"Why should I help the You Family?" Lu Yin asked bluntly. He knew whether he intended to help You Kexin, but he couldn't say so outright to Madam You.
Madam You gave a bitter smile. "I don't know what my You Ting could offer the Alliance Leader."
You Ting was being held captive by the Sword Sect. Whether they wanted to or not, they were part of the Eastern Frontier Alliance and should have obeyed Lu Yin. She couldn't think of any price that might persuade him to help them.
Lu Yin's gaze sharpened. "I want to know why your family split apart, and the secret of You Zi Mi."
Madam You wasn't surprised. It was the only thing they had to offer that might interest the Sword Sect and Lu Yin.
Across from her, You Ye'er pressed her lips together and looked at Madam You. There was only one path left before them. They didn't know whether the You Family would survive its crisis, but even if it did, Lu Yin would dismantle You Ting. They had no choice.
Madam You pondered for a moment, then let out a breath. "Alliance Leader, the reason we separated from the You Family was You Zi Mi."
"You Zi Mi has only ever been passed down to one person at a time. It's said to be a secret art, but in truth..." Madam You fell silent. She didn't want to reveal this secret, but could she afford not to? She had asked Lu Yin to help them many times, but he had never agreed. This might be their last chance. If he still refused, You Ting might disappear—and even You Zi Mi might be lost. What point was there in keeping the secret then?
They had split from the You Family because