Chapter 310 - 308: Everyone Must Go

Chapter 310: Chapter 308: Everyone Must Go

Shen Yue struggled to suppress her emotions.

The Deep Sea, the Mermaid Clan, Sea Cliff Nu, Lan Cangyue whose fate was unknown, a child on the brink of death...

She took a deep breath. She couldn’t wait any longer.

She absolutely could not let anything happen to Xi Xi.

She steadied herself with a hand on Huang Ziyue’s arm, her fingertips white from the force of her grip. Tears splattered on the stone slabs, spreading into small, damp patches.

"I’m going to the Sea Clan."

Her voice was hoarse, yet it held an undeniable resolve as she looked at Huang Ziyue.

"Xi Xi can’t wait. I’m leaving now."

Everyone in the courtyard fell silent for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Yun Lie Ting’s amber, tiger-like eyes filled with shock and astonishment.

He never expected that Shen Yue had a daughter, and one who was a member of the Undersea Royal Family, the Mermaid Clan, no less!

’How on earth did she manage that??’

"Alright. I’ll go with you," Huang Ziyue said without hesitation.

The path from the land to the Sea Clan’s territory was a hundred-li stretch of treacherous reefs that ordinary sea beasts dared not approach. As the Flood Dragon King, he could protect Shen Yue in those sea areas.

Mu Silin and Ye Lüqi also spoke up in unison.

"Count me in!"

"I’ll go too!"

Bai Chaosi looked at Shen Yue.

"You know how it is. Where you go, I go. I won’t leave your side for a second!"

At that moment, Yun Lie Ting thought for a moment, set down his water bucket, and walked over, understanding that this was no small matter.

He said,

"Shen Yue, I... If you don’t mind, I’ll go with you too."

He had always been proud, but now he voluntarily lowered his stance.

He looked just like a rugged man, eager to protect his wife.

But he hadn’t expected that as soon as the words left his mouth, Bai Chaosi, Ye Lüqi, and the others would just frown and ignore him.

Even Shen Yue only shot him a passing glance.

It was because he had no idea how serious the situation was, no idea of the constant danger that surrounded Shen Yue, and no idea what she and her children were always up against!

The little ones immediately chimed in when they heard.

"Female Mother, Er Bao will go too!"

"Dabao is going too! Dabao wants to find my little sister!"

"And Si Bao! Si Bao wants to see my little sister too."

Even Sanbao’s little face, usually so cold, was tense.

He gripped Shen Yue’s sleeve tightly, looking up at her, worried sick about Xi Xi!

However, Gu Fangqi, who had been silent until now, saw this and offered a reminder.

"Everyone, calm down. This isn’t the time for bravado. The domain beneath the sea is not a battlefield we’re skilled or familiar with."

"Once we’re underwater, our Combat Power as members of the Land Beast Clan will be affected to some degree. Our movements will be restricted. So, it’s best to follow Shen Yue’s arrangements."

Si Muye listened, his heart aching with worry for Xi Xi, but he understood that his spiritual power was relatively the weakest among the men.

Even though he wished he could go find Xi Xi immediately, he knew he wouldn’t be of much use.

’I don’t want to be a burden to her.’

Like a knight quietly guarding her from behind, he looked at her.

"A Yue, go without worry. I’ll stay in Barbaric City and watch over the children. I’ll look after Bright Mountain for you and wait for you to bring Xi Xi back."

Shen Yue listened, knowing this was not the time for sentimentality.

In the past, she would never have brought so many people and children with her...

But...

This time was different.

She looked at Bai Chaosi, Ye Lüqi, and the others, a complex and unreadable expression in her eyes.

"Gu Fangqi is right. Underwater combat isn’t your strong suit."

"However, this time, all of you must come with me."

Everyone froze. ’All of us must go?’

Of course, they were happy to go with Shen Yue, to be by her side and protect her at all times.

But at the same time, alarm bells rang in their minds!

’Shen Yue’s expression is so grave. Could it be that she’s foreseen something?’

As she spoke, she fixed her gaze on Si Muye’s face.

"Including you, Si Muye. Are you willing to come with me?"

