Xiao Lei raised a hand to take the Storage Pouch. She removed a Communication Jade Slip from it, pricked her middle finger before Yunxi, and let her blood drip onto the jade slip. After forming several complicated hand seals, she wiped the cold sweat beading on her forehead, entered a message, and waited for her brother's reply.
Over the past seven days, Xiao He had been gathering information everywhere. Since the Secret Realm belonged to the Su family of the Western Regions, there was very little information available in the Central Domain. To that end, he spent more time and spirit stones traveling to cities closer to the center to seek news.
But just as the "young master" had said, the Secret Realm had vanished too suddenly, leaving behind no useful information. Every trace had been wiped clean. He worried that Wei Yunxi had failed to rescue his sister.
Just as he grew somewhat agitated and was about to contact Yunxi, the Communication Jade Slip that had remained silent in his Storage Ring began to vibrate. He halted, then entered a roadside shop selling enchanted robes.
The shop assistant eagerly came forward.
"Esteemed customer, what style of enchanted robe would you like to purchase?"
Xiao He casually pointed at a black enchanted robe hanging on the wall.
"That one. I want to change into it now."
Seeing that the customer had not even asked the price, the shop assistant immediately beamed.
"Certainly, honored guest. This way, please. I'll fetch the enchanted robe for you."
Xiao He did not truly intend to buy an enchanted robe. He merely wanted to find a private place to inspect the jade slip. He knew someone nearby was certainly watching him.
Only after Xiao He saw the message that his sister had safely arrived at