"Why is that?" Zuo Xiaonian asked.
"If the Dragon Vein is gone, or has simply already been put to use by the enemy, Phoenix City will be the place of your death! Especially after the Phoenix Vein Soul Impact, this place will become a perpetual death trap for you. Whenever you appear in Phoenix City, you will perish on the spot!"
Mu Yanyan, Zuo Xiaonian, and Zuo Xiaoduo's expressions all changed at once, turning exceedingly grim.
Zuo Xiaonian said firmly, "Even if there is no Dragon Vein, I won't leave. I swear to live and die with my family."
He Yuanyue's eyes flickered, and she cast an imperceptible glance at Mu Yanyan.
Mu Yanyan gave an almost imperceptible nod.
"The downpour has just fallen, and Heaven has only just cleared. Judging by the timing of the heavens, the Azure Dragon is still gestating. There is still a little time before it soars."
He Yuanyue beckoned. "Zuo Xiaoduo, come here."
Zuo Xiaoduo obediently stood beside He Yuanyue's wheelchair, using his body to shield her from the cool wind.
"Don't stand on that side, and certainly don't block my breeze."
He Yuanyue frowned and said, "Stand over here, facing into the wind, and look carefully."
"Look? At what?"
"At the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers before you. Right now, the spot where you stand is the highest point. Use your eyes and your heart to look."
He Yuanyue said softly, "Treat the spot where you stand as an eye, and use it to look down upon what lies before you. Ahead, stretching to the left and right, is the full panorama of Phoenix City. I want to know what you can see."
Zuo Xiaoduo was bewildered, but he looked as instructed.
Zuo Xiaonian and Mu Yanyan could not help looking