"You think anyone believes you?" Ling Nan’s eyes widened fiercely; he couldn’t be bothered to waste words with someone . So, he swung another punch, but unfortunately, Dongfang Yu was prepared this time, and caught Ling Nan’s fist with a quick hand. Their strength was evenly matched, and they started brawling on the ground, Xiao Wen regained her composure at this moment, observing Dongfang Yu’s expression just now, and it was clear he was in a state of mental distraction. She knew Dongfang Yu’s intention regarding Gu Qiaoqiao—to form a master-servant contract with Qiaoqiao, somewhat similar to the contracts her Phoenix Clan made with the Mysterious Dragon Box. However, Dongfang Yu’s contract was even more sinister, as it could render the other party without consciousness, obeying his every command. Xiao Wen thought, if Dongfang Yu had already controlled Gu Qiaoqiao, he wouldn’t be standing honestly at the edge of this cliff waiting for them. He’s not someone who would give them any explanation. He would definitely have taken Gu Qiaoqiao and left without a trace. To places—far southeast, northwest; deep wilderness; over wide rivers and vast oceans—where they might never find them... Looking at him now, it seems he really doesn’t know where Gu Qiaoqiao is, but they were clearly together just a moment ago. And at this moment, Dongfang Yu, growing impatient, released a Spirit Talisman that sped forward like a flaming serpent, heading straight for Ling Nan, the closest to him. Ling Nan naturally dodged it, and then they separated. Dongfang Yu moved swiftly, drifting ten steps away, and said with a frown, "I truly don’t know where Gu Qiaoqiao is, but I can tell you, she disappeared with the Mysterious Dragon Box, right here..." As he spoke these words, he pointed to an empty area before him, while Xiao Wen’s expression turned grave, and she quickly rushed over to examine it with all her available power, only to be disappointed in finding there wasn’t any trace of Gu Qiaoqiao at all. Ling Nan knew too that since he couldn’t take down Dongfang Yu at this moment, he shouldn’t entangle with him further; finding Sister Qiaoqiao was urgent. Ling Nan ran to the edge of the cliff, looking down below, where the moonlight reflected off the shimmering pool of water, with a full moon mirrored on the surface, appearing beautiful. Xiao Wen saw Ling Nan lying at the cliff’s edge, approached him, pulled him back, and whispered, "Qiaoqiao wouldn’t have fallen; if she did, Dongfang Yu wouldn’t be standing here." At this moment, Xiao Wen’s heart was far from peaceful. No one knew better than her the power of the Mysterious Dragon Box; using Fingertip Blood to unlock it could reveal another secret of the Box—this revelation came from her father. However, her father didn’t understand it entirely. But the general idea was that if the Mysterious Dragon Box was truly unlocked, it could open the Reincarnation Gate, or even the Time-Space Gate. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novèlfire.net Thinking of this, Xiao Wen’s heart suddenly began pounding. Open the Time-Space Gate? Could it be possible the Mysterious Dragon Box, in such a critical moment, when the master faced great danger, had taken Gu Qiaoqiao to another dimension? If true, would Gu Qiaoqiao never return? At this thought, Xiao Wen’s heart sank. Today’s events unfolded too suddenly, and she loathed herself for being so deep in sleep, not even realizing Qiaoqiao had left. Xiao Wen cast a fierce gaze toward Dongfang Yu. Knowing that nothing could be learned from him.