He Xi recognized the two people at a glance as the brother and sister he had rescued in front of Jishengtang yesterday. However, their hair was neatly combed at this time, revealing two clean faces, which looked much cleaner and neater than before.
Although the boy was thin, he had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and the little girl was even more adorable. When they saw He Xi, they stood up together and looked at her eagerly with their bright eyes.
The young man stepped forward, bowed with gratitude and said, "Thank you for saving my life yesterday, sir. My name is Wu Qi, and this is my sister Xiao Li."
The little girl's face was clean and white today, without the sadness of yesterday, but she was very shy. She hid behind the boy and said timidly: "Thank you for saving my brother yesterday."
He Xi immediately frowned and looked at them warily: "How did you find this place?"
She was able to shake off the people sent by Jishengtang and Shengdetang to follow her, and even discovered Qinglong's trail, but she was found silently at her doorstep by two little guys
The young Wu Qi sensed her vigilance and alienation, and quickly pulled out the little girl hiding behind her to explain, "Please don't worry, sir. We have no ill intentions, and we are not following you. It's just that my sister Xiaoli is born with the ability to communicate with animals. She...she found this place by asking the insects and birds hidden in every corner of the city."
He Xi was shocked. She didn't expect that there were people in this world who could communicate with animals.
Her eyes fell on the two siblings, and she saw that the girl named Xiaoli had a red face and was a little scared, but she couldn't hide the gratitude and closeness to her in her eyes.
He Xi understood better than anyone the principle that an innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure. Did the young man reveal his secret without hesitation just to dispel his own suspicion
As if he understood He Xi's guess, Wu Qi said quickly: "I hope you can accept Xiao Li and keep her safe throughout her life."
The little fox's ability is certainly powerful. It can communicate with insects, fish, birds and animals. This is simply an excellent tool for gathering intelligence, spying and assassinating.
However, there is no such thing as a free lunch, and He Xi does not believe that he can get huge benefits without taking corresponding responsibilities.
She said calmly, "You can see that I am just a mortal with no cultivation. I may not even be as strong as you in terms of fighting skills. How can you think I can keep your sister safe? Moreover, why should I help you?"
She saved people only because she remembered some hidden pains from her previous life, and most importantly to understand the medical system and medical skills of this world, but not out of compassion, and she did not need others' thanks.
Wu Qi was stunned when he heard this, but there was no disappointment or anger on his face. Instead, he suddenly knelt down on the ground with a plop: "Master, I, Wu Qi, am willing to swear by my own blood that after I have dealt with my enemies, I will come back to acknowledge you as my master and serve you. Xiao Li and I are willing to obey your orders from now on."
He Xi raised his eyebrows: "You want to be slaves?"
"No!" Wu Qi shook his head quickly, "We are willing to be your subjects, not your slaves."
Slaves in Miluo Continent cannot have independent consciousness and cannot practice and improve. They can be said to be the lowest level of existence. Although subjects are also in a master-servant relationship, they submit willingly, just like Qinglong and Nangong Yu. (To be continued)