Chương 1824: Change 1

Before Ouyang Mingjing departed, he approached Gu Chaoyan's carriage and spoke urgently, "Snow Territory's guards—two-thirds of them—have set off in search of him. We were ambushed, indicating that the internal conflict within Snow Territory is escalating. I don't have time to waste here with you."

"…."

"From this point onward, we will travel directly to the towns of Snow Territory. Once there, we will dispatch additional troops to continue the search. Accompany me to the town, and I will fulfill my promise by giving you the Fire Lotus. Don't break your word, Phoenix Girl."

With those words, Ouyang Mingjing returned to his own carriage and departed without further inquiry or delay.

The hidden guards from Shadow Door contemplated intervening, but the Snow Territory guards stepped forward, creating an insurmountable obstacle.

Gu Chaoyan spoke from within the carriage, "We should heed their instructions."

The hidden guards ceased their advance.