The visitor was Mo Youu.

However, when he heard Xiao Yi call out the name ’Mo Youu’, his footsteps abruptly halted, and his body trembled.

This pause lasted only for a moment.

Mo Youu forced a bitter smile, then his expression returned to calm as he slowly approached again.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi." Mo Youu stood before Xiao Yi, trying hard to maintain a calm demeanor, but the hint of concealment remained occasionally evident.

"You don’t call me Senior Brother; I’ve expected this and do not blame you."

"Before you, I might not truly be worthy of the title ’Senior Brother’."

"I owe you too much indeed."

While speaking, a flash of light appeared in Mo Youu’s hand as he took out a Universe Ring.

"What’s this?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.

The atmosphere suddenly turned peculiar.

Ye Liu and Qing Lin, who were standing nearby, also frowned but remained silent.

Mo Youu barely managed to squeeze out a smile, "These are rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures I’ve painstakingly gathered."

"It’s also everything I can currently offer as compensation."

"The worst among them are Emperor-grade Peak Sword Heart Fruits, and..."

"No need." Xiao Yi softly interrupted.

"You owe me nothing; no compensation is necessary."

"Right, right." Beside him, Qing Lin laughed repeatedly, "We are all Academic Disciples, what’s this talk of owing anything?"

"Senior Brother Mo Youu, you know Xiao Yi’s disposition; he’s not someone who holds petty grudges."

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi." Mo Youu’s delight became apparent on his face.

"There’s no need for you to call me ’Junior Brother’." Xiao Yi interrupted again, his tone subdued yet containing a trace of chill.

"You truly owe me nothing; it’s Qing Lin you owe."

Mo Youu understood and nodded, saying, "I know, I’ll do my best to compensate Junior Brother Qing Lin."

"Hey." Qing Lin waved his hand, "Senior Brother Mo Youu is being too courteous."

Mo Youu nodded, still looking at Xiao Yi, "I know the Sword Emperor Origin was meant to be yours."

"But Master snatched it..."

"No need to mention it again." Xiao Yi’s tone grew colder, more apparent.

"I said you owe me nothing."

"The Sword Emperor Origin was seized by Senior Luoo, unrelated to you, so you owe me nothing."

"It’s Qing Lin you owe."

Indeed, Mo Youu didn’t actually owe Xiao Yi anything.

Xiao Yi was very clear on this.

Regarding the Sword Emperor Origin, Xiao Yi didn’t blame Mo Youu.

That was taken by Senior Luoo, unrelated to Mo Youu.

It’s not why Xiao Yi refused to call Mo Youu ’Senior Brother’.

What Mo Youu truly owed was only to Qing Lin.

During the Hundred Schools competition when he chose his sister over his fellow Junior Brothers, he was already unworthy of being called ’Senior Brother’.

Although Xiao Yi helped Qing Lin heal from the Soul-breaking Needle injury.

The torment of the Soul-breaking Needle was unimaginable, a spiritual sense pierced, leaving a profound pain and unforgettable experience.

Though Xiao Yi knew Mo Youu was genuinely here to apologize and wished to compensate.

Yet, Xiao Yi clearly wasn’t swayed.

"I am no longer an Academic Disciple of the Black Cloud Academy."

"But the true reason I can’t call you ’Senior Brother’, I think you know it well."

That was the last Xiao Yi said, before falling silent.

"I know." Mo Youu nodded, the joy on his face vanished, replaced by complexity and desolation.

"However." Mo Youu looked earnestly at Xiao Yi, speaking deeply, "Junior Brother Xiao Yi, I have one more favor to ask."

Xiao Yi said nothing.

Mo Youu hesitated a bit then said, "The name of the Gemini Twins is now known to everyone in the Central Region."

"Both Twins are elusive and unpredictable."

"But I heard, Junior Brother Xiao Yi, you have a way to contact the other Twin."

"Moreover, you two share a profound bond."

"The other day, it was my sister who offended your family’s elder friend, I apologize on her behalf."

"If Junior Brother Xiao Yi still has a shred of goodwill, would you please ask Brother Yi to help lift the prohibition on my sister when he arrives..."

Mo Youu spoke in a deep voice. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

But before he could finish, Xiao Yi’s gaze turned exceedingly cold.

"If you know the reason, you should understand my stance." Xiao Yi’s face quickly froze with icy hostility.

The cold killing intent made everyone around feel an involuntary chill.

A flurry of puzzled glances looked in their direction.

Xiao Yi did not respond, only staring directly at Mo Youu, "After injuring my family’s elder friend, what more is there to say?"

"That time my family’s elder had more important matters for me."

"Otherwise, do you think only Yi Xiao would have gone to the Heavenly Hidden Academy that day?"

Around them, eyes suddenly turned fearful and astonished.

"Isn’t that Xiao Yi? The Xiao Yi who disappeared unnoticed for a long time."

"Shh, do you wish to die? Still dare to call him a little thief?"

"The Gemini Twins name is now known to everyone; this little thief, ah, no, Xiao Yi the Vice Hall Master, is renowned alongside that Purple Flame fellow."

"Haven’t you heard about the events a few days ago?"

"When Eight Palace Masters besieged his family’s elder, the Chengfeng Hall Master of the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall said, his intent was the same as that of the Two Halls Main Hall Masters."

"One word from Xiao Yi the Vice Hall Master severed the tasks relationship with the Black Cloud Academy."

"Though the Wind Shattering, Asura Two Halls didn’t declare it to the world, it’s clear the successor was long decided."

Some Martial Artists who had clearly heard the events before bore looks of shock, saying, "You don’t know? The battle involving Purple Flame Yi Xiao at the Heavenly Hidden Academy was astonishing to the Central Region."

"That battle, one man against the entire Heavenly Hidden Academy, was utterly brilliant."

"I heard, in the end, Elder Huoo the Dean along with Senior Luoo from the Black Cloud Academy intervened to suppress the matter."

"Certainly, those two legends of the time dared not hold Purple Flame Yi Xiao."

"I heard, three Main Hall Masters arrived to protect him."

"Tsk tsk, creating havoc at the Heavenly Hidden Academy and leaving elegantly, looking at the Central Region, who has such capability, let alone he’s just a young monster."

Several martial artists noted in amazement, "So Xiao Yi the Vice Hall Master had other tasks then?"

"No wonder he didn’t go to the Heavenly Hidden Academy that day."

"Tsk tsk, now thinking back, if the Gemini Twins had both gone to the Heavenly Hidden Academy, it would have been terrifying."

"The damage to the Heavenly Hidden Academy would not only have been from soaring fire but also with soaring Sword Qi."

Each martial artist seemed proud of such ’discussion materials’, talking at length, with endless debates.

But around them, the Heavenly Hidden Academy entourage had extremely grim expressions.

While Mo Youu’s heart sunk to the bottom.

Yet, there was still a bit of relief.

Relief that it was only Yi Xiao who went to the Heavenly Hidden Academy.

If both Gemini Twins had arrived, even if Five Halls Main Hall’s power was deployed entirely, in the Central Region, they wouldn’t be able to protect his sister.

"Since Junior Brother Xiao Yi does not wish to help, I won’t insist." Mo Youu said desolately.

"Just, if Junior Brother Xiao Yi ever demands compensation, even requiring my life, say the word, Mo Youu will surely offer it with both hands."

After speaking, Mo Youu turned listlessly and slowly walked away.

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