Gu An looked at the sword, feeling exhilarated. For him, this was the treasure closest to his heart.
Everyone gathered around. The blade was snow - white all over, emitting a glistening light. Even an ordinary mortal without any spiritual power could tell at a glance that it was a divine weapon.
Everyone marveled at it one after another. The people from Qinshe Valley all showed delight on their faces. After all, this was the treasure they had painstakingly crafted.
Ji Yunxi finally felt relieved. "Since that's the case, we should waste no time. Azhi and I will take Qingxuan to find its original body. The rest of you should stay here."
Yun Luotian frowned gracefully, thinking it inappropriate. "This... I'm afraid it's not right. We should go together."
Ji Yunxi refused. She had her own considerations. "Now that Jiang Yaoji has re - established contact with Yuehua Palace, she is bound to attack us. We can't all go together. That would make us too big a target. But if we leave some people behind, who will take care of the injured? So it's better for everyone to stay and defend."
Feng Xingzhi also thought Ji Yunxi was right. "With Uncle here, Qinshe Valley will still be safe. If we travel light, our target will be smaller, and it will be less likely for us to be discovered by Yue Chen's people."
Yun Luotian still thought it was inappropriate. She hadn't been separated from her senior sister for so many days. What if something happened? She would be far away and couldn't do anything.
Yun Luotian wasn't the only one worried about Ji Yunxi. Yun Hui was also very concerned.
Among them, Yun Han was the only one who didn't show his worry. "Alright, stop arguing. If Yunxi and Xingzhi can't do it, none of you can. They have their own plans. Since a large group of people would be a bigger target, you should listen to them."
Everyone was brought back to their senses by his words. After discussion, they reluctantly agreed to Ji Yunxi's proposal.
Feng Xingzhi put away the Lingwu Ice Blade, and several people went back to pack their things.
He then went to Ji Yunxi's room. "Xixi, maybe I should take Qingxuan there alone."
Ji Yunxi turned her head. "Azhi, Qingxuan is my contracted spiritual beast. I'm afraid only I can go."
Feng Xingzhi knew he couldn't persuade her. He sighed and stepped forward to take the things from her hands. "Then let's go together."
The two held hands and walked out of the door. Qingxuan leaned on one side, shook its head helplessly, and followed.
Before leaving, Ji Yunxi specifically told Lushu in front of everyone, "Put aside your grudges and handle the affairs of Menghua Pavilion well."
Lushu nodded in agreement and accompanied them all the way out. Ji Yunxi took the opportunity to pull him aside. "Ashu, find a way to inform Feng Heyang of the current situation and ask for her advice."
Lushu knew the reason why she told him privately. It wasn't that she didn't trust others, but that if too many people knew, there was a risk of leakage, which would be very dangerous.
"I understand. Don't worry. I'll handle it when I get back."
Everyone else also came out. Seeing the four of them at the valley entrance, Yun Han stepped forward to exhort them. "Yunxi, Xingzhi, be extremely careful. Contact us immediately if there's any situation."
Yun Hui also stepped forward. Due to his pride as a man, he said, "Senior sister, let Feng Xingzhi do all the hard work."
Ji Yunxi glanced at Feng Xingzhi and smiled with crescent - shaped eyes. "Okay, I'll remember. I'll let him do everything."
Feng Xingzhi was willing to indulge her and reached out to stroke her long, smooth hair.
Lushu moved closer to Qingxuan. "You have to protect the master and the pavilion master on this journey... But you're not really up to it."
Qingxuan gasped. "Hiss?! Can you stop talking nonsense?"
"Did I talk nonsense? You have to find your body. Otherwise, you always say it's because you don't have a body when we fight."
"Once I find my body, I'll definitely beat you up." Qingxuan gritted its teeth. It thought Lushu was talking nonsense because of his confused memory, but now it realized he was like this all along.
It glared at him. "Don't push me or I'll beat you!"
Lushu raised an eyebrow, with an expression that seemed to say "What can you do to me?"
The two bickered in a sarcastic way, but Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi didn't take it seriously. Maybe this kind of bickering was normal for them.
As they were talking, Lushu suddenly changed his tone. "You must come back safely."
Qingxuan paused for a moment and couldn't help smiling with pursed lips. "Okay, I know."
Yun Luotian, standing on one side, heard everything and teased Lushu. "Lushu, you don't even care about your own master? You only care about Qingxuan."
Lushu immediately shivered. "No, no."
Yun Luotian wanted to tease him further. "Really? Why didn't I hear you tell Feng Xingzhi to be safe? You only said it to Qingxuan. It seems that Qingxuan has a special place in your heart!"
Lushu knew she was joking, but he couldn't think of a retort. He could only blush. "I... I just thought the pavilion master would be sad if he wasn't around."
The others nodded knowingly. "I see..."
The lively atmosphere diluted the sorrow of parting. They didn't continue. After the three stepped out of the valley entrance, Feng Xingzhi used his divine power in front of everyone to set up a barrier.
As long as the people inside didn't take the initiative to go out, no one could get in.
After setting up the barrier, he suddenly remembered the day when Ji Yunxi had lifted the barrier to save him, but unexpectedly, he had counter - attacked her.
Her expression at that time was still vivid in his mind. Feng Xingzhi's eyes were sore. Even though he had lost his memory, his mind was unstable, and he had no ability to distinguish. The more he thought about it, the more guilty he felt.
Ji Yunxi seemed to have forgotten about it and was about to turn around and leave. Feng Xingzhi reached out and grabbed her. "Xixi, I'm so glad you were okay that day. Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done."
Ji Yunxi was stunned. She knew what he was referring to. She reached out and patted him. "Azhi, it's all in the past. I don't blame you. Don't think too much about it."
Before she could say anything else, Qingxuan whispered and blamed Feng Xingzhi. "Don't think too much? That won't do. The master has been so kind to you. That day, you stabbed her hard. If Feng Heyang hadn't arrived in time, you might be just a handful of loess by now."
Hearing this, Feng Xingzhi sincerely apologized. "Qingxuan is right. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have trusted Jiang Yaoji."
Seeing this, Qingxuan felt embarrassed to say more. It could easily forgive Lushu, but since Feng Xingzhi had hurt Ji Yunxi, it had always been brooding. However, now that everything was over, it was better not to mention it anymore.
This would also make Ji Yunxi feel embarrassed.
"Forget it... You didn't mean it. Just treat my master well in the future." Qingxuan muttered, still seemingly a bit resentful.
Seeing his somewhat resentful look, the two of them couldn't help but look at each other and smile.