Qin Jishi did not hide anything from Feng Xueyi. This time, he had come to talk—and to say goodbye.
After receiving Qin Jishi's confirmation, Feng Xueyi poured him a cup of tea.
"Young Master Qin, your future is destined to be extraordinary. I believe that even after you reach the upper realm, one day you will stand atop heaven and earth."
Feng Xueyi did not mean it as flattery; those words came from the bottom of her heart.
Whether it was Qin Jishi's talent or his strength, all were plain for everyone to see.
Although Feng Xueyi did not know what the upper realm was truly like, with Qin Jishi's talent and strength, even there, he would be a dragon among men and a phoenix among women.
Qin Jishi merely smiled without speaking.
As his identity changed, Feng Xueyi's attitude toward him was changing as well.
Even though he had told everyone not to be so formal, the reverence in their hearts remained.
"Young Master Qin!"
Feng Xueyi raised her teacup. "I shall use tea in place of wine to wish you an early ascent to the summit."
Qin Jishi lightly clinked cups with her, then smiled and drank the tea.
In the blink of an eye, it was already deep into the night... Before they knew it, dawn had arrived.
That night, Qin Jishi and Feng Xueyi spoke of many things, from the sect's future development to strange tales and curious accounts, until finally they spoke of Hong'er.
Feng Xueyi knew just how dearly Qin Jishi doted on Hong'er.
She even assured him that if he left Hong'er with her, he could rest easy.
With Hong'er properly settled, Qin Jishi finally felt at ease.
When dawn broke, Qin Jishi left.
He did not go bid Hong'er farewell, afraid that