As he spoke, Wu Qi took out two jade tokens that were emerald green and faintly red and handed them to He Xi: "This is the natal jade token of Xiao Li and me, which is made from our heart blood. If the jade tokens are broken, we will be pierced by thousands of arrows and die."
He Xi took the jade token, gently touched the warm surface of the jade with his fingers, and used his spiritual sense to explore it. He believed what the young man said.
This jade token stores a special spiritual power, and one can faintly sense an aura similar to that of these two children.
He Xi was still confused: "Why did you look for me? With Xiaoli's special ability, there are many people in this world who are willing to take you in. Why did you look for me who can't protect myself?"
"There are more greedy people in this world who want to take advantage of us and even skin us alive to gain benefits."
Wu Qi showed a bitter and sarcastic smile on his face, then he looked up at He Xi and said with a burning gaze: "Xiao Li said that you are a good person. I am willing to believe Xiao Li's judgment."
He Xi played with the jade token and sneered: "Oh, good person? This is the first time I heard someone evaluate me like this, just because I saved you?"
Xiaoli, who was hiding behind Wuqi, poked his head out timidly and said in a whisper, "You are a good person. Bugs and birds have told Xiaoli. And brother said that if you save my life, I must repay you with my own body, so Xiaoli and brother will follow you."
Wu Qi blushed upon hearing this, and said awkwardly, "Xiao Li, don't talk nonsense. This is not how you pledge your love to someone."
Xiaoli blinked in confusion, and looked at his brother and then at Hexi with his glass-like eyes.
He Xi put away the jade token and said with a faint smile: "In that case, you can stay. But I have to say something ugly in advance. As long as you stay with us and are loyal to your duties, I will definitely protect you as long as I live. But if you dare to betray me and plot against me, hehe, I can assure you that a thousand arrows piercing your heart will definitely be the lightest punishment."
He Xi's words frightened Xiao Li, and he hid behind Wu Qi in even greater fear.
Wu Qi heaved a sigh of relief. Only such a promise and warning with a clear distinction between love and hate could make him feel at ease - he could hand over his natal jade token with peace of mind, swear allegiance with peace of mind, and hand his sister over to others with peace of mind.
Wu Qi pulled Xiao Li to He Xi's side and touched her head. With strong reluctance and sadness in his eyes, he said in a deep voice, "Little Li, be good and listen to the Master. Do you understand? Brother will be back to see you soon."
"Brother!" Xiaoli pulled Wuqi's sleeve, tears falling down her face, her eyes full of attachment and reluctance.
She knew her brother was leaving her to do something dangerous, and she didn't know if he would come back safely. She was so sad and reluctant! But she knew that her brother would definitely do what he wanted to do. She couldn't cry, and couldn't make her brother sad and reluctant.
Xiaoli grabbed Wuqi's sleeve and cried, "Brother, Xiaoli will be good and wait for you to come back. Brother, you must come back soon!"
Wuqi finally left. Xiaoli wiped away her tears again and again, but new tears still rolled down.
He Xi was so confused watching from the side that he finally sighed as the time agreed with Nangong Yu was approaching. He walked up to her and touched her head: "Why are you crying? It's not a life-and-death separation. Your brother is very strong and will definitely come back alive." (To be continued)