After saying that, he was about to continue forward.
"Wait!"
Yuwen Qingshuang called out to stop him again. After hesitating for a moment, she took a sachet from her robes and held it out to him.
"This... is for you."
The sachet was jade-white all over, carved with an exquisite orchid whose layered petals looked lifelike.
The sachet emitted a faint glow. Clearly, it was a magical artifact of considerable grade.
Jiang Huanyu paused, then shook his head.
"I cannot accept a reward without merit. Miss, you should take it back."
"It isn't anything valuable!"
Yuwen Qingshuang hurriedly said, a hint of urgency in her eyes.
"It's just... just a small token from me. Please accept it!"
Jiang Huanyu fell silent for a moment. Looking into her clear eyes, he ultimately could not bear to refuse her.
He accepted the sachet and nodded.
"Thank you."
With that, he turned and left.
Yuwen Qingshuang remained where she was, watching his retreating figure as a sweet smile appeared on her face.
The young woman reached up and touched her cheeks, finding them somewhat warm.
In the distance, Yuwen Qingxue watched the scene, yet inexplicably felt a little bitter.
She clenched her sleeve, her knuckles turning faintly white.
Several days later,
The younger generation of the Jiang Family, led by several clan elders, traveled to the depths of the Ziwei Star Domain, where the Yuwen God Race was located, for a return visit and training.
Jiang Huanyu had not wanted to go, but Jiang Wanqing specifically summoned him and said meaningfully,
"Go. See more of the outside world and experience more things. It will benefit your cultivation. Though you are still young, staying cooped up within the clan will only narrow your horizons."
He had no choice but to agree.
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