This top-grade Water Spirit Stone was the very one Yinqiu had given Xu Yi when they parted long ago. It had been the betrothal gift from the Yun Family when they had sought to marry her.
At the sight of it, Second Elder Yun's eyes nearly spat fire. He barely restrained his anger and stopped himself from demanding it from Qin Qing on the spot, but in his heart, he wished he could hack Yinqiu to pieces.
Seeing Xu Yi give up this item merely to secure her a moment's protection in the Taiqing Upper Sect, Yinqiu's eyes welled with tears, and her gratitude knew no bounds.
How could she not know the tremendous pressure Xu Yi had silently shouldered to give her a sliver of hope for survival? It was as if he had staked his very life here.
Meeting Yinqiu's tearful gaze, Xu Yi smiled and said, "We may be parting for a time, but why this display of girlish sorrow, little sister? The Yinqiu I remember was dashing and valiant, with boundless spirit. Besides, immortal fortunes are hard to come by. When you go to the Taiqing Upper Sect, make sure you cherish this opportunity. And lastly, the mountains are high and the rivers long; you and I, as sworn siblings, will surely meet again."
Yinqiu nodded through her tears, knowing that a thousand words would do no good. Her staying here would only be the greatest burden to Xu Yi.
Qin Qing immediately turned and headed out, and Yinqiu followed close behind.
Watching Yinqiu disappear beyond the hall, Xu Yi finally let out a breath of relief. He turned around and looked at Second Elder Yun. "Second Brother Yun—no, that's not right. You've changed your allegiance and joined the Yu Family, so I should call you