buwan's gaze swept over the quietly pulsing cocoon of light before surveying the empty Star Island around them. "The Wild Race Star Island is currently hollow within, lacking combat strength. If you and I remain here, not only will you be unable to receive the instruction you hoped for, but you will also be passively drawn into all manner of unknown risks in defending this Star Island because of your identity as 'the Lord of Huang's disciple' or 'a member of the Wild Race'!"
Her words were like a hammer of cold reality, striking everyone's hearts again and again.
"This is the truest situation we must face right now!"
Xu Buwan's voice carried an unquestionable decisiveness, and her gaze even met Yue Chan'er's and the others' openly.
"If you do not wish to remain in this dangerous place with an uncertain future, Aunt can take you away right now! Even if we must cross the perilous Law River, Aunt will protect you with everything she has! Besides... the Pig Race Star Island has not gone far. Given my friendship with that pighead, hitching a ride on a 'passing ship' would hardly be difficult."
She laid every option bare before Xu Caiyi, her tone calm to the point of indifference.
"Yi Yi, what do you think?"
Xu Caiyi was shaken