In truth, Chi Yu still harbored a sliver of doubt. Xie Xiyi had been so powerful before, after all, capable of almost anything. How could he suddenly be incapable?
But he also knew all too well that the world was full of unexpected turns. A wealthy heir whose life had been smooth sailing could end up an ordinary citizen struggling to get by after his family suddenly went bankrupt. A happy family of three could be torn apart by a sudden car accident.
Though Senior Brother Xuanji was powerful, it was not impossible for him to go from that strength to his current broken, fragile state.
So, in the end, Chi Yu did not doubt Xie Xiyi.
He felt terribly sad. At the same time, he stopped thinking about whether what he was doing was right or wrong. He only wanted to obtain enough Nascent Soul Spirits for Senior Brother Xuanji to restore his damaged essence.
"Senior Brother Xuanji, stay in the Secret Realm. I'll go out and find Nascent Soul Spirits for you." Chi Yu was about to leave when Xie Xiyi reached out and caught his wrist. "Together."
Chi Yu turned his hand over and held Xie Xiyi's icy palm. "Senior Brother Xuanji, you're injured. Staying in the Secret Realm is safest."
"It's only a minor injury," Xie Xiyi said casually.
Chi Yu: "..."
"How could it possibly be a minor injury?" he snapped. "Senior Brother Xuanji, stop pushing yourself!"
With that, he shook off Xie Xiyi's hand and flashed out of the Secret Realm, leaving Xie Xiyi inside.
Without Chi Yu's permission, Xie Xiyi could not leave the Secret Realm. Yet he was not displeased. He began to laugh softly, a light tune spilling from his lips, flecks of amusement shimmering in black eyes as deep as