Chapter 169 Problem Solved

Murong Yi caught that look from Qin Yu and instantly guessed what was on her mind. Before Qin Yu could even open her mouth, she took the initiative to strike first.

"Qin Yu, the Five-Elements Gu must be destroyed! You don't need to say another word! There is no room for negotiation on this matter!" Murong Yi said, her tone laced with a mix of exasperation and high expectations.

Qin Yu froze, swallowing back the words that were already on the tip of her tongue. She pressed her lips together, her expression clouded with displeasure.

Ouyang Jue, sensing the tense atmosphere between the two, quickly chimed in, "Qin Yu, you don't understand how terrifying this Five-Elements Gu is. If—" Before Ouyang Jue could finish, Qin Yu interrupted him.

"I do know! It is precisely because I know that I want to keep it! No one knows to what extent the zombies will evolve in the future. If this Five-Elements Gu remains, it might just become a powerful partner to fight alongside us!" Qin Yu countered.

"That may be true, but you must realize—" Murong Yi's face remained icy.

"I know the Five-Elements Gu is ferocious and lacks discernment. But I feel like it regards me as a partner; it even nuzzled against me just now!" Qin Yu showed extraordinary stubbornness regarding the Five-Elements Gu. She had a strong intuition that this creature would undoubtedly become a formidable ally!

Seeing that Qin Yu was completely impervious to reason, Murong Yi grew so angry that her chest heaved visibly. Ouyang Jue could only pat her shoulder to soothe her irritation.

"Fine! Qin Yu, since you say so, how can you guarantee that it won't harm you? Or harm any of us? If a disaster strikes one day, do you really think you can escape its wrath?" Murong Yi crossed her arms, staring intently at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu shook her head; she could make no such guarantees. Even though the Five-Elements Gu was a spiritual entity, it ultimately lacked a clear sense of right and wrong. Such spiritual creatures acted purely on instinct, entirely unlike complex human beings.

Hearing Murong Yi's words, Qin Yu's spirit instantly sagged because she truly could not guarantee what the future might hold. If her own stubbornness were to cause her companions to suffer harm in the future, it would truly be her own unforgivable sin.

Although Qin Yu had never been a saintly person, she always placed those she truly acknowledged above all else. Because of this temperament, the number of people she accepted into her inner circle was exceedingly rare, as she harbored a deep fear of being hurt and meeting a desolate end.

Seeing Qin Yu's attitude soften slightly, Murong Yi sighed softly and adopted a milder tone. "Qin Yu, it's not that we want to forbid you from keeping it, but it is genuinely dangerous. If it were feasible, who of us wouldn't want it to become our companion? After all, it is a spiritual creature of heaven and earth!"

Qin Yu could only nod helplessly. Just as she was about to hand the Five-Elements Gu over to Murong Yi, her hand suddenly paused. She swiftly withdrew it, clutching the Five-Elements Gu even tighter against herself.

Murong Yi's outstretched hand froze awkwardly in mid-air. Utterly bewildered, she looked at Qin Yu with a gaze full of questions.

At that moment, a confident smile bloomed on Qin Yu's face. Softly, she said, "Murong, Ouyang, if you trust me, leave the Five-Elements Gu with me. You don't need to worry about it going berserk!"

Murong Yi's hand halted as she heard the long-absent voice of Jin Dabao echo in her mind: "Trust the Spirit of Life!"

Looking at Qin Yu, who radiated confidence and a calm smile, Murong Yi ultimately chose to believe her—to believe in the Spirit of Life, a miracle in its own right.

At the same time, she thought with a trace of self-mockery that she had simply lived for too long and grown overly arrogant. Why assume that what she couldn't accomplish was impossible for others? Ah, the Spirit of Life, Qin Yu! Let me see just what kind of charm you truly possess!

Seeing Murong Yi nod, Ouyang Jue followed suit and agreed, "Alright, we trust you!"

Joy surged within Qin Yu's heart, though she maintained her serene smile on the surface. Simultaneously, she whispered inwardly, "Little Flower, I believe in you! I leave everything in your hands!"

As it turned out, the moment Qin Yu had handed the Five-Elements Gu to Murong Yi, Little Flower—who had been silent for a long time—had suddenly told her that if she trusted her, she should hand the Five-Elements Gu over, for she had a way to keep the creature permanently docile.

Upon hearing those words, Qin Yu had immediately pulled back the Five-Elements Gu and given her assurance to Murong Yi and Ouyang Jue.

Thus, such a momentous issue was peacefully resolved. Qin Yu tucked the Five-Elements Gu back into her bosom—though she actually tossed it straight into her spatial dimension—and bid Murong Yi and Ouyang Jue goodnight before heading off to rest. Having endured a grueling day, she quickly drifted off into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, two figures suddenly materialized inside Qin Yu's spatial dimension: one male and one female, one older and one younger. This startled the Mouse King, who was wholeheartedly gnawing on a mineral chunk. The Mouse King nervously clutched its mineral to a small corner and resumed chewing, though its tiny eyes continued to dart over toward them every now and then.

The two arrivals were none other than Little Flower and Little Black, whom they hadn't seen in ages. Little Flower still retained the appearance of a little girl, her hair tied in two adorable braids that made her look exceptionally cute. Little Black, on the other hand, had grown into a youth; his slender figure stood upright and straight, exuding an infinite sense of security.

Little Flower squatted down, picked up the slightly dizzy Five-Elements Gu that had just been tossed into the space, and cradled it in her right palm. In a soft, sweet voice, she asked Little Black, "Little Black, isn't this little fellow adorable?"

Little Black nodded, then seemed to recall something and added, "Not as adorable as you."

Little Flower's eyes curved into crescent moons with a bright smile, making her look even more endearing. Little Black bent down to gather Little Flower into his arms, pressing his lips gently against her cheek. Before she could react, he took her left hand into his own.

Little Flower rolled her eyes dramatically at Little Black and said, "Let's go back to our own space."

Little Black nodded, scooped up Little Flower, and vanished from the spot in an instant.

After the two disappeared, the Mouse King clutched its mineral chunk and scampered over to the spot where they had vanished. Sniffing the air and finding nothing unusual, it scratched its tiny head and happily went back to chewing on its mineral!

The minerals here were simply too delicious! Yum, yum.

Meanwhile, in a neglected corner overlooked by everyone—if they could even be called people—Little Red was still quietly undergoing self-repair. Its restoration had only reached ten percent, meaning the day of its awakening was likely still far off.

As for Little Green, which had remained coiled around Little Red's neck, it was growing longer day by day. Before long, it would recover its original length, and at that moment, it would finally awaken as well!

All in all, Qin Yu's side seemed entirely peaceful, with everything progressing smoothly in a positive direction.

As for Hu Ke, who had heartlessly abandoned Qin Yu and the others at the crack of dawn, what kind of situation was awaiting him?