Trees on the Mountain Have Branches

Only when they heard that Yao Wan had returned with Xiao Yan from beyond the Star Realm did the four women exchange glances. At last, this moment had come.

"Everyone's here?"

When Yao Wan carried Xiao Yan back to the main hall of Starfall Pavilion, she found them all gathered there. There was no need to seek them out separately.

"How did it go?"

Xun Er could not help asking.

"Not well..."

Yao Wan shook her head. Even though she had found a way to save him, how could she possibly tell them not to worry?

"I've already spoken with Old Yao. There's a way to save Xiao Yan now. I want to take a chance on it."

"If it succeeds, all will be well. If it fails..."

"You just go. Stop talking so much nonsense."

Xun Er interrupted Yao Wan before she could say the words hovering on her lips. Her eyes met those of the woman she should have despised beyond measure, yet now they seemed to share an unspoken understanding.

Xun Er did not know whether it could be called understanding... but as rivals and love rivals, none of them could deny that they knew one another well.

And in Xun Er's mind, Yao Wan had never been this fragile or sentimental.

"We'll stand guard for you."

That was all Xun Er said, leaving Yao Wan somewhat dazed. They had known each other for so many years and clashed openly and secretly countless times, yet at a time like this, Xun Er was the more decisive one.

Yao Wan shook her head and cast all those stray thoughts aside.

"Alright—"

Time was of the essence. After arranging what the four women were to do next, Yao Wan immediately carried Xiao Yan into a secret chamber deep within