Chapter 358: Using Oneself as Bait

"I was just asking, why are you in such a hurry?"

Seeing Ano's expression, Sen couldn't help but ruffle his hair, his face full of tenderness, "One must always be on guard against others."

"They really are very, very good people, and without them, I wouldn't have returned safely."

Ano said earnestly, "Sen, I know you are worried about me, but I am not stupid; I can feel that they have no ill intent."

"Fine, fine, fine. Then what do you plan to do next?"

Sen curled the corners of his mouth helplessly, his eyes filled with a unique doting affection.

After pondering for a moment, Ano then said seriously: "How are things moving on the side of the Sun Family and the Nangong Family? I can feel that this barrier won't last much longer; we cannot just sit here and wait for death."

"Recently, they haven't been wasting manpower looking for us, as if they have discovered something, but most of those remaining in our tribe have low cultivation levels, so even if we went to find them, we wouldn't be of much help."

Having said this, Sen couldn't help but sigh.

For them, the elves, it takes many years just to cultivate into human form, let alone cultivation itself.

Moreover, they have a natural affinity for Leiyin Mountain and have never faced danger before, so they are not well-versed in cultivation knowledge; otherwise, they wouldn't have been caught completely unprepared when they invaded.

"Those older brothers and sisters are very powerful; they intend to deal with the Sun Family and the Ouyang Family. Although we can't help much, I can go and lead the way; I am very familiar with their terrain."

Ano nodded, not insisting further.

Many tribesmen had already sacrificed themselves to protect her before; now, he could handle such matters himself, and there was no need to force others.

"No, this is too dangerous. You are our Saintess; you must be safe."

Sen immediately rejected this idea, "Only if you survive do we have a future."

"But I can no longer accept your protection with a clear conscience. Although I am the Saintess, if I die, a new Saintess will still appear."

Ano clenched his hands into fists, hesitated for a long time, and then looked at Sen earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Sen did not respond for a short while.

He remained silent, looking at Ano with a profound expression.

Although this logic was correct, after hundreds of years of being together, how could he bear to see Ano die before his eyes?

Even if it meant death, he would rather perish together with Ano.

"You don't need to persuade me anymore. I am definitely going to help. Even if I have to risk this life, if I can drive all these bad guys away, it won't be in vain that the other tribesmen sacrificed their lives to save me."

Ano smiled slightly; it was very forced, but it carried a resolute heart.

"If you must go, then take me with you."

After a long while, Sen finally spoke, also carrying incomparable determination. Before Ano could respond, he continued, "This is the greatest step back I can take. Ano, do not refuse me anymore."

Ano's pupils shrank slightly, his teeth unconsciously biting his lip, and in the end, he could only nod gently.

Once the two had decided, everything that followed was easy to resolve.

Sen and Ano went to find Su Chen to decide on the next step of the plan.

"As you can see, this barrier actually cannot last much longer. The Spiritual Power within it is constantly depleting; within three days, I fear it will completely vanish."

Sen got straight to the point and stated their current predicament.

Su Chen could naturally feel it; staying here was not a long-term solution. The tribesmen of Leiyin Mountain needed a new place to take cover. "What do you plan to do next? Ano and I will cooperate with you all fully."

Sen continued, holding Ano's hand and passing his own warmth to Ano.

Ano stood beside Sen, so quiet, so gentle, and so delicate.

Seeing the two of them, Su Chen couldn't help but sigh from the heart; the two were truly a perfect match.

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't help; the point is to protect your tribesmen well."

Su Chen gave a dry laugh and said, "We will kill those outsiders and return peace to you."

"It doesn't matter. I have no way to infiltrate the Nangong Family. On the surface, the Sun Family and the Nangong Family each occupy half of the mountain, but in reality, they are in league with each other. The current Sun Family and Nangong Family exist in name only; they both have another master behind them."

Sen pondered for a moment and poured out all the intelligence he knew in one breath.

This was something Su Chen had not expected. Since the master behind them was the same person, why would they act so incompatible with each other in the outside world?

"Nangong Xuntian is the current Head of the Family of the Nangong Family. His cultivation has reached the Quasi-Emperor Peak Realm, but he is an idiot who never uses his brain when doing things. If we want to break him, it is very easy," Sen said slowly.

"We only need to release the news... that Ano's tracks have been found. In order to claim credit, Nangong Xuntian will definitely come alone to find her. When that time comes, we can break them one by one."

When mentioning Ano, Sen's tone had a noticeable pause, but Ano tugged hard on his sleeve, and only then did Sen continue.

"Is it too risky to use Ano as bait?"

Su Chen said with some concern.

"It's fine. This is the fastest way. They are currently looking for me the most. I could feel two groups of people chasing me before. Although they have the same master, neither submits to the other, and both want to do better."

Ano immediately became anxious and hurriedly stepped forward two steps. To highlight his determination, his eyes were blinking rapidly.

Sen could not bear it and subconsciously used his broad arms to shield Ano. Ano pushed Sen's arm down and looked at the others earnestly.

Although the two of them were so cute that they were left speechless, this matter was not child's play, but there was no better way at the moment.

For a time, none of them knew what to do.

"You all don't hesitate anymore. This is something Brother Sen and I have decided on. I am willing myself; at the very least, let me make a small contribution."

Seeing that they were all silent, Ano was so anxious he was about to cry and hurriedly tried to defend himself.

"Alright, I will give you some Protective Magic Treasure that can withstand a full-strength blow from the Quasi-Emperor Peak Realm to ensure your safety. As long as you see that the situation is bad, leave immediately."

Su Chen finally sighed and looked at Ano with a profound expression.

Hearing that Su Chen had agreed, Ano hurriedly nodded excitedly: "Don't worry, I will definitely protect myself well!"

"I have a request, can you... promise me?"

Sen had remained silent since just now, and only now could he not help but clench his fists and speak.

His gaze was like a torch, full of firmness, sweeping across everyone present.

Ano was stunned by his sudden words and looked at him with some confusion.

(End of chapter)