Chapter 119: Wish to Help Others Succeed

Perfect!

Wu Jinliang, who was watching from the side, became a little displeased. "What about me? Why haven't you mentioned me at all from beginning to end?"

After all, he was literate. He noticed that Shi Chun had used "I" throughout the entire conversation, never "we," especially in the last sentence. Was he, Wu Jinliang, someone who lacked heroic spirit in front of a beautiful woman? He felt that Shi Chun was jealous of his own handsome and tall physique, deliberately trying to obscure his brilliance.

Shi Chun scoffed, "Are you lust-addled again? Whether we can even find them is another matter entirely. We don't know the situation over there; we need to keep a backup plan. Do I really need to teach you this?"

"Hmm..." Wu Jinliang was speechless.

Shi Chun put away the intercommunication talisman. "There's an ice field, and the monsters are afraid of the cold. I wonder what other useful information they've uncovered. First, we'll scout the situation. If we can team up with them and they're useful, we'll work together. If not, we'll part ways. Come on, let's see if we can find them."

He certainly wouldn't think of everything in terms of male-female relationships like Wu Jinliang did, nor would he try to act heroically towards Bian Weiying as Wu Jinliang imagined.

In this kind of situation, if survival and escape weren't his top priority, and he still tried those theatrics, he'd practically be insane. It wouldn't align with his rules of survival.

He had simply spoken casually, following Bian Weiying's words. He wasn't noble enough to specifically run off to help others solve dangers in such a place.

He had even less interest in Bian Weiying personally. He had already experienced the dangers associated with that woman.

Pleasant words? Anyone could say them. He could be even more cunning. If necessary, he could make Wu Jinliang grovel on the spot.

As he spoke, he had already cast a spell to stimulate his blood qi, activating his right eye's special ability. He pulled the unsteady Wu Jinliang towards the Koulong Pass.

With his other hand, he took out the Wind Scales, pulling Wu Jinliang into the air with a rapid stride. Once airborne, countless scales flew out, enveloping them both, keeping them suspended for a moment before they accelerated and darted away through the sky.

Their flight speed increased rapidly, with the Wind Scales reaching maximum velocity in the shortest possible time. This was because Shi Chun's right eye ability couldn't be sustained for long, and he needed to survey as much territory as possible within the limited time.

Along the way, he was also silently memorizing the terrain as much as possible...

Bian Weiying sat in the ice field, watching the writing on the intercommunication talisman in her hand gradually fade. She was somewhat lost in thought, then smiled knowingly. "Damn it," she thought, "that sentence on the talisman just now actually made me feel warm inside."

She mused that it was probably due to the helpless environment she was in.

After leaving Wukang Mountain and getting caught up in the conflicts between various factions, she realized how insignificant she was in the face of these major powers. She was no longer in Linkang City, protected by her sect, where she could make decisions freely. She had also come to understand that the rules were now in others' hands.

Especially after entering the Western Extremity, even the so-called rules had gradually vanished. People were openly aggressive towards her, relying solely on their strength. The façade of gentleness, kindness, humility, and deference that the major factions typically presented had been cast aside, leaving her feeling powerless.

She had also previously considered abandoning everything and escaping like Shi Chun and his companions, but she feared implicating her sect.

When she was told to kill the people from Shengzhou, she refused, also fearing to implicate her sect.

In this surging tide of millions, where it was a matter of life and death, her flaws were clearly exposed. For instance, while she desperately wanted to become the successor of Wukang Mountain and was capable of some ruthless actions to achieve that, she had never considered harming her only competitor's brother.

She also knew that the message Shi Chun sent via the intercommunication talisman was nonsense.

However, there was a discrepancy between what she considered "nonsense" and Shi Chun's true intent behind it. She believed Shi Chun couldn't possibly find this place; she had surveyed the environment here and experienced it, knowing that finding it was impossible, even with flight. Yet, she still felt a sense of warmth. Women are always receptive to sweet words, even when they know they're being deceived.

Footsteps approached. She turned and saw someone she didn't particularly want to see: Zhao Shanqi, who was already standing over her, looking down. She quickly stood up.

Zhao Shanqi saw the intercommunication talisman in her hand and smiled. "The intercommunication talisman is useless here. Don't waste your efforts."

Bian Weiying replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I'm fine. Do you need something?"

Now in this predicament, and finally settled, Zhao Shanqi made no attempt to hide his particular admiration for her. He truly liked her heroic, refined, and noble temperament, and her appearance was indeed excellent, with a figure full in all the right places. His Adam's apple unconsciously bobbed. He said with a smile, "I didn't see you inside, so I was worried something had happened to you. I came out to check."

Bian Weiying felt completely uncomfortable under his unrestrained gaze. She politely declined, "I'm fine. I just came out for some quiet."

Zhao Shanqi glanced sideways at Gan Tangyu, who had accompanied him and was now gripping his sword hilt, glaring fiercely at him. Some words he had been about to say were inappropriate to utter, so he swallowed them back. "A little quiet is good. After what we've just been through, everyone's spirits are low. Be careful yourself, and if anything happens, just call us. We're all on the same side, so don't be shy." With that, he turned and left, returning to the ice cave.

