Chu Xingchen stood where he was and shook his head gently.
"Go search the surrounding area at once. If Xu Linglong still has any spies here, make sure you clear them all out. Don't let Xu Linglong learn my true condition."
"Having Senior Huang here with me will be enough."
Yunxiao looked hesitant and did not immediately agree.
Forcing himself to hold on, Chu Xingchen waved a hand. "Senior Huang is here. Even if something really does go wrong, that's my choice and has nothing to do with you. Right or wrong, it's all on me. Xu Linglong absolutely must not learn the specifics of my condition."
Hearing this, Yunxiao exchanged a glance with the Tribulation Transcendence cultivator from Firmament Rhyme Hall. Then both unleashed their divine sense, sweeping the surroundings. They also activated their tokens, and many elite disciples of Firmament Rhyme Hall began joining the search.
They launched an all-out pursuit of the many enemies Winter Melon had previously let go, making sure they would rather kill the wrong person than let anyone escape.
Watching Chu Xingchen's expression, which seemed both feigned and genuine, Xu Jin knew it was very likely an act, but he was still rather worried and asked through a voice transmission:
"Are you really all right?"
Clutching his chest, Chu Xingchen raised his eyes and rolled them at Xu Jin.
Only upon seeing that eye roll did Xu Jin set his mind at ease.
Chu Xingchen took two deep breaths, slowly steadied himself, and started walking toward Winter Melon and the two Heavenly Derivation Sect disciples.
"Sorry for the trouble, both of you. I'll ask Sect Leader Lü to recognize your contributions when I return." Chu Xingchen cupped his hands slightly. "Thank you both for your efforts. I'll handle things here from now on.