With Xiao Yu joining in, there was no telling whether Ling Ying would still show himself.
"I'll take it one step at a time. If things become impossible, I'll take Second Uncle and make a run for it early. Little Yanzi has Yao Lao with him anyway, so nothing too serious should happen."
Three days later, Ya Fei arrived at the Inn with the items she had gathered.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in."
Ya Fei pushed the door open. Seeing Mr. Zhou seated at the table, she walked over.
"Sir, I've gathered everything you requested. It's all here."
After handing the Storage Ring to Xiao Yu, Ya Fei stood respectfully beside him, waiting.
"Mm, thank you."
Xiao Yu put the Storage Ring away directly. He dared not reveal his high-grade Storage Ring-Ya Fei had seen it before.
Having delivered the items, Ya Fei did not leave. Instead, she stood there, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Yu asked in a mature, gentle voice, "What is it? Is there something you'd like to ask?"
Ya Fei nodded. "Yes, sir. I wanted to ask about little brother Xiao Yu... why isn't he here?"
"That lad? I gave him a few things to take care of. He isn't in the Holy City right now."
"Why? Do you want to see him?"
A teasing expression appeared on Xiao Yu's transformed face.
"Huh?"
"No, I just..."
Xiao Yu stopped teasing her and smiled. "All right, I won't meddle in you young people's affairs. Once he comes back, you can go find him yourself."
His words left Ya Fei blushing slightly. She then bowed respectfully and said, "Then I won't disturb you any longer, sir. If you ever need anything from me, just send word. I'll do everything I can to