"That's right. I was indeed once a cultivator of Scholar Star Island. It seems you've met me before, Sister?" Yuan Yao asked with a radiant smile upon hearing Xin Ruyin's question.
"It seems it really is you, Sister."
Xin Ruyin nodded lightly, and her gaze softened considerably.
"No wonder you're so familiar with Brother Fang. But back then, it seemed there was someone else by your side?"
The moment those words were spoken, the smile on Yuan Yao's lovely face froze. The tenderness in her beautiful eyes dimmed as well, and she fell silent.
Seeing this, Fang Yu could only smile helplessly and explain what had happened between Yuan Yao and Yan Li.
Though he altered certain details, the general circumstances remained largely unchanged.
When Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei heard it, they could not help but feel sympathy. The looks they gave Yuan Yao were filled with gentleness.
"I spoke out of turn. Please don't blame me, Sister,"
Xin Ruyin said apologetically, giving a respectful curtsy.
"You must be joking, Sister. What does this have to do with you?"
Yuan Yao hurriedly returned the bow.
"Ruyin, I'm afraid we'll need your help with this. Yao Yao intends to use the Reanimation Technique to revive Miss Yan Li."
Seeing how harmoniously they were getting along, Fang Yu spoke up at the right moment.
"The Reanimation Technique? Have you truly thought this through, Sister?"
Xin Ruyin was startled. She quickly looked at Yuan Yao and asked again.
"My senior sister risked her life to save mine. At worst, I'll shatter my core and cultivate again. It's nothing."
Yuan Yao nodded without hesitation, her expression solemn.
Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei both revealed looks of admiration.
"Very well. Since you've already decided, I won't say anything further. Leave the formations to me.