For several consecutive days, Ji Yunxi received not the slightest bit of news from Jing Weiwei. Her heart was filled with anxiety, but at this moment, waiting was the only option. It was neither possible nor appropriate for her to leave the valley.
Just then, a letter from Zhao Qingcang arrived.
"I've had all the branches of the Moon - Gazing Pavilion investigated, but there's no sign of Feng Xingzhi, Lu Shu, Jiang Yaoji, Jiang Yin and the others... I wonder how Jing Weiwei is?"
After Ji Yunxi finished reading the letter, the paper turned into stardust and scattered from her hand. Spiritual energy gathered at her fingertips. Her fingers danced nimbly as she wrote in the air, and the words automatically arranged themselves on the paper.
"Be extremely careful and ensure your own safety."
Ji Yunxi remembered that Zhao Qingcang had also asked about Jing Weiwei in the letter. For a moment, she didn't know how to reply.
Now that Jing Weiwei had been gone for so long without a single bit of news, Ji Yunxi really didn't know how to answer Zhao Qingcang.
She originally wanted to hide the truth from him and even finished writing a letter.
But then she thought that Zhao Qingcang was probably just like her. If she received false news about Feng Xingzhi, it wouldn't comfort her at all. Instead, it would only make her more worried.
She raised her hand to destroy the letter and wrote a new one, deciding to tell the truth.
Just as she was writing the letter, Ji Yunxi suddenly looked up. She felt a pair of eyes following her closely. The gaze was so intense that it seemed to be everywhere.
The look in those eyes was unfriendly, but there was no killing intent. A hint of annoyance flashed across her eyes. She gathered her spiritual energy and waved her sleeve. All the doors and windows around her opened at the same time.
She looked around and saw Gu Feifei standing outside the left - hand window, glaring at her fiercely.
Ji Yunxi was completely out of patience with this woman. Even if Gu Feifei wasn't tired, Ji Yunxi herself was exhausted.
It was as if she had intruded into Gu Feifei's life, and Gu Feifei harbored a deep grudge against her.
Thinking of the rude words Gu Feifei had said the day before, Ji Yunxi's expression turned cold. She gave her a cold look, then waved her sleeve to close the doors and windows.
After finishing the letter, Ji Yunxi pushed open the door and walked out. She looked at the place where Gu Feifei had been standing. Now the person was gone, and the courtyard was quiet. Only the gentle breeze occasionally caressed her face. It seemed as if it had just been an illusion.
Ji Yunxi thought that Gu Feifei must have left because she found it boring.
She shook her head helplessly. Then, with a light tap of her toes, she flew like a swallow with her dress fluttering in the wind. She quickly ran to the back of the canyon.
There was a narrow path there, leading to the outside. On both sides were high cliffs, forming a natural barrier. It was extremely secluded, but the road was rough and difficult to walk on.
A spiritual light appeared in her palm. She waved it into the air, and soon a black - clothed man appeared in front of her.
"Greetings, Mistress!" The man clasped his fists and knelt on one knee.
Ji Yunxi handed him the letter. "Deliver this letter to Zhao Qingcang and tell him to keep watching. Inform me immediately if there's any news."
"Yes, Mistress!" The secret guard took the letter and quickly disappeared from sight.
Ji Yunxi watched the secret guard leave. She originally wanted to go back directly, but for some reason, she thought of the flower field in the valley and couldn't help but walk towards it.
From afar, the colorful flowers were vying for beauty. The delicate flowers were even more charming against the backdrop of the green leaves. As the sun was setting, the glow of the sunset was like a brocade draped over them, creating a magnificent sight. As she got closer, the intoxicating fragrance filled the air, making one want to be lost in this sea of flowers.
This flower field was planted by Feng Xingzhi for her personally, but Ji Yunxi rarely got to see it.
If it weren't for the regrets of each life, they should have been the most envied couple in the world.
But now, things had come to such a pass, which was really regrettable.
Nianyun seemed to sense its master's mood. It suddenly appeared and quietly accompanied her.
Ji Yunxi looked at Nianyun, then suddenly tightened her grip. She released the emotions she had suppressed for so long in the flower field, and then quickly retracted her sword. Her small face was full of determination.
Feng Xingzhi and she had suffered in so many lifetimes, and Jiang Yaoji was definitely to blame! She couldn't just sit and wait for death. Taking the initiative was the only way to gain the upper hand.
When she returned to the room again, Ji Yunxi wrote another letter, this time to Feng Heyang.
In the letter, she asked Feng Heyang if he had any clues about the former subordinates of the Fengche Palace. She planned to try to contact them herself. Then she summoned another secret guard of the Dream - Elegance Pavilion to deliver the letter.
Several more days passed, and there was still no letter from Jing Weiwei. It seemed as if everything was calm and had nothing to do with them.
But they all knew in their hearts that the calmer the surface, the more turbulent the undercurrents.
One day, Li Jiuge was pushing the food on her plate around. After much hesitation, she finally asked, "Yunxi, is there still no news about them?"
Ji Yunxi looked gloomy, and a hint of worry flashed across her eyes. "Still nothing."
Hearing this, Ji Yunyi, who was reaching for food, stopped his hand. "Don't worry. They'll be fine. Isn't it said that no news is good news?"
Li Jiuge knew that she had broken the calm. She quickly agreed, "Yes, yes. They'll definitely be okay!"
Ji Yunxi sighed. She couldn't even force a smile. "All the things sent to Xirong seem to have disappeared without a trace."
Li Jiuge held her hand. "Yunxi, don't worry. Jing Weiwei is your disciple of the Dream - Elegance Pavilion. She's so smart. She won't have any problems."
Ji Yunxi could only force a smile and mutter to herself as if trying to console herself. "I know. Everything will pass. They'll definitely be okay."
Li Jiuge had known Ji Yunxi since childhood. She had never seen her so sad. She exchanged a look with Ji Yunyi, and an idea came to her mind.
Ji Yunyi immediately saw what she was thinking. He didn't agree with her idea and kept shaking his head at her, signaling her not to say it.
Li Jiuge knew that her idea was not appropriate at this moment, but Ji Yunxi's depression was clearly not a good thing.
Gritting her teeth and ignoring Ji Yunyi's signals, Li Jiuge still spoke up. "Yunxi, if you're really worried, why don't we go and look for them ourselves?"
Ji Yunyi sighed. "I told you not to say it, but you insisted. Given the current situation, it's better for Yunxi not to leave. Sending her out now would be like sending her to her death!"
"But if Yunxi keeps being so depressed, she's lost weight. Is this a good situation?"
Ji Yunyi glanced at Ji Yunxi's face and softened his tone. "But we can't act rashly. We should plan carefully."
Li Jiuge had been suppressing her anger for a long time. Hearing this, her temper flared up. "Rashly? All you know is to plan carefully. But what have you planned? Do you have a better way now?"
Ji Yunyi also got angry and slapped the table. "No, she can't go out. This is the bottom line!"