Wei Ye let out a soft breath and turned to look at Qing Yanjing.
He no longer wanted to meddle in this matter and was preparing to say a casual farewell before leaving.
"Thank you, Young Master Wei, for saving me. Qing Yanjing is deeply grateful." Qing Yanjing flew over, clasped her hands before her lower abdomen, and bowed gracefully.
"You need not stand on ceremony, Miss. I already said that saving you was merely a casual act. Maha Tian and I already had some grievances between us."
With a sweep of his sleeve, Wei Ye said mildly, "The private affairs between your two clans originally had nothing to do with me. But Maha Tian once offended my father and father-in-law, so since I happened to encounter him today, I did not mind making him sick."
"Uh." Qing Yanjing's expression stiffened, and then a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.
Young Master Wei came from the Heaven Burning Continent. He was Lord Sun Emperor's son and the Flame Emperor's son-in-law, so it was only natural that he disliked Maha Tian.
After all, the Five Great Ancient Clans all knew why Maha Tian had picked a fight for no reason back then, only to be defeated by Lord Flame Emperor with a single palm strike.
"No matter what, Qing Yanjing will never forget Young Master Wei's kindness."
Recovering herself, Qing Yanjing said gratefully, "Had Young Master Wei not acted in time, this little woman would likely have already perished from self-destruction."
Wei Ye merely smiled faintly and did not wish to say more. He waved his hand. "Then let us part here. Take care of yourself, Miss Qing."
With that, he turned to leave.
Seeing Wei Ye about to depart, Qing Yanjing suddenly felt an inexplicable reluctance rise within her. Just