Zhou Ling ceased any further conversation with Parson and instead approached Liao Ning, enveloping her in his arms.
Lowering his head, he inquired softly, "Are you alright?"
Liao Ning shook her head, bewildered and curious about the unfolding situation.
"We'll talk about it later," Zhou Ling replied in a hushed tone.
He then exited the dungeon with the weakened Liao Ning. Parson attempted to intercept them, but the soldiers swiftly thwarted his efforts without mercy.
"What is happening? Liao Xi, you owe me an explanation! Don't you understand the importance of the experiment at this moment?" Parson grew increasingly anxious. He had endured enough torment and was unwilling to relinquish his chance at returning to normalcy.
However, Liao Xi coldly stated, "I will handle this." Without casting a backward glance, she departed the dungeon.
