C239 Before the Battle

Chu Yue inquired whether Chuxue and Xiaoling had eaten their fill. Chuxue responded with excitement, declaring they were indeed full, while Xiaoling simply affirmed she was satisfied. Chu Yue couldn't quite figure out why Xiaoling seemed a bit downcast, but he didn't dwell on it as there were more pressing matters at hand.

Once they had gathered their gear and weapons, the group