Tang Shuo's gaze lingered on her face for a moment.
He saw the struggle in her eyes, the pain within them, but in the end, it all became resolute determination.
He hesitated no longer.
With utmost care, as though handling an invaluable treasure, he gently placed Zhu Zhuqing, who lay in his arms, into Qian Renxue's hands.
When Qian Renxue held Zhu Zhuqing's cold, weightless body, her heart sank with it.
"She cannot die."
Tang Shuo looked at Qian Renxue and spoke in a tone that was nearly an order.
"I don't care what method you use. Keep her alive."
"Wait for me to return."
Meeting his gaze, Qian Renxue nodded heavily.
"Alright."
Just one word.
Yet it carried the weight of Mount Tai.
Having received her promise, Tang Shuo gave her one final, deep look before resolutely turning around.
He did not look at Bibi Dong again.
Nor did he waste another word.
He simply strode toward Dugu Bo.
"Old monster, can you still move?"
Dugu Bo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned, revealing teeth tinged faintly green by poison.
"What a joke. This old man... cough, cough... is perfectly fine!"
"Good."
Tang Shuo nodded.
"Let's go."
Before his words had even faded, he grabbed Dugu Bo by the shoulder. His body flashed, turning into a bolt of black lightning as he shot out of Spirit City!
His speed was several times faster than before!
"Trying to run?!"
Bibi Dong came to her senses and shouted furiously, about to give chase.
But at that moment.
Qian Renxue, cradling Zhu Zhuqing, moved.
Golden light burst from her body as the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul Avatar appeared once more. Its immense holy aura formed a golden barrier directly in Bibi Dong's path.
"Get out of my