Although Sheng Zui had agreed to work with Mei Chengyu and the others, the two groups kept clearly to their own sides. It was as if they still hadn't had time to get used to one another, so at first they were all somewhat polite and wary.
That politeness and wariness showed in how they positioned themselves.
Sheng Zui and Mu Mengbai took the front, with Yu Sui and Yan Xiaochuan protected behind them. The four kept a not-too-near, not-too-far distance from Mei Chengyu's group, speaking in low voices now and then.
Mei Chengyu and the others didn't say much.
Su Tong simply asked Sheng Zui, "It's one thing if you don't trust us, but why bring Suisui along and keep guarding against us too?"
Sheng Zui didn't understand at all. "What do you mean, guarding against you? I'm protecting my little sister."
Yu Sui stepped in to smooth things over before they could start arguing.
Instead, Xue Mushi, who stood between the two groups, became the knot that tied them together.
Although he himself wasn't all that willing.
Xue Mushi also wanted to find a chance to talk with Yu Sui, but there was no opening just then. The Grade A Disciples told him, Yu Sui, and Yan Xiaochuan to get some proper rest, then began discussing their route and plans for the next leg.
These senior brothers and sisters took it upon themselves to protect their junior martial siblings, telling them to hang back and watch. They didn't need to lift a finger.
Su Tong already trusted Xue Mushi's divination, so she suggested that everyone follow where it led.
While they were gathered together discussing things, Xue Mushi slowly walked over to Yu Sui. Just as he was about to speak, Yan Xiaochuan came over and pointed toward