If you truly want to be with Ling Xi, then you must earn their approval. Without it, youll never be able to be with her smoothly.

When Lin Xiao heard Zhang Nu say this, he found it reasonable. That was why he cared so much about the people standing before himbecause they could all be considered Ling Xis family. Precisely because they were her family, he had been showing restraint.

But if these people ever crossed his bottom line, he wouldnt care who they were. They would pay the price.

I understand everything youve said. Thats why Ive been doing my best to control my temper I know I cant go too far with them.

Zhang Nu nodded. As long as Lin Xiao understood, that was enough. What he feared most was Lin Xiao not realizing this, and later regretting itthat would be far more troublesome.

As long as you know, then I wont worry any further. Just stay here and wait. Ling Xi will not be in danger. Now that those YaoGuais are here, they wont ignore her. Once her condition stabilizes, well give her all the spiritual energy she needs, and shell recover her form.

Lin Xiao nodded. He was deeply grateful to Zhang Nuif not for him, they might not be in this situation at all.

Zhang Nu, truly thank you for saving Ling Xi. I dont even know how to put it into words.

But Zhang Nu felt Lin Xiao was speaking too soon. Ling Xi didnt even know his true feelings yet, there was no need for Lin Xiao to be thanking him.

Theres no need to thank me. Youre not anyone to Ling Xi right nowyou dont have that qualification. Save those words for the day she truly accepts you.

Lin Xiao knew Zhang Nu was deliberately encouraging him. He also understood that if he really wanted a future with Ling Xi, it would be a long road.

He was born emotionally incomplete, only knowing how to hold Ling Xi tightly in his grasp. He didnt know how to express affection. Sometimes that mindset was frightening enough to make Ling Xi feel repelled.

But Lin Xiao didnt understand any of thathe only thought he was being good to her. As outsiders, Zhang Nu and the others could see clearly: Lin Xiao did care for Ling Xi. But Ling Xi also had her own desires and things she wanted to do, and Lin Xiao always considered things from his own perspective, stopping her from reaching for them. It was precisely this difference that would someday lead to arguments between them.

But all of that was still far away. For now, the YaoGuai continued treating Ling Xi. Her body was extremely complicated: once injured, it was very difficult for her to heal. And this time, her wound was especially severe.

It wasnt an ordinary woundit was inflicted by a talisman of protection.

The YaoGuais expressions remained grim.

Zhang Nu and the others approached, unable to hold back. How is Ling Xis condition? What needs to be done? Is there anything we can do?

But the YaoGuai didnt look kindly at them. They laid all the blame for Ling Xis injuries on Zhang Nu and his companions, believing they had failed to protect her. If they had truly taken care of her, she would never have ended up like this.

Before Ling Xi left with them, they had already warned themLing Xis body was very unusual. Yet she was still injured.

I remember telling you long ago that Ling Xi has a very special physique. But you didnt take my words to heart, did you? If you had, she wouldnt be lying here now.

Her condition is extremely complicated. If she truly wants to recover, shell need an extraordinarily rare herb. One that only grows in places of extreme cold. Such herbs are nearly nonexistent in this world.

Hearing this, Zhang Nu and the others were struck with despair.

No wonder the YaoGuai had been so shockedno wonder they cared for Ling Xi so much. Her body was far more fragile than they had imagined.

But what now? They didnt have such a herb.

Then what should we do? If we head to the frozen lands now, will it still be in time?