Si Muye was stunned. He hadn’t expected Shen Yue to ask such a question at a time like this.

Even Huang Ziyue, Mu Silin, and the others found her question a little strange...

’Even they knew that there was no need to ask. As long as Shen Yue needed him, Si Muye would of course be willing to go!’

Si Muye didn’t even have to think, his gaze as resolute as the day they first met.

"Of course, I’m willing."

He had thought Shen Yue wouldn’t ask him to go.

After all, he wasn’t the children’s biological father, even though he loved them, and Xi Xi, very much.

But he never imagined that Shen Yue would be willing to bring him along.

...

The group had to leave for the sea area immediately, so the duties for Barbaric City were handed over to the newly selected City Lord, Kaiya.

Kaiya was from the Black Bear Dog Clan. His spiritual power was outstanding among all the candidates, having reached B+ rank.

He was also extremely intelligent and possessed an unwavering conviction to protect Barbaric City.

While Mu Silin and Ye Lüqi went to see Kaiya, Huang Ziyue, Gu Fangqi, and the others began preparing supplies for the journey and gathering reinforcements.

Yun Lie Ting stood in the courtyard like a rookie recruit, completely unsure of what he should be doing.

Now that he was suddenly going to the sea area with Shen Yue, he was starting to feel nervous.

Seeing how gravely everyone was preparing, the only thing he understood was that he needed to bring more of his own men. If anything happened, he had to protect Wubao and Shen Yue.

Just then, as everyone was busy, Shen Yue came out of the house and walked directly up to Si Muye.

Si Muye was speaking with several warriors from the Ancient Bear Clan, likely giving them instructions and arranging for reinforcements.

"Si Muye, I want to go take a look at Bright Mountain. Do you want to come with me?"

Shen Yue asked him directly.

Si Muye was more than happy to, and his handsome features softened.

"Alright, I’ll go with you."

Just then, the children overheard their conversation.

"Ancient Bear Father, Female Mother, Er Bao wants to go too!"

"Dabao too! Dabao wants to go with Female Mother to see Bright Mountain!"

"Wubao wants to go too!"

"Liu Bao wants to go with Ancient Bear Father and Female Mother too!"

Shen Yue watched the children clinging to Si Muye’s pant legs, not yet having said a word.

But Si Muye had already swept them up in a hug, setting one on his neck, another hanging off his shoulder, and a third perched on his arm.

He was doting on them completely, his body draped with the little ones, and two more held in his arms.

"Alright, Ancient Bear Father will take you all with us. Let’s go!"

Shen Yue watched the gentle smile on Si Muye’s sunny and handsome face.

His eyes were filled with love for the children.

She took a deep breath, her heart trembling slightly, and stepped forward.

"Alright, let’s go with Ancient Bear Father. We’ll go see the seeds we planted before we leave!"

The other men in the courtyard watched as Shen Yue left with only Si Muye and the children, saying nothing.

Their expressions all faltered for a moment.

’They didn’t quite understand. Time was so tight. Why would Shen Yue want to make a trip to Bright Mountain at a time like this?’

’Was she worried about the land on Bright Mountain before leaving?’

「On Bright Mountain.」

The common folk standing guard here saw Shen Yue and Si Muye approaching and thought they were there for an inspection. They were overjoyed.

"Benefactor A Yue, My Lord, you’re here! Rest assured, we are guarding Bright Mountain very well. We absolutely will not let anyone desecrate or damage it!"

"That’s right, not even a fly can get in! This land is our lifeline. No one is allowed to ruin it!"

Shen Yue listened, her brilliant eyes carrying a complex, profound meaning as she looked at the land they had painstakingly cultivated over the past days.

She informed them,

"I have complete faith in you. However, we will be leaving Barbaric City for a while, so Bright Mountain will be in your hands to protect!"

When the people heard this, they cried out.

"Huh? You’re leaving?"

"Can’t you stay a few more days?"

"Yes, the seeds haven’t even sprouted yet! Benefactor A Yue, My Lord, you can’t go!"

"That’s right! All of us haven’t even had a chance to properly thank Benefactor A Yue and the Lords. How can you just leave like this?"