Lin Shanshan and Xiaoju were imprisoned by Ning Zhuo in the mechanical cabin.
Lin Shanshan's face was cold as she said, "Young Master Ning Zhuo, you have deceived Shanshan too deeply. What martial art was that just now, that made me unable to move in an instant?"
Of course, it was "Life Hanging Thread"!
But Ning Zhuo could only give a wry smile, cupped his hands in apology, and said, "That was the skill of 'Fingertip Acupoint,' I've made Miss Lin laugh."
"This time, I acted not out of a desire for revenge, but to help Miss Lin, to help your sect."
Lin Shanshan's expression remained icy; nonetheless, she said, "Speak."
Xiaoju screamed, "Miss, don't listen to him! The sect leader suddenly activated the Mountain Suppressing Array, and they're searching for Ning Zhuo everywhere; he must have done something wrong. Now, he's even kidnapped us; he's a huge villain!"
Lin Shanshan inwardly lamented.
She was merely feigning compliance; if she didn't delay for time, how could she hope for her father to come to her rescue?
Ning Zhuo sighed deeply, "Thank you, Miss Lin, for giving me this opportunity. Sigh... There's a reason for everything; please let me explain in detail to you."
Ning Zhuo then recounted the matter concerning the Myriad Demons Cave, how he had exposed the suspicious nature of the brew from Netherworld, and his experience exploring the Array-in-Array with Linghu Jiu.
Lin Shanshan and Xiaoju were silent for a long time, both shocked by the tale.
Ning Zhuo cupped his hands and apologized again, "I did not wish to cause trouble with your sect."
"I also did not anticipate that such a situation would arise."
"But clearly, your sect leader has no intention of letting us go; they seem determined to keep this secret."
"I completely understand; after all, such an opportunity is not simple and is highly valuable!"
"I am merely trying to save myself."
"Now that the Golden Core Ancestor of my clan has been imprisoned and held under house arrest by your sect leader, I am truly devoid of any options and can only seek Miss Lin's help."
Lin Shanshan and Xiaoju exchanged glances, both moved and helpless about the complex and awkward situation they found themselves in.
They understood Ning Zhuo.
Lin Shanshan's expression softened, "Young Master Ning Zhuo, please understand the situation clearly. Even with the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon, there is no escape."
"Even if you managed to run away, could you leave the monastery unguarded? Unless your clan migrates once again from Fire Persimmon Immortal City!"
"It would be better if you let me go, and I will plead with my father on your behalf. If you trust me, I will ensure a proper arrangement for you and your family."
"But if you insist on going it alone, it will be a mistake added to mistake, making it impossible for both sides to step back, exacerbating the conflict, causing the situation to spiral out of control, and eventually leading the Ning Family into the abyss."
Upon hearing this, Ning Zhuo couldn't help but take a long look at Lin Shanshan.
He clapped his hands and sighed, "Miss Lin truly lives up to being the heiress of the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect, I see your grace now."
"However, it seems you have misjudged the current situation."
"I am merely requesting Miss Lin's help, to persuade your father to be calmer and not to make a lifelong irreversible mistake."
"You know, the foundation of the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect took him hundreds of years to build and manage; it was not easy. If it were to be destroyed over this, it would be such a pity."
Lin Shanshan raised her eyebrows, about to speak.
Xiaoju interrupted, "You talk a good game! Since the sect leader has already subdued your patriarch, he surely has the Nascent Soul Level Demon Ape under control, and no waves can be stirred."
"Yet here you are making alarmist statements, trying to deceive us?"
"Humph, Miss, don't listen to him; he's just putting on a brave front!"
Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, "It seems Xiaoju has misunderstood me. The situation is not in the hands of your sect leader. Just wait and see; our reinforcements are about to arrive."
Seeing Ning Zhuo's confident and strategic demeanor, Lin Shanshan felt a light tremor in her heart and inquired, "Who is it?"
Outside Ten Thousand Medicine Valley, Zhu Xuanji rubbed his forehead, sighing, "Oh dear, they've really activated the Mountain Suppressing Array. Such an extensive maneuver; could it be just as Ning Zhuo stated in his letter?"