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Meanwhile, the real Gu Sheng was carrying Xie Qingxuan as he sped through the mountain forest.

Fine beads of sweat covered his forehead. The Nine Grotto-Heavens within him spun madly, and every step he took left deep cracks in the ground.

"Gu... Gu, Young Master."

Xie Qingxuan spoke weakly, her pale face filled with guilt.

"Put me down. I'll only hold you back."

Gu Sheng frowned tightly and said nothing, only pulling her closer in his arms.

"Really."

Xie Qingxuan struggled to raise her head, tears welling in her eyes.

"Your clone technique can't fool Realm experts for long. Put me down, and you'll have a chance."

"Shut up!"

Gu Sheng barked, though his voice was surprisingly gentle.

"When I, Gu Sheng, do something, I never quit halfway."

Tears shimmered in Xie Qingxuan's eyes as she tremblingly took a Jade Box from her robes.

"This is... the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb. If you get a chance to escape... please deliver it to the Xie Family."

Without slowing, Gu Sheng lowered his gaze to the exquisite Jade Box, a warmth unlike any he had ever known rising in his heart.

In this Cultivation World where the strong devoured the weak, there was actually someone willing to sacrifice herself for another.

"Silly girl."

He let out a soft sigh.

"Since I brought you out, I'll make sure to get you home safely."

Xie Qingxuan was about to say something when her expression suddenly changed.

"They've caught up!"

Gu Sheng swept the area with his divine sense and indeed sensed several powerful auras rapidly closing in.

The two auras at the front were especially terrifying. They were none other than the two Realm elders of the Divine Blood Sect!

"Close your eyes."

Gu Sheng suddenly said.

"What?"

Xie Qingxuan froze.

"Trust me. Close