Chapter 151 (1/2)

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151 – Framework

After repeatedly confirming that they have gotten away from the martial demons, Qi Qiqi ordered the group to temporarily stop for reorganization and rest.

After experiencing a high-intensity battle, Qi Qiqi knows that the disciples have acc.u.mulated a lot of fatigue – both mental and physical.

Surrounded by densely packed trees, they are still in a forest area.

But it should be quite close to the gorge. Qi Qiqi can feel the gust of wind blowing from there.

After instructing Gong Tianqing to count the people, Qi Qiqi called Xia Xue and Shui Yun'er to discuss the next course of action.

Where should Merak Temple go in this unexpected situation? Although Qi Qiqi already has an idea, but she cannot make up her mind momentarily.

It is not that she's indecisive. But she has too little experience, and it is not like what she says goes. Therefore, she wants to consult others to make a fairly appropriate decision.

Of course, it's unrealistic for her to ask the opinions of everyone in the trial by fire group. It is because she understands this that she only asked the two people with the highest seniority here to discuss.

After explaining the issue, Qi Qiqi looked to Xia Xue, who is leaning against a tree with her arms crossed, to ask her opinion.

At this time, Xia Xue is cutting a bit of a sorry figure.

Her orange dress is damaged in many places and is stained with mud.

Scattered sc.r.a.pes and scratches can be seen on the exposed delicate skin. Although the sc.r.a.pe on the left arm has already stopped bleeding, but it still has a shocking dark red color to it. Despite how superb her agility technique is, but she was still injured under the siege of the Iron Armor Oxen.

Qi Qiqi has never seen Xia Xue in such a sorry state before.

But I'm not in a much better state myself, am I? Qi Qiqi laughed bitterly in her mind.

When fighting Chihen, she fell into water, and thus is wet all over now. Consequently, although the stains on her body were removed, making her look cleaner. But the damp clothes and hair are stuck to her body, which makes her feel uncomfortable.

However, at this time, they don't have time to tidy up.

Qi Qiqi shook her head to get rid of the distracting thoughts and asked Xia Xue, “Senior Disciple Sister Xia, what do you think?”

“What else can I think? Let's withdraw.”

While playing with her hair, Xia Xue's gaze landed on the ground. Judging by her tone, it seems like she is a bystander, and everything is unrelated to her. But this is her usual att.i.tude. Qi Qiqi, who is already accustomed to it, naturally doesn't mind it.

Who knows if it is because she thinks that Xia Xue's words are too vague, or that she is dissatisfied with her att.i.tude, but Shui Yun'er, who is sitting on a boulder, frowned.

At this moment, she is not in any better state then Xia Xue. In addition to her ragged clothes, her long white hair is now stained with dirt and dust, and is particularly eye-catching.

Qi Qiqi feels that the way she looks now, Shui Yun'er is no different from the beggars in Luotian Town.

“Big Sister Xia, your statement is too vague. Do you mean to withdraw from Martial Demon Realm? Or withdraw to Mirror Moon Lake?”

From Xia Xue's speech alone, it is indeed difficult to infer whether she means to withdraw to there or not. But Qi Qiqi, who is familiar with her character, believes that it should be to withdraw from Martial Demon Realm. Qi Qiqi's guess was quickly confirmed.

Xia Xue looked up at Shui Yun'er and sneered.

“Cute Little Sister Shui, of course it's the former, or else what do you think?”

“What about Young Teacher?”

“If we go into that fog that even she can't escape from, then we'll only be a burden to her, which makes no sense at all. Before saving others, you have to ensure first that you have enough ability to protect yourself. Otherwise, you'll just be irresponsible. We should withdraw from Martial Demon Realm as soon as possible, as not to worry her.”

She's being very rational. It is because she's too rational that she appears to be particularly ruthless and callous. Qi Qiqi knows that despite speaking such words, Xia Xue in fact feels uncomfortable about this.

“Little Sister Shui, we still have no idea what's at the bottom of these muddy waters. So besides climbing to the sh.o.r.e as early as possible, what else do you think we can do? Do you think that we should go ahead and dive? Stop making jokes.”

Not satisfied with Xia Xue's explanation, Shui Yun'er looked to Qi Qiqi for help. Xia Xue also turned her attention to Qi Qiqi.

“Ah…”

Under the gaze of two, Qi Qiqi couldn't help contemplating.

What Xia Xue said was very reasonable. They are fatally short on information, and thus cannot see the big picture. It stands to reason that the best course of action in these circ.u.mstances is to get out of Martial Demon Realm as soon as possible. This is also the only way to minimize the damage to Merak Temple.

In spite of this, Qi Qiqi has a reason why she can't readily agree to this. Besides, she can't just abandon Xue Qilin.