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Ning Rongrong looked up, anxiously watching her father:
"But Father, time is of the essence now. How can I rest? The longer we delay, the more danger Sister Bìluò is in!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and flicked her nose:
"Silly girl, only by resting well can you have more energy to find help. Think about it, if you're groggy now, even if a clue is right in front of you, you might not see it. It's like last time when you were looking for your precious hairpin; you searched for a long time and couldn't find it, but after a nap, you found it right by your pillow."
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but laugh at her father's words:
"Father, that's two different things."
Ning Fengzhi pulled Ning Rongrong up from her seat:
"Rongrong, listen to your father. Go rest for a while; Elder and I will continue to watch here. When you're well-rested and full of spirit, come back and search together. Maybe you'll find many useful clues at once."
Ning Rongrong thought about it and felt that her father made sense.
She stretched, yawning as she said:
"Alright then, Father, I'll just rest for a little while."
Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile:
"That's more like it, my precious daughter." Watching Ning Rongrong's retreating back, Ning Fengzhi sat back down and continued to carefully examine the scroll.
Inside the Speed Clan castle.
The main area previously invaded by Spirit Hall was still a large expanse of ruins.
Upon these ruins, Bai Chenxiang and the rest of the clan were busy rebuilding their home.
Some once-glorious iconic Speed Clan buildings were now just remnants of beams and pillars, evoking a sense of regret.
But Bai Chenxiang's eyes were filled with determination and hope; she knew that as long as everyone worked together, the clan would surely regain its former glory.
"Everyone, put in more effort! Once these stones are cleared, we can start rebuilding the houses."
Bai Chenxiang loudly encouraged everyone.
"Young Sect Master, this work is truly exhausting."
A young clan member said, wiping sweat from his forehead.
Bai Chenxiang smiled and replied:
"It's tough for everyone, but we must rebuild our home as quickly as possible, so the clan can stand up again and restore the Speed Clan's original appearance!"
"That's right, we can't be defeated by this small difficulty."
Another older clan member echoed.
Just as everyone was bustling with activity, a sudden argument broke out.
Bai Chenxiang frowned and quickly walked over.
She saw two clan members arguing heatedly about something.
"What's going on? What happened? Why are you arguing?"
Bai Chenxiang asked seriously.
One of the clan members spoke first:
"Young Sect Master, he wasn't working properly and pushed a large stone towards me, almost hitting me."
The other clan member immediately retorted:
"You were just careless; that stone was already there. I didn't push it at all."
Bai Chenxiang looked at the two, feeling a bit helpless.
At this critical time, everyone should have been united, yet they were arguing over a small matter.
"Alright, stop arguing."
Bai Chenxiang raised her voice:
"Our top priority now is to rebuild the clan, not to argue here. It's just a stone; can't everyone help each other clear it away?"
"But, Young Sect Master, he went too far; it almost got me."
The first clan member was still a bit unconvinced.
"I said I didn't move that stone!"
The other clan member immediately explained.
Seeing the situation about to escalate again, Bai Chenxiang quickly made a shushing gesture.
Bai Chenxiang sighed slightly and comforted them warmly:
"We are a family. Now that the clan faces such great difficulties, we should support each other, not blame each other. If we ourselves are not united, how can we rebuild our home?"
The two clan members lowered their heads after hearing Bai Chenxiang's words.
Bai Chenxiang continued:
"Oh, no need for such anger. This is just a small matter. You two are big boys now, so don't be narrow-minded and nitpick, okay?"
Bai Chenxiang's voice was as gentle as water, healing everyone's hearts.
After a while, one of the clan members spoke:
"Young Sect Master, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."
The other clan member also said:
"I was also wrong; I shouldn't have argued with you. Let's clear the stone together."
Bai Chenxiang felt a sense of relief watching the two reconcile. She smiled and said:
"That's right. Only by working together can the clan regain its former glory faster."
Bai Chenxiang smiled faintly, a small dimple appearing on her face.
She couldn't help but recall the moments she shared with Zhuge Lan.
When she used to play or argue with Zhuge Lan.
He would always make all sorts of strange gestures, but he would always back down just before she reached her breaking point.
Then he would gently coax her.
Bai Chenxiang's thoughts drifted, and the days spent with Zhuge Lan unfolded before her like warm scrolls.
The ups and downs they experienced together, the laughter and tears, now became her most cherished memories.
"I wonder how that idiot is doing now…"
Bai Chenxiang said worriedly.
Elder Jian, who was beside her, heard her words, patted Bai Chenxiang's back, and then looked up at the sky:
"He'll be fine. He's Zhuge Lan, after all. He was able to pull our Speed Clan back from the brink of extinction by himself. Moreover, before I met him, Zhuge Lan was a legendary figure, though not exactly a positive one… Hahaha!"
Listening to Elder Jian's words, Bai Chenxiang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
But her heart remained heavy, and she anxiously said to Elder Jian:
"Elder Jian, but I'm still very worried about Zhuge Lan. I want to go to Spirit Hall to check on the situation."
Elder Jian frowned and said:
"Young Sect Master, since Zhuge Lan asked you to stay here, he must have his reasons. Spirit Hall is an extremely dangerous place, with countless powerful individuals. If you go now, not only will you not be able to help, but you might also distract him."
Bai Chenxiang bit her lip and said:
"But I'm really worried about him. I'm afraid he'll encounter danger."
Elder sighed:
"We can only trust Zhuge Lan's strength and hope he returns safely."
Bai Chenxiang sighed helplessly, clenching her fists tightly.
She gazed in the direction of Spirit Hall, silently praying for Zhuge Lan's safety.
After resolving the small argument, Bai Chenxiang pulled her thoughts back and immersed herself in the busy reconstruction work.
She personally moved stones, helped the artisans build temporary shelters, and cleared various construction debris and weeds damaged by the battle.
Sweat soaked her clothes, but she didn't care.
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