Since living creatures cannot be placed in the storage bag, Qi Yu had no choice but to let Xiao Hei transform back into its cub form and hold it in her arms, while Feng Xiao transformed into a little white bird and stood on her shoulder.

Once outside Yinhua Ruins, Qi Yu realized that it was already completely dark. He had indeed entered another space, which explained why it had been as bright as day.

only……

She had seen several people when she came out, but now she was the only one in the backyard of Dingxianglou.

Is it possible that the exit of Yinhua Market is not limited to the backyard of Dingxianglou?

Or perhaps it wasn't just people from Wucheng who entered Yinhua Ruins?

That's true, Chu Mo and Fen Xin shouldn't be in Wu City.

Who is the master of Yinhua Ruins? The space he created can simultaneously pull people from different places into it.

As Qi Yu walked and pondered, he arrived at the main hall of Dingxianglou, where the aroma of various delicacies wafted over him.

She swallowed hard, putting the Silver Flower Market out of her mind.

Eating is the most important thing; she's a rich woman now!

Qi Yu ordered four dishes and bought two mouthwatering roast chickens. She packed the food up, intending to take it back to Lingyuan for Gou Dan to try.

Returning to the Spirit Courtyard under the moonlight, Qi Yu placed the food on the table in the room and let Xiao Hei familiarize itself with the environment before going to call Gou Dan.

Only her room and Gou Dan's room had lights on in the courtyard; Zhu Que and Wu Qianqian had not returned.

I knocked on the door and heard the sound of turning pages coming from Gou Dan's room, followed by footsteps.

Gou Dan opened the door, still looking a little sleepy, but his expression turned to surprise and delight upon seeing Qi Yu.

"Sister, you're back? I was reading a book just now."

"You're really hardworking," Qi Yu praised him. "I bought some food from Dingxianglou, it smells amazing, come and eat with me."

Leading Gou Dan back to the room, Qi Yu laid out several dishes, tore off the legs of two roast chickens, put one in her own bowl, one in Gou Dan's bowl, tossed one to Xiao Hei, and one to Feng Xiao...

Wait, isn't roast chicken also a type of bird? Doesn't this mean feeding Feng Xiao his own kind?

Qi Yu turned her hand and put the last roasted chicken leg into her bowl with a clear conscience.

Seeing the little white bird's accusing gaze, Qi Yu chuckled and placed the chicken leg on the table, letting Feng Xiao slowly tear the chicken meat with the bird's beak.

Although this chicken leg wouldn't even fill a tooth gap for Xiao Hei in its adult form, it could last for quite a while in its cub form.

Dog Egg must have been so engrossed in reading that he forgot the time and didn't go to the canteen for a meal. He ate with great concentration, praising how delicious it was.

“When my mother was still alive, she would buy me roast chicken from Dingxianglou.”

As Gou Dan was eating, tears suddenly rolled down his cheeks and mingled with the rice in his bowl.

Qi Yu patted his head, about to say a few words of comfort, when she suddenly felt a "crack" deep inside her body, as if frozen, and waves of cold attacked her internal organs. Her soul felt like it was being kicked around like a ball, and the dull pain made her tremble uncontrollably, even her eyelashes were covered with frost.

His eyelids drooped under the strain, and in his gradually dimming vision, he could only see Gou Dan's panicked face and Feng Xiao, who had transformed into human form and was hugging him.

What happened...?

The chicken leg in Xiao Hei's mouth fell to the ground, and he stared blankly at Qi Yu who had suddenly collapsed.

Dog Egg anxiously circled around Qi Yu, not having time to think about who this suddenly appeared, incredibly handsome silver-haired man was.

"Sister, what happened to my sister?"

Feng Xiao held Qi Yu in his arms, his forehead gently touching Qi Yu's forehead. He closed his eyes and carefully felt the sensation. Suddenly, a silver flame pattern appeared between their brows.

Seeing his actions, Gou Dan didn't dare to disturb him.

After a long while, Feng Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, his crimson eyes filled with raging anger.

"go out."

Dog Egg was intimidated by his piercing gaze and unconsciously obeyed his command to leave the room.

Once outside the room, Gou Dan realized what was happening and waited anxiously outside the door.

A moment later, Xiao Hei was also kicked out. Gou Dan and Xiao Hei looked at each other, both filled with worry.

Inside the room.

Feng Xiao gently placed Qi Yu on the bed.

At this moment, Qi Yu's face was completely pale, and his right leg was completely frozen, radiating a chilling aura.

A white flame leaped from Feng Xiao's fingertip, and he silently recited an incantation. The crimson fire phoenix dormant within Qi Yu's body was summoned and intertwined with the white flame, inseparable.

Two flames coiled around and flew back into Feng Xiao's body. Feng Xiao let out a soft hum and continuously formed hand seals.

Feng Xiao stared intently at Qi Yu on the bed with his crimson pupils, then opened his mouth and slowly spat out a round bead.

The bead was surrounded by a pure white light, and its surface was covered with crimson lines.

Feng Xiao held the bead in his mouth, paused, and leaned closer to Qi Yu.

His silver hair cascaded down, obscuring his movements.

When he straightened up, the bead was gone, and Qi Yu's lips were slightly glossy.

The ice on Qi Yu's right leg gradually melted, and her complexion gradually returned to normal.

Feng Xiao clung to the edge of the bed, trying to calm his increasingly rapid breathing. Forcibly removing his inner core from his body had severely injured him, while Qi Yu was still too weak to withstand the cold poison within his body.

He gently rubbed his temples, lay down next to Qi Yu, and closed his eyes.

It seems this time it will be dormant for a long time.

...

Qi Yu slowly opened her eyes, and the chill she felt before losing consciousness was replaced by a warmth.

She turned her head and saw Feng Xiao lying beside her, his face as pale as snow and his thin lips devoid of color. If it weren't for the faint sound of his breathing, one would almost doubt whether he was still alive.

Qi Yu got out of bed. The dishes on the table had gone cold. She opened the door, and Gou Dan, who was sleeping outside, woke up with a start.

"Sister! Are you all better?"

Qi Yu looked at him and the little black dog beside him, confused. "What happened to me last night?"

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