Death God had heard Old Liao's dying words loud and clear.
He had arrived at the same guess as Zhao Xun.
So, after hearing Zhao Xun's proposal, Death God agreed without much hesitation.
The two then found a suitable place to land.
Zhao Xun notified Ice to come over.
As it happened, Ice was still struggling with insomnia. The moment she saw the message, she rushed to Death God's side.
She glanced at the Liao Family's old estate, still burning in the distance, and surprise flickered in her eyes.
But she quickly composed herself, turned to Zhao Xun, and asked, "Didn't you tell me to come tomorrow morning? Why the sudden change of plans?"
"He finished his business quickly," Zhao Xun said with a smile, pointing at Death God. "So our cooperation moved ahead a little faster, too."
"What do you want to cooperate on?" Ice asked again. Before Zhao Xun could answer, she added, "Let me make this clear first: I won't necessarily accept your proposal."
"I think you will." Zhao Xun smiled warmly. "You probably don't want to spend what little life you have left risking it for the Endless Train. If there's a chance to escape its control, I doubt you'll turn it down."
Ice's brows shifted slightly. "You found a way to escape its control?"
"It's only a guess, but I'm fairly sure it's right." Zhao Xun recounted Old Liao's words, along with his and Death God's deductions.
After hearing him out, Ice's first reaction was to look wary.
She wasn't wary of Zhao Xun or Death God, but of their surroundings.
Uneasy, she asked, "You're just saying all this out loud? Aren't you worried whoever's behind the Endless Train will hear?"
Zhao Xun had clearly already considered this. Without hesitation, he answered, "From what I