Wu Qian nodded without quite understanding, then turned to the several Incense standing proudly atop the boulders, looking back and forth as though searching for something.
She did not seem to see what she was looking for and let out a slight sigh of relief.
However, she noticed that, apart from Su Mo, the Heavenly Prodigies of the other factions all had people from their own sects protecting them to some extent. Only her young master seemed to be alone.
A trace of worry inevitably flashed through Wu Qian's eyes. She turned toward Su Mo, wanting to speak but hesitating...
Su Mo smiled and shook his head, saying calmly, "Don't panic. If we can fight, we fight. If we can't, we run."
"Now we just wait for nightfall. We'll act as the situation demands."
Watching the smile in Su Mo's eyes, Wu Qian gradually calmed down.
Turning toward the Ji Clan in the distance, Wu Qian could not help asking, "Young master, aren't you going to greet the Ji Clan?"
Su Mo's eyes flashed at her words. He turned toward the boulder where the Ji Clan stood, looked at the Mysterious Elder behind Ji Yue who had only just joined them for this entry into the Forbidden Land, and slowly shook his head.
This elder was not Ji Yue's protector, and there was an aura about him that made Su Mo extremely uncomfortable.
"Remember what I said. You must be wary of the Ji Clan," Su Mo said slowly.
Wu Qian's eyes froze. Looking at the solemn Su Mo, she slowly nodded. "This servant understands."
She did not understand why Su Mo had suddenly become so cautious about the Ji Clan, but from his words, she realized that he seemed to know something she did not.
And the Ji Clan