Although Ye Qingchen was currently absorbing the Energy Core in the cave and she should stay here to protect him, Xiao Xiao's disappearance left her unable to rest easy no matter what.
"Qin Yue, don't worry just yet," Li Nian'er softly comforted, "Let's split up and look for a while. Xiao Xiao might have just stepped out temporarily, but you must stay here to watch over Qingchen's safety. I'll look for her around the area."
Qin Yue hesitated for a moment but understood that Li Nian'er made sense, eventually nodding: "Then, sister Nian'er, be careful. If you find Xiao Xiao, inform me immediately."
Li Nian'er nodded solemnly and quickly turned to leave, searching further from the cave for traces of Xiao Xiao.
Qin Yue returned to stand before the cave, her eyes occasionally scanning the surroundings, the unease in her heart persisting.
The air outside the cave was filled with a hint of unease, Qin Yue's gaze grew sharper, and the anxiety in her heart gradually worsened.