Gan Tangyu's hand relaxed from his sword hilt. He moved closer to Bian Weiying and whispered, "Senior Sister, this is not a place to stay for long. Being with them may not be safe."

Incidentally, he was actually about ten years older than Bian Weiying, but there was no reasoning with the timing of joining the sect; Bian Weiying had entered the sect shortly after birth.

He rarely spoke much, usually just staying by Bian Weiying's side to protect her safety. This was also the sect's instruction before they came; the Sect Leader had even privately entrusted his daughter's safety to him.

The fact that he spoke up like this indicated that he truly sensed danger approaching. There were some things he couldn't openly say, such as Zhao Shanqi's possible intentions.

Bian Weiying pondered, "I have considered that problem. Can the two of us alone find a way to leave? Do you want to be trapped and die here? Ultimately, having more people increases the chances. And stepping back, can we even leave this ice field?"

Gan Tangyu: "I'll try a few more times, hoping to find a way to get out of the ice field and escape from them."

Bian Weiying: "And then what?"

Gan Tangyu was silent for a long time, then suddenly ventured to ask, "Senior Sister, if we truly can't get out and are trapped here for the rest of our lives, what then?"

This was unlike his usual speaking style. Bian Weiying quickly sensed the deeper meaning in his words. She tilted her head, looked him over, and said with a half-smile, "Junior Brother Gan, are you asking what the two of us, a lone man and woman, should do if we're stuck here indefinitely?"

Gan Tangyu hurriedly waved his hand. "Senior Sister, that's not what I meant."

What he had said was indeed not that, nor would he have uttered the words Bian Weiying did, but he genuinely had intended to probe. His thoughts exposed, his face immediately flushed. For such a grown man to blush was quite rare.

Bian Weiying sighed inwardly. Trapped in such an environment, with restraints gone, people's true desires would be unleashed. She could understand that, but she hadn't expected even this junior brother, who usually strictly adhered to rules, to be this way.

Of course, she knew this junior brother simply liked her, but he wouldn't have, or dared to, express it before.

She also knew that many men liked her, and that many outstanding peers within the sect liked her. However, she hadn't chosen lightly. It wasn't that she had no interest in men; rather, under her mother's influence, she had developed a selfish ambition, suppressing her youthful desires.

Sometimes, youth isn't a good thing, as it can make one overlook the more crucial aspects, or consider fleeting attractiveness over true substance.

With so many men to choose from, she wanted to pick the best, someone who would be most beneficial for her to take over Wukang Mountain!

Seeing that her words were too blunt and had embarrassed her junior brother, she didn't mind. Instead, she spoke even more directly: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. If we truly can't get out, then between you and me, we'll let nature take its course! If we do get out, between you and me, we'll also let nature take its course!"

She neither refused nor agreed. She couldn't cut off her junior brother's hopes, nor could she let him give up his efforts to find a way out.

To be honest, as a person, this junior brother was undeniably excellent as a sect disciple.

But for her, he was truly uninteresting. She couldn't see any human charm in him that would make him a life partner in her eyes. Furthermore, his status and position were far inferior to hers. She genuinely didn't like him, but she still had to speak as she did now. Of course, her personal preferences didn't matter. She had long since given up on romantic notions. As long as this junior brother truly was someone beneficial to her, she would be willing to marry down.

Gan Tangyu's face flushed even more, a blush of exhilaration. He dared not respond directly, stammering, "Senior Sister, we will find a way to get out."

Bian Weiying didn't want to continue discussing romance with him. She shook the intercommunication talisman in her hand and changed the subject. "Shi Chun has made contact; he's also entered."

Gan Tangyu was startled and asked, "Where?" Bian Weiying shook her head. "I don't know." Inside the ice cave, Zhao Shanqi sat cross-legged on an ice bed.

He sat beside the ice corpse, head bowed, a pensive look on his face, lost in thought.

Others from various factions were chatting dully, some discussing ways to leave, others speaking dispiritedly.

As the group chatted, someone noticed Zhao Shanqi sitting quietly by himself and immediately asked curiously, "Old Zhao, what are you holding back? If you have any good ideas, speak up."

Hearing this, Zhao Shanqi looked up, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces. He wasn't sure how to begin some words. After repeated deliberation, he suddenly said slyly, "The Wukang Mountain's Immobilization Talisman seems to be useless here."

This sudden remark stunned everyone on the spot.

However, their expressions quickly became intriguing. They all grasped the deeper meaning behind his words. It was no secret that this fellow desired Bian Weiying; everyone was more or less aware of it. This statement was a test of their attitudes.

Everyone looked at each other. How could they possibly express an opinion on such a matter?

What Zhao Shanqi wanted to see was if anyone would object. Seeing that no one showed any intention of opposing, he boldly stated, "In this damned place, no one knows if we'll make it out alive. I heard Bian Weiying has never been with a man. Wouldn't it be a pity if her life ended here? After all, we're acquaintances. I, Zhao, am not a heartless person; I am willing to help fulfill this."

Someone burst out laughing. "I say, Old Zhao, stop trying to sound so profound. Just tell us what's in it for us!"