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"Um..."

Tang Xin didn't shirk the question and nodded softly in response.

She could no longer return to the Tang Sect, so leaving was her only choice. Not to mention she had already removed her face mask, leaving her with no retreat.

"Can I come find you in the outside world later?"

The little girl's face instantly turned melancholic and, after a long silence, she asked in a quiet voice.

They had been close sisters for over a decade and now they were about to part, perhaps never to meet again. Her heart was filled with sorrow and reluctance.

"Of course, you can..."

Tang Xin hurriedly assured her. Though she had left the mountains with Qin Fang, the outside world was far too unfamiliar. Even she wasn't sure if she could adapt. If Zhuoma could come to see her, of course, she would be delighted.

"Or... perhaps you could come with me!"

A bold thought suddenly flashed through Tang Xin's mind, nearly slipping out of her mouth without thinking.

"Eh..."

Zhuoma was taken aback, obviously having never contemplated such an idea. Now that Tang Xin had brought it up so suddenly, she was completely unprepared and didn't know how to respond.

Although she did not want to be separated from her good sister Tang Xin, the idea of leaving the mountain had never crossed her mind.

More importantly, if she left the mountain, where could she go?

She was a complete stranger to the outside world, not knowing a single person... Even Spicy Pepper Zhuoma felt lost at the prospect of venturing beyond the mountain.

"Qin Fang, shall we take Zhuoma with us?"

Tang Xin knew her suggestion was abrupt, but she had her sister's interests at heart.

Zhuoma had learned the martial arts Tang Xin taught her and was known as the top expert in the Gelan Tribe, which saved her from the fate of marrying off early like other girls her age in the tribe.

But once the Tang Sect started investigating Tang Nan's matter, Zhuoma might get entangled due to her connection with Tang Xin, and staying could mean trouble.

Even if the Tang Sect didn't go after Zhuoma, she would likely need to marry someone from the mountain soon... As her close sister, Tang Xin naturally didn't want Zhuoma's life to be ruined like that.

Since Qin Fang could take her out of the mountains, adding Zhuoma shouldn't be too much trouble. If the two sisters could stay together, it would be ideal.

"Well... it really depends on what she wants!"

Qin Fang was surprised too, but since Tang Xin had brought it up, he had no objections. To him, taking an additional person meant just another mouth to feed, and he could afford that.

Hearing Qin Fang's response, Tang Xin was very satisfied and immediately discussed it with Zhuoma.

"Let me think about it..."

Zhuoma didn't agree right away, indicating she needed to think it over. Like Tang Xin initially, her mind was filled with confusion and concerns, but from her eyes, it was clear she was tempted.

Others might deceive her, but Tang Xin wouldn't. Zhuoma truly trusted Tang Xin, but this was something she had not considered at all before. Her mind was in turmoil, unsure of what choice to make.

The matter was left at that, with Qin Fang not pressing further. Whether Zhuoma decided to leave would ultimately be up to her, and Qin Fang had no issues with it.

Soon, the group descended the mountain and returned to the Nayi Tribe.

Wen Yan's family had been waiting here early on. Seeing Qin Fang return safely, they all breathed a sigh of relief. However, Uncle Wen and the Wen Family Couple became vigilant when they noticed the beautiful and peerless woman Tang Xin next to Qin Fang...

But upon seeing Tang Xin's attire, they recalled her identity as the woman who had accompanied Zhuoma before.

The only difference now was that Tang Xin had removed her mask, revealing her stunningly beautiful face.

Regardless, Tang Xin indeed seemed more beautiful than Wen Yan by a measure, which definitely made them feel great pressure on behalf of their daughter.

However, Wen Yan didn't seem to notice anything and quickly mingled with Zhuoma and Tang Xin. The three young women of similar age, even with their diverse backgrounds as mountain people, outsiders, or from the Tang Sect, always found common topics quickly...

For instance, Tang Xin started inquiring about the outside world from Wen Yan, and upon learning that Tang Xin would be leaving the mountains with them, Wen Yan quickly shared many interesting stories about the outside world. Listening along, Zhuoma also couldn't help but feel a longing, her heart even more stirred.

"Uncle Wen, Auntie Song, something has happened, and I'm afraid we need to leave here as soon as possible. If we stay too long, it might be dangerous..."

Qin Fang didn't hide the truth from the Wen Family Couple. The Tang Sect might not know yet, but with Tang Zhan having escaped, time was of the essence. Better to explain directly than wait for potential dangers.

"Alright, no problem..."

Uncle Wen and Auntie Song were not old-fashioned people. They had long realized that Qin Fang was no ordinary individual, and having him stay with them in the mountains for such a long time, they were already very content.

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