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"How can this be possible?"
Qi Xiao instinctively rejected the idea.
Ye Wanyin lowered her eyelashes and spoke softly, "Junior Brother, you may have forgotten, but during our last expedition into the secret realm, you helped me once. To you, it may seem like a trivial matter, but it has stayed in my heart, and I wish to repay you. This time, let it be my gift to you."
During their previous journey into the secret realm, Ye Wanyin had unexpectedly discovered a cave rich in black gold ore. Taking advantage of a break, she had asked Qi Xiao to help her mine it, and he readily agreed. However, neither of them anticipated that the cave was home to a swarm of stone locusts.
The stone locusts thrived on minerals but preferred flesh and blood. As soon as they began their work, a dense mass of locusts was drawn to them.
Feeling a surge of panic, they both tried to escape. Unfortunately, Ye Wanyin was weaker and fell behind. Just as the locusts were about to touch her sleeve, Qi Xiao used a combination of alcohol and a fire starter to unleash a burst of flames that drove the swarm away.
This incident remained etched in Ye Wanyin's mind. However, rumors soon spread that Qi Xiao had intentionally harmed Ye Xiuyuan. With the gossip swirling around them, she found no suitable opportunity to express her gratitude.
Ye Wanyin gazed steadily at him, her voice soft yet resolute. "They all say you hurt Junior Brother Ye; I do not believe it."
Her eyes fell in disappointment. "But I am insignificant and powerless; I cannot say anything or offer any help. For these past days, I have felt guilty and uneasy in my heart."
"Junior Brother Qi risked his life to save me once, yet what have I done? I know you are wronged, but I can't help at all. It feels like I am utterly useless."
Qi Xiao was taken aback, his heart filled with complexity. He hadn't expected that while his master and senior sister doubted him, it was Ye Wanyin—who had only met him once—who believed in him.
After all these years spent together, their bond seemed to pale in comparison to this fleeting encounter.
A smile crept onto Qi Xiao's face as warmth surged within him. "Now that my reputation is in tatters, your belief in me is the greatest support I could ask for."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wanyin felt an even deeper pang of sorrow. To speak such words meant that Junior Brother Qi had endured significant grievances.
However, Qi Xiao's thoughts were not as complicated as hers; for him, it was merely a quagmire—being trapped in despair was a dead end.
However, all of this is in the past, and there is no benefit in dwelling on it. I have come here today simply to ask Senior Sister Ye to refine a treasure.
Qi Xiao's flying technique was shattered by Song Xiaoling, and Ye Wanyin was aware of this. She didn’t know what to say, letting out a long sigh.
Does that junior brother have any other requests?
Time passed, and the day of the trial had arrived, with Qi Xiao successfully establishing his foundation.
On the platform, Lu Mingyuan counted the number of disciples participating in this expedition and noticed two women and one man approaching, frowning slightly.
Did Junior Brother Qi not come with you?
Little Six?
Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling exchanged glances, both puzzled by his words.
Su Lingyue spoke gently, "Brother Lu, are you mistaken? The only disciple truly participating in the trial is Junior Brother Qi."
She and Song Xiaoling had reached the Golden stage, accompanying the others merely to protect the other disciples and Junior Brother Qi; they were not counted among the trial slots. In fact, after the trial concluded, both of them could still receive rewards from the Protection Hall.
Lu Mingyuan looked at them in surprise. "You don’t know? Master Hanying has requested an additional slot from the Sect Leader."
Thinking about how this slot was obtained through Qi Xiao trading a Three-Pattern Purple Jade Spirit Herb made Lu Mingyuan feel as if his heart was bleeding.
That was a Three-Pattern Purple Jade Spirit Herb! If Qi Xiao had used it himself, he could have gained so much more or sold it for a considerable amount of spirit stones. Yet he chose to exchange it for a slot instead.
Even though the Xiaoyao Sect has always prohibited discussing superiors recklessly, under these circumstances, Lu Mingyuan couldn’t help but harbor resentment in his heart.
Master Hanying is being too biased. Both are her disciples; one she allows to break the rules and join the team without hesitation while making countless demands on the other. Clearly, Qi Xiao was the one who entered first.
You seem unaware of this; it appears you haven't been paying much attention to him.
Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling's expressions darkened. Even if Qi Xiao had grown distant from them, how could an outsider speak so freely about their internal matters?
Song Xiaoling felt indignant and defended herself.
Qi Xiao acted on his own accord; what does that have to do with us? This time, our Master has already given the slot to Senior Brother Ye. Yet he insists on intervening and demanding another slot—this is truly unreasonable.
Perhaps he feels guilty himself, which is why he doesn’t dare communicate with us.
Whispers spread among the disciples.
It seems Qi Xiao is indeed as selfish and willful as rumored. Each peak has its own quota; why should he be able to demand more? This is utterly unfair—taking advantage of his connections for personal gain.
Ye Shidi is not bad either. Qi Xiao has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, but Ye Shidi is just a sickly Qi Refining stage disciple. By sticking with us, isn’t he just determined to hold us back?
It would be one thing under normal circumstances, but this is a trial! What will we do if we encounter a beast?
Exactly! If that's the case, we might as well let Qi Xiao come. After all, he is also a Foundation Establishment disciple.
Tsk, if that's the case, shouldn't this spot have gone to Qi Xiao? Why was it given to Ye Shidi instead?
Now they’re letting Qi Xiao fill in. Could it be that Ye Shidi took Qi Xiao's spot, and Master Han Ying felt guilty about it, so he made this special arrangement?
Each word pierced Ye Xiuyuan's heart like a blade. He clenched his fists tightly, his face pale.
It’s all because of this frail body of mine.
Despite his relentless training, he made little progress. If it weren’t for his innate weakness and the flaws in his heart meridian, how could he have fallen to this state?
Clearly, when he was born, the sect leader had assessed his aptitude and deemed it exceptional. If not for being burdened by his heart ailment, he would surely have been recognized as gifted by now. Why should he endure such ridicule from these people?
Ye Xiuyuan felt overwhelmed with frustration; his heart ached painfully as he pressed his hand against his chest, trembling uncontrollably.
Song Xiaoling grew anxious and patted his back gently, quickly offering words of comfort. She then turned to the group of whispering disciples with a stern expression.
You don’t need to concern yourselves with this. My junior brother's safety is something I and my senior sister will take care of. If you truly feel this way, then you might as well leave on your own.
Under her piercing gaze, several disciples shrank back in fear, no longer daring to speak, though their faces still showed reluctance.
One handsome male disciple furrowed his brows, looking displeased.
Sister Song, I understand that you care for Ye Shidi, but your words are somewhat inappropriate.
Song Xiaoling's beautiful eyes swept over him. The male disciple stood firm and spoke up justly.
The sect sent you here to protect the safety of all disciples in the team. Now you’re surrounding Ye Shidi and saying such things—what about everyone else?
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