Chapter 681: Just You
Ye Wenxin felt both touched and frustrated as she observed the situation. She despised the formality of the celestial sects; if someone from the demonic sects died, they would simply be buried. But the celestial sects required notifying family, friends, and organizing grand funerals, adding to Cangyu Sect's burdens. Ye Wenxin considered sending a message to Lady Yu for financial support from Green Island Manor to help Cangyu Sect through this crisis.
As she pondered, Ye Wenxin sensed a gaze upon her. Turning, she found Fairy Caihong looking at her with an eerie smile that sent chills down her spine. Yet when Ye Wenxin glanced again, the smile was gone, replaced by a sorrowful expression, making her question if she had imagined the sinister grin.
Regardless, Ye Wenxin had to set aside her suspicions. They were now busy with funeral preparations. The disciples were brought up the mountain, and the already solemn Cangyu Sect seemed even more somber.
Mourning banners were hung everywhere, and the death of several elite disciples was a significant blow. Sect leaders and elders arrived, and Jin Xiaoqin was visibly exhausted and troubled.
Ye Wenxin felt a pang of sympathy and asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"
If Jin Xiaoqin wished, Ye Wenxin would hunt down the ogre and flay its skin to hang at the city gates;
If Jin Xiaoqin wished, Ye Wenxin would tackle any crisis facing Cangyu Sect;
If Jin Xiaoqin wished...
"Just stay by my side."
Yet, Jin Xiaoqin asked for nothing more than her presence—a simple wish that was hard for Ye Wenxin to fulfill.
Jin Xiaoqin's peach blossom poison had already halted Ye Wenxin's plans to leave, but she couldn't understand why Jin Xiaoqin, who knew her identity and was adept at using resources, wouldn't utilize her.
"Is there anything Gu Qingcheng can help with?" Ye Wenxin hinted, willing to do anything, no matter how extreme. She was beyond redemption, so a few more deaths wouldn't matter.
"No need. I'm tired. I'm going to rest," Jin Xiaoqin replied calmly, leaving Ye Wenxin puzzled.
The once-excitable Jin Xiaoqin, who would react at the mention of Gu Qingcheng, now seemed to have transitioned from midlife crisis to melancholy. Ye Wenxin, not skilled in comforting others, watched Jin Xiaoqin head off to rest and decided to check on her junior brother.
As she turned to leave, Jin Xiaoqin paused, as if remembering something, and looked back at Ye Wenxin.
"What's wrong? Changed your mind?" Ye Wenxin hoped her sincerity had moved Jin Xiaoqin, thinking she could improve their relationship by helping.
"I'm keeping you not because of your strength or identity, but because I truly like you. So, don't bring this up again, okay? I won't make you do anything for me," Jin Xiaoqin confessed, leaving Ye Wenxin speechless.
She thought offering her help was the best way to repay Jin Xiaoqin, but it seemed to have saddened her instead.
"If you really want to help, just be Ye Wenxin. As for the ogre, I will kill it myself." Jin Xiaoqin spoke with determination, the fire in her eyes captivating.
