Even beneath the blazing sun, the Azure Jade Flute still felt refreshingly cool to the touch.
With a smile in her eyes, Su Jiu returned the flute to Xia Jue.
The scene might have meant nothing to anyone else, but it stung Shen Qingyue's eyes.
No one understood what that flute meant to Xia Jue better than she did. Even when she had once asked to take a look at it, he had turned her away. What had this Su Jiu done to deserve such a privilege?
Shen Qingyue let out a deep breath and thought, Don't rush. Whatever you do, don't rush.
Then she closed her eyes again and resumed regulating her breathing.
Tong Qi withdrew his amused gaze from Shen Qingyue. He could only hope she would not court death.
Even he, who was not a member of the Enforcement Hall, knew how formidable Xia Jue was in this regard. Surely Shen Qingyue ought to understand that even better.
After everyone had recovered, they continued on their way.
As they boarded the Flying Boat, Lan Fang Ziyi approached Su Jiu and bowed with his hands clasped. "Thank you for lending us a hand earlier, Miss Su."
Su Jiu returned the gesture. "You're too kind. It was just a casual helping hand."
Thinking of the bruise at his waist, Lan Fang Ziyi's lips twitched. That wasn't your hand, it was your foot.
Of their entire group, Lan Fang Ziyi could arguably be said to have suffered the worst injuries.
Although Su Jiu thought she had barely used any strength when she kicked him out of danger, the kick had still hit Lan Fang Ziyi hard. Coupled with Xia Jue's final attack, it had nearly thrown even his divine sense into turmoil.
The Heavenly Secret Sect's other two Junior Disciples