Ye Ying noticed that Ji Wuchen's expression was solemn and worried, so she asked with concern, "Teacher Ji, why do you look so troubled? Is there something you're having trouble telling us?"

Ji Wuchen frowned slightly, his lips trembled, and he replied in a low voice, "It's nothing serious... I just feel a little uneasy, worried that you might encounter danger, and I'm afraid I'm powerless to protect you..." His eyes revealed a trace of pain and helplessness.

Is this just creating trouble for yourself?

Ji Wuchen couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly to himself.

However, Ye Ying looked directly at Ji Wuchen without fear, her eyes firm and confident, and said, "Teacher Ji, don't worry, I will do my best to protect myself!"

Although Ye Ying's voice wasn't loud, she spoke with great determination. Every word was like a sharp sword, piercing straight at Ji Wuchen, while also revealing the fearless courage and resolve deep within her heart.

Ji Wuchen listened quietly to Ye Ying's words, his eyes gradually brightening. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

Ye Ying has the courage to face everything without fear, so why can't he?

Is it because you care about Ye Ying that you become timid and cowardly?

He is not...

It can't be. Ji Wuchen secretly reminded himself.

Ji Wuchen's smile was like a gentle spring breeze, bringing immense warmth. Seeing this, Ye Ying couldn't help but smile as well. Their laughter mingled together, like a beautiful melody echoing in the air.

The little white fox Tianyao blinked its bright eyes, curiously watching the scene before it.

Although it didn't understand why its little master Ye Ying and Teacher Ji Wuchen were laughing, it could tell from the joy on their faces that something interesting must have happened.

Seeing everyone so happy, the little white fox Tianyao also wagged its tail joyfully and made "woo-woo" sounds, seemingly adding to the merriment.

At that moment, the tense atmosphere vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of joy.

"Ying'er...you should put this away for now. This 'Secret Records of Heavenly Secrets' is very important. I'll feel at ease if you take it. As for the map, I'll keep it for now. We'll study it together after we get out of here and find a safe place..." Ji Wuchen first handed the 'Secret Records of Heavenly Secrets' to Ye Ying, then suggested to Ye Ying while putting away the map, preparing to take it out again after we left.

“Okay, Teacher Ji.” Ye Ying nodded obediently, carefully accepting the “Secret Records of Heavenly Secrets” from Ji Wuchen with both hands, as if she were holding a priceless treasure.

After examining it carefully for a moment, she held it tightly in her arms, afraid of damaging it in the slightest.

Then, taking advantage of the moment when Teacher Ji Wuchen was not paying attention to her, Ye Ying quickly made an unexpected move—she quietly opened her personal space and threw the "Secret Records of Heavenly Secrets" that she had just put into her bosom without hesitation!

The entire movement was as natural and fluid as flowing water, without attracting anyone's attention.

After doing all this, Ye Ying secretly rejoiced: Luckily, Teacher Ji didn't find out!

Ye Ying thought she had done a very discreet job, but what was the truth?