Chapter 1124: Long time no see, young fellows (2/2)

If Bai Yanqing wanted to lure her out, simply one hostage would be enough. Why torture two at the same time from different directions? It was impossible for him to be in two places at once, no matter how powerful he was! He could only choose to be with one hostage. If he was with Su Xiaoyu, then wouldn’t he worry about her seeking out Ning Jing? Although his subordinates were skilled in martial arts and poisons, none of them could beat her in a fight.

Bai Yanqing would simply be asking for trouble this way!

That meant the only reason was because Bai Yanqing wanted to lure both her and the intruders into the open, thus splitting them up! The “others” were of course Long Feiye’s group. Fourth Young Miss Ren had only been curious, but she didn’t understand all this.

Han Yunxi paused and said, “Fourth Young Miss Ren, still here and don’t move. I’m going to take a look.”

Fourth Young Miss Ren nervously grabbed Han Yunxi’s hand and wanted to speak, but didn’t dare. In the end, she let go. Han Yunxi knew that the girl was worried she wouldn’t come back again if she left just like that.

She crouched down and looked at her seriously. “When I leave, it might be a long time before I come back. Or I might not come back at all.”

“I know!” Fourth Young Miss Ren lowered her head, afraid to meet Han Yunxi’s eyes.

“If you come with me…”

Before Han Yunxi could finish, Fourth Young Miss Ren interrupted, “I’ll be in even more danger and burden you! I choose to stay!”

Han Yunxi took out a pill and said, “This is a type of slow-acting poison. It’ll only take effect in one year, but the poison won’t hurt the body. Once you ingest this, it’ll be easier for me to find you in the future. I can find poisoned people very fast.”

The maze here was huge. Although Han Yunxi was more or less certain it was based on a hive, she still didn’t know her relative location to all of the pathways. Once she went far, it would be had to double back. She could only rely on her detox system as a pathfinder. Moreover, the one-year limit was prudent enough for her means. If she couldn’t return within a year, she might as well give up on coming back at all.

Han Yunxi assumed Fourth Young Miss Ren would hesitate, but she downed the pill right away. Noting this action in her heart, she kept silent. For a while, she was worried that Fourth Young Miss Ren would be too weak to shoulder this risk and cry for her to get them out of here.

The people that Gu Beiyue pick are really reliable. No matter what, she’d do her best to protect Fourth Young Miss Ren. A girl like this would definitely be beneficial for the medical academy and its future!

After giving her a few comforting words, Han Yunxi quickly set off. She was afraid of Ning Jing’s voice stopping at any time, because it’d make it harder for her to track the woman down. Unfortunately, Han Yunxi had just ran a long way to get close enough before Ning Jing’s cries halted. Soon enough, Su Xiaoyu stopped screaming too.

Han Yunxi was so angry she could kick the wall, but forced herself to calm down. Even if she couldn’t find Ning Jing, she couldn’t afford to reveal her location!

Could the cries have stopped because Long Feiye’s group tracked them down?

Without hesitation, Han Yunxi carefully advanced. She didn’t dare walk too fast or too far, afraid that she’d pick the wrong path and go off in a different direction. Simultaneously, Long Feiye’s group of four had already joined up together in front of a stone doorway. Ning Jing’s screams clearly came from within, but by the time they ran over, there was no one inside. Long Feiye personally held Tang Li by the collar before he dashed into the room. It was clear that the trap was inside.

Bai Yanqing was hiding in the shadows of the room, surveying them with a cold air. His original plan was to lure Han Yunxi out and scatter these men, but who knew all four of them would gather here? Moreover, there was no sign of Han Yunxi whatsoever!

Well, since they’re here, I don’t mind gathering a few more hostages. I can lock up Long Feiye too.

Currently, Cloud Realm Continent’s chessboard was already set. If Long Feiye and Han Yunxi, as two leaders, both vanished, then the East and West Qin factions would definitely give him a good show. Then peace would never come to the continent again!

Long Feiye’s group hovered by the doorway, refusing to go in. Bai Yanqing’s lips curved up into a cold smirk before he pressed on a switch and walked out from the shadows.

With a chuckle, he greeted, “Long time no see, young fellows…”