He sat down beside the cave wall and stared wearily at the ceiling.
Mo Wu had actually woken some time ago. Hearing what Ling Yu said left him feeling utterly crushed.
In an instant, scenes from his past flashed before his eyes like the memories of a dying man.
The cave remained silent for a long time before Mo Wu finally came back to himself.
At last, he sighed softly and asked, "Ling Yu, is there really nothing you can do?"
The sudden sound startled the others out of their misery, and they quickly turned toward him.
You Sheng's throat felt dry. He could barely get the words out. "Mo Wu, when did you wake up?"
Mo Wu gave a faint smile. "A little while ago. I was awake when you two were arguing."
"I'm sorry, Mo Wu," Ling Yu said quietly.
"This isn't your fault. Just tell me— is there really no way?"
Mo Wu spoke with remarkable calm, as though he had already seen through everything.
Ling Yu's gaze wavered. He could not bring himself to meet Mo Wu's eyes.
Hearing Mo Wu's question and seeing Ling Yu's reaction, You Sheng seemed to understand at once.
He stared at Ling Yu in disbelief. "If there is a way, why didn't you say so? What are you thinking?"
Ling Yu kept his head down and said nothing, lost in deep thought.
You Sheng was about to speak again, but Mo Wu stopped him. "You Sheng, enough."
You Sheng looked baffled. "Mo Wu, why won't you let me say it? If there's a way, why not try it?"
Chapter 713: A Desperate Gamble
Seeing You Sheng on the verge of breaking down, Mo Wu could not bear it. His voice was much calmer than before.
"You Sheng, if Ling Yu