"So that was it!"
Fang Chen's clones all understood at once. Their gazes fell on Xiao Yi, and their hearts ached for her.
Fang Chen had asked Xiao Yi for a drop of Essence Blood only a year ago. Now he had come to ask her for more. It was hardly fair.
Fang Chen knew that too, which was why he had brought Ye Qingci along.
Fang Chen stroked Xiao Yi's head and sent her a private message. "Xiao Yi, these two are good friends of mine. This big brother is Ye Kong, and this big sister is Ye Qingci. The Essence Blood I asked you for before was used to heal Ye Kong. Now Ye Qingci is hurt too. Could you give her a drop to take?"
Fang Chen had spoken privately because he feared Ye Qingci might refuse if she learned that the Spirit Medicine she was about to take was Xiao Yi's Essence Blood. Ye Qingci was simply too kind.
Xiao Yi nodded vigorously. "Of course! They're your good friends, Brother Fang Chen. I'll definitely help them!"
Fang Chen stroked her head again and said gratefully, "Thank you, Xiao Yi!"
"You're welcome," Xiao Yi replied in his mind. "This big sister has suffered so much. I hope I can help her too!"
"Mm."
Fang Chen nodded, then looked up at Ye Kong and Ye Qingci. "Wait here. Xiao Yi and I will find some medicine for Miss Qing Ci!"
"All right."
Ye Kong gave Fang Chen a slight nod.
Fang Chen immediately carried Xiao Yi away. He took her through the innermost Barrier of the Mysterious Jade Forest and into a secluded mountain hollow. "Here will do, Xiao Yi. That big sister is too kind. I don't want her to know the Spirit Medicine she'll drink is