"Miss Yiyi, here's some money for you. We'll take our leave now." After leaving Luohu, Yan Ge asked Song Yuan for some money and gave it to Yiyi.

Upon hearing this, Yi Yi knelt down in front of everyone with a "thump," her face anxious, but her voice soft and sweet.

"I don't know what Yiyi did wrong to upset you, Miss, and that you don't want Yiyi to come along. I hope you can take Yiyi with you."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ge looked at Lin Jingyi and the others with some helplessness.

Seeing this, Lin Jingyi had no choice but to step forward and help Yiyi up.

She parted her thin lips slightly, and a clear, pleasant voice rang out: "Miss Yiyi, we did this out of sympathy for your background and to help you escape. We don't expect you to repay us or serve us."

"Mmm." Yan Ge nodded from the side.

After Lin Jingyi helped her up, Yiyi kept staring at him with a look of amazement.

With a gentle and clear voice, dressed in a blue brocade robe, possessing a beautiful face and gentle eyes, Yiyi felt that the man in front of her was like a god who had come to save her.

Seeing the puzzled look on Lin Jingyi's face, Yiyi finally came to her senses and stared at him for a long time without realizing it. Then, as if she had been electrocuted, she distanced herself from Lin Jingyi.

"Yiyi thanks all my benefactors for their great kindness." Yiyi curtsied again and continued, "However, Yiyi is just a woman of the night, and her skills are only for entertaining others. Now that I have left that place, I am all alone and have no relatives left."

"You could find some odd jobs that women can do to make a living," Lin Jingyi suggested.

Yi Yi smiled sweetly, her face as beautiful as a peach blossom: "Since ancient times, red and blue have been associated with trouble. I'm not bragging, but with my current appearance, it's hard not to be coveted by others."

Yiyi seemed to have thought of something, and said sadly, "Since you all are unwilling to take Yiyi with you and leave Yiyi to fend for herself, then Yiyi has no choice but to disfigure herself!"

As she spoke, tears welled in her eyes, but her gaze hardened. Suddenly, she pulled out the hairpin from her hair and stabbed it into her cheek.

Seeing this, Lin Jingyi quickly used his inner strength to get to Yiyi's side and took her hand that was holding the hairpin, but his fair cheeks were also stained with a crimson blush.

"Why are you stopping Yiyi, young master?" Yiyi asked Lin Jingyi, who was holding her hand, in confusion.

Only in this way can she survive better.

"Our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents, and Miss Yiyi must not ruin her appearance." Lin Jingyi didn't know how to persuade her; Yiyi was being a bit extreme.

“Yes, Miss Yiyi, you are so beautiful, how could you bear to destroy it?” Yan Ge asked, puzzled.

Song Yuan stepped forward and examined the wound on Yi Yi's face, saying with relief, "Fortunately, the wound isn't deep and it will heal."

"One's appearance is determined by nature. The real evil person is one who can harbor evil thoughts because of a person's appearance. Beauty is not a sin."

Lin Jingyi suddenly thought of the victim-blaming theory in the modern world, and recalled Yiyi's experience, which prompted him to speak.

"Young master's insight is profound." Yi Yi looked deeply moved, as if she had met a kindred spirit, her eyes brimming with tears as she gazed at Lin Jingyi.

Yan Ge and the others did not expect Lin Jingyi to say such a thing. He did not take a stance, but only stated the facts. But the facts are often the most valuable.

"Since Yiyi wants to come with us, then let her come. Once Yiyi finds a place to go, she can leave at any time."

Lin Jingyi felt that it was indeed difficult for a young woman to travel alone in the world, and letting her leave would undoubtedly lead her into another hardship.

"Thank you, young master, and thank you everyone." Yiyi wanted to kneel down again to express her gratitude, but Lin Jingyi stopped her.

"Miss Yiyi, let me take you to treat the wounds on your face." Yan Ge saw that the blood on Yiyi's face was increasing and it looked somewhat frightening.

Yan Ge was happy that Lin Jingyi was willing to bring Yiyi along.

"Okay, thank you, young lady."

"Oh, don't be so polite with me. My name is Yan Ge, and I'm 16 years old. What about you?"

"Yiyi is also 16 years old."

"What's your last name?"

"Yiyi doesn't have a surname..."

Their voices drifted away.

After Yan Ge and Yi Yi left, only Lin Jingyi and the other two remained in the room.

"Ah Zhao, are you really going to bring Yi Yi along?" Lin Di asked Lin Jingyi.

If he brings Yiyi along, he and Ge'er will have even less time to spend alone together.

“Hmm, Xiao Ge seems to like Yi Yi quite a bit. With Yi Yi by her side, Xiao Ge might not be so bored. She's the only woman in our group, and there's no one to chat with to keep her entertained,” Lin Jingyi explained.

“I also think it’s great that Xiaoge has Yiyi by her side,” Song Yuan chimed in.

Lin Di: I can! I can stay with her!

Despite thinking this, Lin Di's expression remained unchanged, and she said nothing more.

Seeing his expression, Lin Jingyi couldn't help but wonder when Lin Di would change her attitude.

Therefore, Lin Jingyi asked Lin Di, "Second Senior Brother, do you think there's anything wrong with bringing Miss Yiyi along?"

Lin Di paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I just feel that Miss Yiyi is too weak to even kill a chicken. If we take her along, we'll have to be distracted to protect her when we encounter danger, which will increase Xiaoge's risk."

Lin Jingyi nodded and also explained his considerations:

"Second Senior Brother is very thoughtful, but given Yiyi's personality, I'm afraid she might do something rash if we don't take her along."

“We haven’t encountered any danger along the way, Adi, don’t be afraid. I believe that with the skills of the three of us, we can protect the two young ladies.”

Song Yuan smiled and said that he was full of confidence in his and his two junior brothers' skills.

"Mm." Lin Di nodded in agreement and then fell silent.

Seeing him like this, Song Yuan felt resentful. Why would Xiao Ge like such a taciturn person?

The trip to Mount Wujia was later expanded from four people to five.

Yan Ge and Yi Yi's relationship is getting better and better. Yan Ge even lets Yi Yi take her surname Yan. The two are inseparable all day long, while Lin Di's resentment is getting deeper and deeper, but she doesn't dare to show it.

Because Yiyi's wound on her face wasn't deep, it would heal in a while.

The five of them traveled slowly for more than a month before finally arriving at the foot of Wujia Mountain. By then, the martial arts tournament was approaching, and all the inns at the foot of the mountain were full.

The small town at the foot of the mountain was a gathering place for heroes and talents from all walks of life. Some who had not received an invitation could only wait at the foot of the mountain for the official start before they could enter.

The invited sects have already settled in Wujia Mountain.

Lin Jingyi and the others wanted to find an inn to stay for a few nights, and then go up the mountain together when Yan's parents arrived.

However, the inn was full, so Lin Jingyi and the others had to camp out in the open outside the city. Fortunately, the five of them had been camping in the wild for more than a month and had gotten used to this kind of life.

Just as the five of them finished preparing and were about to eat the food they had bought from the city, Lin Jingyi heard a familiar voice.

"Master Yan? Is it really you?"

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