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The YaoGuai shook their heads at Zhang Nu’s words. Ling Xi’s illness could only be cured if the herb was found within three days. If not, it meant she would be gone forever..
“Ling Xi’s herb must be found within three days. If it isn’t, then it won’t matter anymore.”
Zhang Nu and the others felt their hearts sink. What were they supposed to do now?
Even if they traveled at full speed, it would take nearly two days just to reach the frozen lands. And in such a vast and desolate place, finding a single herb would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.
But could they really just stand by and watch Ling Xi die before their eyes?
“Is there truly no other way? Apart from the frozen lands, isn’t there anywhere else this herb could exist?”
The YaoGuai shook their heads. They didn’t know of any other places. All they knew was that the herb was extremely rare and difficult to obtain.
“I don’t know if it exists elsewhere. What I do know is that this plant is extraordinarily rare, found only in the frozen lands. When Ling Xi was young, we had one in our possession. But because she was playful, she once injured herself, and we had to use it then… Now, we really don’t know where to find another.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiao immediately rose to his feet. He was determined to head to the frozen lands to find the herb. No matter what, he had to save Ling Xi.
“I’ll go to the frozen lands now and see if I can find it! Tell me—what’s the herb called? What does it look like? Hurry and tell me!”
The YaoGuai, seeing how desperate Zhang Nu and the others were, also knew this outcome was not what they had ever wanted. But things had already come to this point; nothing could be changed.
“Even if you go to the frozen lands now—even if you find it, you won’t make it back in time. Ling Xi’s condition is far too critical. Her body isn’t suited for long journeys.”
Hearing denial after denial, Lin Xiao felt as though he couldn’t breathe.
It was as if the YaoGuai were rejecting his every word, dismissing everything he suggested as wrong. But even if the chance was slim, shouldn’t they at least try? How could they just declare Ling Xi’s death sentence without even attempting?
“So what if it’s hopeless? We have to try! I won’t just stand here and watch her die!”
Hearing this, Zhang Nu understood even more clearly just how much Ling Xi meant to Lin Xiao. If he told Lin Xiao that Ling Xi was doomed, Lin Xiao would not be able to bear it.
“That’s right! Isn’t there some way? We’ll head for the frozen lands right now. Can’t you help us extend her time a little? We’ll return as fast as we can!”
But the YaoGuai shook their heads again. Zhang Nu’s tone was gentler now, but the result remained the same.
"We can’t prolong Ling Xi’s life. Her body was just too fragile. If you're really filled with regret now… then why didn’t you protect her when it mattered? We’re heartbroken too—but what power do we have to change anything?"
Hearing this, Zhang Nu and the others fell silent.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiao’s aura grew darker and darker, the urge for destruction burning stronger in his eyes. The oppressive weight radiating from him was terrifying—just a glance from him felt like he might devour someone alive.
Sensing it, Zhang Nu quickly stepped in beside him.
“Lin Xiao, calm down. This isn’t completely hopeless. Let me at least ask—what does this herb look like? Where exactly might it appear?”
Turning back to the YaoGuai, he continued: “Even so, shouldn’t you at least tell us the details of this herb? If we know what to look for, we’ll keep searching with everything we have.”
The YaoGuai exchanged glances. Finally, they decided to tell the truth.
“The herb is called Snowbloom Fragrance. It grows in the frozen lands and only appears during blizzards—hence its name. It’s incredibly difficult to harvest, which is why it’s so rare. If you truly want to find it, you’ll have to collect it yourselves. It can’t be found on the market at all.”