Chapter 313: Something Happened on Si Jin’s Side, We Must Go Find Him Immediately
Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Something Happened on Si Jin’s Side, We Must Go Find Him Immediately
At the same time, Xing Che’s figure blurred as he charged forward at top speed.
Bai Ye’s surging spiritual power unfurled in waves. A chilling, oppressive aura bore down heavily, making the ambushers’ movements sluggish. It left them practically breathless, making even the slightest manipulation of their spiritual power incredibly difficult. Seizing the opening created by the suppression, a bodyguard threw himself forward, yanking the terrified Su Wan behind him for protection.
After catching her breath, Su Wan hurriedly channeled her own spiritual power, hastily erecting a thin barrier in front of herself for self-defense. As a B-level Guide, she had received systematic training at the Tower in her early years, right after her awakening and before her marriage. However, after spending so many years living a life of luxury in a wealthy family, she had long distanced herself from such perilous battles. The sudden wave of spiritual suppression just now had truly terrified her; her hands and feet were still trembling slightly.
Seeing that Su Wan was temporarily safe, Yun Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. Although Su Wan favored Lin Yueyao, she wasn’t terrible to Yun Sheng. Besides, Yun Sheng had already fired back what needed to be said earlier. She had no desire to see Su Wan implicated or even injured because of them.
Seeing Xing Che already engaged in close combat with the attackers while Bai Ye continued to hold her—his movements clearly restricted—Yun Sheng quickly reached out and tugged his sleeve. She looked up and spoke earnestly, "Put me down. If you keep holding me like this, you’ll be restricted and unable to do anything. Bai Ye, I can protect myself. If you and Xing Che team up, you can end this quickly!"
Her combat power might not match top-tier SSS-level powerhouses like Bai Ye and Xing Che, but her month-long training in Zone 10 had not been in vain. She had personally slain many ferocious pollutants. In a situation like this, defending herself wouldn’t be a problem at all.
Bai Ye quickly swept his peripheral vision over their surroundings. His eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of hesitation and worry lingering in his gaze. But meeting Yun Sheng’s resolute look, he remained silent for a few seconds before slowly relaxing his grip, carefully setting her on the ground.
Almost the moment Yun Sheng’s feet touched the floor, Xing Che, who was fighting the ambushers, shot a glance over. In the next instant, a small, agile figure darted out. A furry Little Mili dashed over and firmly planted itself at Yun Sheng’s feet.
The hall was crowded with prying eyes, and the situation was chaotic. It wasn’t suitable for Bai Ye’s spiritual body to appear; it would draw too much attention. Xing Che’s Little Mili, on the other hand, was small and highly stealthy. It was alert enough to protect its master, making its presence by Yun Sheng’s side the safest arrangement. It gave both men peace of mind.
Little Mili rubbed affectionately against Yun Sheng’s calf, its bushy tail swishing non-stop as it gently nudged her pant leg with its head, as if acting coy to comfort her. Her heart softening, Yun Sheng bent down and reached out, gently scooping the furry little creature into her arms.
With Yun Sheng settled, Bai Ye no longer had any reservations. The freezing spiritual power around him fully erupted, pressing forward with overwhelming force. Xing Che surged with power in sync. The two top-tier spiritual powers converged once again, working in perfect harmony to completely suppress the ambushers.
Freed from their constraints and worries, the two men struck swiftly and ruthlessly. Before long, the attackers lost all ability to resist, collapsing to the ground one after another, completely incapacitated.
Seeing them all defeated, Su Wan took several deep, lingering breaths, her face still pale. It took her quite a while to recover enough to look at Yun Sheng, her voice filled with lingering fear and confusion. "Yun Sheng, who exactly are these people? Why would they suddenly attack us?"
Yun Sheng was just about to offer a casual excuse, not wanting Su Wan to get mixed up in these matters, when she caught Bai Ye swaying slightly out of the corner of her eye. Before her mind could process it, her body reacted on instinct. She rushed straight to his side, reaching out to steady his swaying frame, her tone urgent and worried, "Are you alright?"
Bai Ye’s breathing was slightly rapid, and the spiritual power surrounding him fluctuated erratically. Fine beads of cold sweat covered his forehead. The moment Yun Sheng supported him, his body stiffened slightly, a faint trace of warmth flickering in his eyes.
He did look rather awful, but he could still hold on. Yet, feeling Yun Sheng’s undisguised nervousness and worry, and sensing the gentleness of her proactive approach, he couldn’t help but feel a touch of greedy longing. He let his body relax slightly, leaning his forehead against her shoulder. Lowering his voice until it was slightly hoarse, he deliberately showed vulnerability, "I’m fine. Just let me lean on you for a bit. I just need a moment to recover."
Although Bai Ye leaned on Yun Sheng’s shoulder, he maintained the perfect balance. He didn’t press all his weight onto her, yet he exuded a sense of complete reliance. Not far away, Su Wan stared at the scene, instantly freezing in utter shock.
The Bai family and the Lin family had a deep friendship and had established an engagement early on. She had practically watched Bai Ye grow up. Bai Ye had excelled in everything since childhood, consistently topping the military academy’s combat rankings. After awakening as a rare SSS-level Sentinel, he had steadily secured his position as the Star Alliance War God. In everyone’s eyes, Bai Ye was forever strong, calm, and indestructible—an aloof, omnipotent existence. Now, seeing him obediently resting on Yun Sheng’s shoulder, showing weakness and reliance, completely shattered her twenty-plus years of understanding him.
Su Wan stared blankly at the two of them intimately snuggled together. A complex mix of emotions swirled in her heart; she couldn’t tell if it was shock or sudden realization.
Right at that moment, a sudden, thunderous crash echoed from the entrance. The last layer of obstacles had been completely cleared away. Bright light instantly flooded the entire hall as the complete emergency exit was finally opened. The crowd, having been trapped for so long, thoroughly erupted. Unable to suppress their wild joy, everyone scrambled toward the exit. For a time, the hall was filled with rapid footsteps, cheers, and clamorous shouts, making the scene look exceptionally chaotic.
Fortunately, soldiers from the Star Alliance and the Tower were already outside, forcibly intervening. The well-trained personnel quickly blocked both sides of the exit, methodically directing the flow of people. Even though everyone was desperate to escape, the overall evacuation speed was fast, and no stampedes occurred. The crowd evacuated in an orderly manner. Before long, the crowded and chaotic mob had largely cleared out. The massive hall instantly emptied by more than half, becoming much quieter.
The moment the crowd dissipated, several tall, straight figures strode briskly through the doors. It was Luo Cheng. Leading a squad of elite subordinates, he rushed over to Bai Ye and the others immediately. At that exact same moment, the regional signal that had been completely cut off was instantly restored. The terminal on Bai Ye’s wrist emitted several urgent, rapid beeps.
He lowered his eyes to glance at the screen. His complexion, which had slightly eased, suddenly darkened. A thick layer of coldness instantly covered his features. Yun Sheng had been keeping an eye on his condition. Seeing this, she immediately asked softly, "What’s wrong? What happened?"
Bai Ye’s brows knitted tightly as he spoke at a rapid clip. "Something happened on Si Jin’s end. We have to go find him right away."