A Hot Potato

Amidst the soft rumble of the Airbus engine, Zhang Xuezhou embarked on his first journey away from the Scarlet Alliance State.

When it came to inspections and tests, they went through a special channel and encountered no difficulties or problems. Even Turkalando, who was wearing a hospital gown, passed through on the first try.

From the Ren Yisheng spoke up to the moment he decided to depart, and then boarded the Airbus to the Thousand Islands Alliance, the time involved was not long.

Ren Anran's eyes held a hint of complexity and bewilderment. Despite their speed, she was facing an unfamiliar country, and even the Tuer tribe of the Thousand Islands Alliance, a mortal enemy of Ren Yisheng.

As a tribal group, this group has customs different from the general public. Ren Yisheng accidentally caused trouble back then, which made it impossible for him to feel at ease when hunting in the Qin Meng ruins area.

Just like Zhang Xuezhou, who provoked Turkalando, once Zhang Xuezhou deemed Zhang Xuezhou to be blaspheming the Turks, this feud was formed.

The problem remains undetected in the Scarlet Alliance State, but once you venture into the Qin Meng ruins, this sociable group will not only target the Tuer people, but will also contact people from other nations to target them, causing endless trouble. It's not uncommon for someone to perish if they are not careful.

This goes without saying that they would have to travel to the Thousand Islands Alliance.

If Ren Yisheng had not changed his appearance and identity, a conflict might have broken out within ten minutes of his arrival in the Tuer district of the Thousand Islands Alliance, until Ren Yisheng was subdued and sent to the Tuer people's shrine to await his fate.

Ren Anran pondered the matter in her mind, then lowered her head and whispered a few words to Zhang Xuezhou.

Ren Anran was only relieved after Zhang Xuezhou repeatedly assured her.

Although Ren Yisheng caused some trouble out of personal motives, the relationship between Zhang Xuezhou and Turkalando was relatively normal, and neither of them had to submit to the other.

This was an extremely rare occurrence, which made her quite amazed.

If Turcolando hadn't held such conservative views, Ren Yisheng's relationship with him wouldn't have deteriorated so badly.

She thought carefully about her biological mother, Turcarando, and then looked at Turcarando again.

It is clear that Turcalando does share some physical resemblance with her, but their personalities and developments are completely different, and their relationship lacks emotional connection.

On the Airbus, Turkalando barely glanced at her, instead focusing most of his attention on Zhang Xuezhou.

"What's so interesting about it!"

Ren Anran mentally criticized Turkalando, but also turned her gaze towards him.

Zhang Xuezhou on the Airbus seemed completely at ease, appearing remarkably relaxed.

This was an extremely unusual trip abroad; they didn't even have any formalities, acting as if they were just visiting a neighbor.

Ren Yisheng's situation changed too quickly. Ren Anran was in a hurry and didn't have time to make arrangements, so she only took some foreign currency for emergency use. But Zhang Xuezhou didn't seem to worry about trivial matters. The two talked more about things related to the Sequence Grand Meeting, but not about how to arrange life after going abroad, or how to help Ren Yisheng obtain a certain number of Soul Jade.

But these things are indeed inconvenient to discuss; this young woman is keeping a close eye on Zhang Xuezhou.

If Zhang Xuezhou hadn't mentioned that there was no private marital relationship between him and Turkalando, Ren Anran would have genuinely suspected that Turkalando was some kind of jealous woman afraid of having her husband stolen.

"We're out of the Scarlet Alliance State's borders! How easy!"

As the notification sound from the Airbus indicating that the country had crossed the border came on, Turkalando seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Do you remember what I told you before, that I...?

"I don't remember!"

As soon as Turkalando started singing, Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand, indicating that he had some problems with his head.

"I have amnesia; I subconsciously ignore some things," Zhang Xuezhou said. "What did you tell me before?"

"It's just a matter of adapting to local customs and following the rules," Tulcarando said.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," Zhang Xuezhou nodded and said, "I've heard that you Tuer people are extremely hospitable, so I hope you'll treat us well!"

Ah~

Turkalando opened his mouth, but had no choice but to agree to Zhang Xuezhou's words in advance.

She nodded and then pointed to the Soul Jade in Zhang Xuezhou's pocket.

"You took my jade, and after you got home, that... that..."

Turkalando whispered a reminder to Zhang Xuezhou.

It's fine for Zhang Xuezhou to play with the Soul Jade that signifies her identity in the Scarlet Alliance State, but doing so in the Thousand Islands Alliance would cause him considerable trouble.

If Zhang Xuezhou is not ready to get married, she hopes Zhang Xuezhou will return the Soul Jade.

Turkalando no longer adhered to the strict rules of the Turk tribe, largely due to Zhang Xuezhou's identity.

In her perception, Zhang Xuezhou was most likely some kind of divine messenger, with an identity no different from her mother's.

A person of this status would never marry into the Tuer tribe, nor would she be bound by her tribal beliefs.

It must be said that as his status and position changed in his perception, Turkalando had become much less concerned with such matters.

It's like when you're classmates, a poor boy dares to pursue a beautiful girl, but once you enter society and find out that her family is extremely wealthy or that she belongs to a Lineage that requires a match of equal social standing, this disparity is enough to make most people back down.

This is the case with Turcalando.

She was merely the heir appointed by the Tuer tribe, while Zhang Xuezhou was on the same level as her mother in his mind. Tuerkalando even sensed that the god Zhang Xuezhou represented was more active and surpassed the old god worshipped by their tribe.

This disparity left her with no options.

She observed that Zhang Xuezhou was using confrontation and resistance to improve himself, rather than being infatuated with him and staring at him incessantly.

If things are difficult for both parties, Turkalando hopes that Zhang Xuezhou can return the Soul Jade to her to avoid endless trouble after returning home.

"This jade..."

Turkalando's hesitant speech gave Zhang Xuezhou a headache.

The Soul Jade he was holding belonged to Ren Yisheng, and was even an important part of Ren Yisheng's current physical structure. How could he hand it over before Ren Yisheng could get rid of this Soul Jade?

"Does your tribe allow women to marry each other?" Zhang Xuezhou finally asked.

"Ah?"

"I really love this jade. I can't sleep without it. If I let Sister An Ran keep it, would that solve this awkward problem?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"I've never done anything like this before, and I don't know my mother's and the elders' attitudes," Turkalando shook her head repeatedly. "Give it to me first, I'll keep it safe, and I'll give it back to you when you return home!"

"It's different, you're not a doctor!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand, made up a reason, and put the Soul Jade back in Ren Anran's hand.

He thought about the rules of the Tuer tribe and couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache. Then Ren Anran blinked and felt a bad premonition.

In their hands, this Soul Jade, which represents Turkalando's status and position, will obviously be a hot potato.