Within Fuyun Estate, Lin Bai stood by the lake, gazing at the fish swimming merrily through the water. His face was gloomy, as though a layer of darkness had settled over him and refused to disperse.
Liu Jiangxue had brought Liu An'an out for some fresh air. The sisters had originally been strolling leisurely along the tree-lined path, but when Liu An'an spotted Lin Bai from afar, she hid behind Liu Jiangxue in terror. Liu Jiangxue looked into the distance and saw Lin Bai wearing a deeply troubled expression.
"An An, go back first."
After sending An An back, Liu Jiangxue walked toward Lin Bai. Standing behind him, she said with a smile, "Sir, ever since you moved into Fuyun Estate, you've seemed rather restless. Is something troubling you?"
Lin Bai noticed Liu Jiangxue's arrival and drew a deep breath. "I'm worried about Arid Dragon City's current situation. If Arid Dragon City can't withstand the Demon Race's fierce assault, then we're inside the city. Once the Demon Race enters, we'll inevitably be dragged into it."
"It's like these fish in the water. This pool may look spacious, but it's still only this big. If someone throws a stone into the water, all the fish will surely panic and dive downward. If that stone is large enough to fill the pool, then no matter how strong the fish are, they'll still be doomed to die!"
"Ah, I hope Arid Dragon City can hold out for this month. Once the experts from the Eternal Devil Sect arrive, everything will be settled, and I'll finally be able to breathe easy."
Liu Jiangxue said, "That day, when Sir called out from atop the city wall, the martial artists of Arid Dragon City responded one after another. Now, under the arrangements of the Three Great