Chapter 976: Definitely fulfill one’s mission (1/2)

While everyone was crazily looking for an exit, Baili Mingxiang timidly opened her mouth. She said, “Your Highness, princess, I...I’m not afraid of water.”

Everyone’s eyes swiveled to her at that instant. Although she spoke in a quiet voice and even sounded afraid, her words stunned them.

That’s right!

Baili Mingxiang isn’t afraid of water! She’s from the Mermaid Clan. With her here, even the largest flood was no problem!

Gu Qishao was completely lost. “Baili Mingxiang, why didn’t you tell us your skills earlier? What were you afraid of?” He didn’t know her well and probably wouldn’t have even glanced at her if she didn’t speak up just then!

In truth, Baili Mingxiang could save everyone! But why was she so timid? She should just say it with pride, wasn’t that right? Han Yunxi and Long Feiye exchanged looks before she smiled wryly. Baili Mingxiang had been just by her side, so why did she forget all about her?

Gu Beiyue had spent the most time with the two masters and their subordinates and knew Baili Mingxiang much better than Gu Qishao. Add that to some of Xu Donglin’s remarks and he more or less had a clue about the situation.

“It’s great that Miss Mingxiang’s here! Miss Mingxiang, our lives will be in your hands,” Gu Beiyue said, assigning her an important task as an expression of his faith.

As the direct bloodline descendant of the Mermaid Clan, Baili Mingxiang had natural abilities to protect people underwater; moreover, her skills would be superior to that of any mermaid soldiers. Gu Qishao and Gu Beiyue’s words gave her a boost of confidence as she looked towards Long Feiye and Han Yunxi.

“Your Highness, princess, Mingxiang will definitely fulfill my mission! Please trust Mingxiang!”

Han Yunxi nodded and even patted her on the back. “Mhm!” Having seen the mermaid soldiers firsthands, she believed in Baili Mingxiang. Long Feiye wasn’t so expressive, but he nodded his head as well. He had made a mistake in forgetting her utterly.

“Princess, let go of me first. There’s still time for Mingxiang to look around underwater and see what’s going on,” Baili Mingxiang said.

Han Yunxi released her promptly and Baili Mingxiang dove into the water to swim for the bottom of the mirror maze. As expected of the Mermaid Clan, her slim form was especially elegant and beautiful underwater, just like a real mermaid, carefree and unrestrained.

“She’s really a fish?” Gu Qishao asked doubtfully.

Han Yunxi burst out laughing. There was still a big difference between mermaids and fish. Of course, Baili Mingxiang didn’t stay carefree for long. She was only getting used to the water, and soon quickly darted deeper until her figure vanished from everyone’s sights. As soon as she did, Gu Qishao released Gu Beiyue’s hand and jumped in to chase after her. Very quickly, he resurfaced again.

“The water’s too deep, I can’t see the bottom. But Baili Mingxiang’s disappeared!” Gu Qishao didn’t cover up his doubts one bit. “It’s only to check the surroundings, so why did she swim so far?” To him, Baili Mingxiang’s timidity was suspect. Why was so dawdling so much when she could save them all? Thus, he was worried about her intentions. After all, they were in danger right now and had no time to turn back or waste time.

“She has her reasons,” Gu Beiyue replied. “Miss Mingxiang is dependable, don’t worry.” He could tell Gu Qishao had doubts, but he would never suspect Baili Mingxiang’s motives. First, he’d worked with her long enough to understand her personality; secondly, the Mermaid Clan would never dare to betray Long Feiye, especially Baili Mingxiang herself. In the past, she hadn’t even betrayed Han Yunxi, much less her own master.

Seeing Gu Beiyue so convinced, Gu Qishao looked towards Long Feiye and Han Yunxi. Both of them were calm and quiet, so he was too lazy to bring it up again.

If all three of them trust her, it should be fine, right?

Currently, the water had already filled half of the maze, so there wasn’t much space left for them. After a while, it had risen above their legs. Han Yunxi and the rest jumped into the sea like Gu Qishao to tread water, leaving only their heads showing. Long Feiye pulled her over to borrow strength from him and stay above its surface.

Han Yunxi quickly refused. “It’s fine, I can hold on.”

It was hard to keep treading water without stop, so she didn’t want Long Feiye to have another burden. Everyone was waiting, but by the time there was only room for their heads. If this kept on, they would be submerged.

Yet Baili Mingxiang still hadn’t returned!

“Long Feiye, is that subordinate of yours dependable?” Gu Qishao was never one for patience.

If they hadn’t listened to Baili Mingxiang back then, they might have found an exit by now. But the entire maze was nearly full of water now and she wasn’t back! Just what did she go to do? If she was of the Mermaid Clan, she should be able to sense how quickly the water was rising. She should know that their situation was growing more dire by the second!