The next day, all members of the Peace Army gathered at the training ground of the City Lord's Mansion.
"How are the injuries?"
Qin Yi looked at Xuan Zhan, Bai Siyin, and Murong Qianxun and asked.
Murong Qianxun's pretty face had already turned pale. Despite Qin Yi's treatment, their injuries were too severe to heal completely without several days of rest.
In fact, the three of them were truly frightened at heart.
They had unexpectedly encountered each other in the Sand Sea and decided to travel together, not expecting to run into a beast horde. When they heard Wang Zheng say it was just a small group, they realized just how dangerous the Abyss truly was.
Qin Yi looked at everyone and declared loudly, "Everyone, after today, I will leave here. And you will stay here for a year. It's already quite an achievement that you've made it to Sand City alive, but the dangers you encountered on the way were just the tip of the iceberg of the Abyss. The real threats, you have yet to face.
Remember, you only have one year. During this year, you must strive to improve yourselves and fight to survive. A year later, we'll see if you're great dragons or mere bugs—it's up to you."
As Qin Yi spoke, he pointed at Wang Zheng, "In the future, when I'm not here, you must follow his instructions for all actions."
"Yes."
The Peace Army shouted in unison, their voices shaking the skies.
Qin Yi spoke indifferently, "I don't wish to be sentimental, nor do I want to instill any ideology. I have only one request: a year later, survive and reach the outside world."
"Yes."
The Peace Army shouted again in unison.
Lin Zhengnan and Wang Zheng exchanged glances, their eyes showing astonishment.
These people, although their cultivation level is currently not high, possess a strong spirit and determined eyes. They will inevitably become an unstoppable army of tigers and wolves—a steel torrent.
Qin Yi took out a thousand pieces of Earth Spirit Stones and distributed them among the Peace Army members, ten pieces each.
Lin Zhengnan twitched the corner of his mouth, "This kid is generous to his people, not keeping a single piece for himself."
Qin Yi had won a thousand pieces of Earth Spirit Stones from him and shared them all with the Peace Army.
Qin Yi turned and looked at Lin Zhengnan and Wang Zheng, bowing deeply.
The two were taken aback.
"To both of you, I entrust my brothers and sisters."
The members of the Peace Army were moved, for Qin Yi referred to them as brothers and sisters, not subordinates.
Lin Zhengnan and Wang Zheng nodded heavily, agreeing to Qin Yi's request.
Qin Yi didn't linger in the Abyss, nor did he say farewell to anyone. He hated goodbyes, so he left the Abyss quietly.
...
...
Qin Yi returned to Tiger Roar Mountain and stayed for half a month.
During this half month, Qin Yi stayed by Xia Yanbing's side without leaving, nor did he cultivate. Every day, he either stuck with Xia Yanbing, took care of the children, or accompanied Qin Wan'er.
"Sister-in-law, don't you think my brother has been acting strange lately?"
That day, when Qin Yi went to see Azure Dragon and the others and finally didn't stick around them, Qin Wan'er took the opportunity to voice her doubts.
Regarding the change in the person beside her, how could Xia Yanbing not know?
"Wan'er, your brother might be leaving."
Qin Wan'er was surprised, "Where is brother going?"
"Probably the Primordial."
Qin Wan'er gaped; they all knew Qin Yi would eventually go to the Primordial. But when that day actually came, they couldn't bear it.
Xia Yanbing smiled, "It's inevitable for your brother to go to the Primordial. He wants to save Sister Yiyi. We owe Sister Yiyi a lot. So, no matter how reluctant or worried we are for your brother, we can only support him."
Qin Wan'er nodded, "Sister Yiyi is so pitiful; I really wish she would wake up soon."
"Then we must support your brother even more."
...
"When are you leaving?"
Azure Dragon held a chess piece, placed it on the board, and asked casually.
Qin Yi, sitting by the side, tapped his knee with his fingers and replied offhandedly, "In the next few days."
"Be careful," Azure Dragon said.
Qin Yi smiled, "After I leave, Longxia, Xiaobing, and the others are all in your hands."
"Don't worry! If anything happens to them, we wouldn't be in this world anymore."
Qin Yi grabbed a handful of chess pieces and scattered them on the board, disrupting the game, and frowned, "I hope when I return, everyone will still be here."
The four of Azure Dragon were momentarily stunned.
The White Tiger grinned, "You brat, you're not good at being sentimental, don't force yourself. No matter what you say, you can't move us. Go and come back early, but don't die in the Primordial, or we can't collect your body."
"Damn, I was going to tell you guys to take care and not let me come back and only visit your graves. If anyone dies first, I'll go to their grave and dance."
"You brat," Azure Dragon scolded with a laugh.
Xuanwu said, "When you leave, don't disturb us. Just leave quietly."
Qin Yi grinned, "Tsk, who cares to see you all? Can't you just play a game of Mahjong? What's the fun of just the two of you playing chess, see how Senior Vireo and White Tiger's eyes are red with boredom. I'm leaving."
Qin Yi got up and left.
Azure Dragon slowly put down the chess piece in his hand and sighed lightly. Primordial, a place only heard about, is like crossing a bridge blind, relying only on self-exploration.
However, from Yun Mengyao's words, they all knew the Primordial was full of dangers.
This time, Qin Yi's path ahead was unclear.
...
Qin Yi returned to find everyone gathered around the table with a big spread of dishes. They were all waiting for him.
"Wow, what's the occasion today, with such a feast?" Qin Yi sat down and smiled.
Xia Yanbing smiled, "It's just a normal family dinner; it's just that you, the busy one, rarely eat at home."
"Who said that? I've been eating at home for more than half a month."
Xia Yanbing retorted, "Do you ever eat on time?"
Qin Yi laughed, "Don't just sit there, everyone start eating."
Everyone started eating, but strangely, they put all the food they picked up onto Qin Yi's bowl.
Looking at the food piled up almost overflowing in his bowl, Qin Yi was dumbfounded.
"Are you treating me like a pig?"
Lin Hongzhuang scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself; pigs are cuter than you."
Qin Yi: "..."
Xia Yanbing laughed, "Come on, eat up! You've lost weight lately."
Qin Yi bowed his head and started eating, while urging everyone to eat together.
In truth, everyone understood that Qin Yi knew they had sensed he was going to the Primordial, but they just didn't mention it.
"By the way, I have to go out for a bit tonight." Qin Yi raised his head and said.
"Will you come back?"
"Will you still come by?"
Xia Yanbing and Qin Wan'er both flinched, asking in unison.
Qin Yi paused and then laughed, "What do you mean? Not letting me come back? It's just that Old Mo is getting married, and I happened to go to the Abyss, thinking I should at least drop by, have a toast, and most importantly, I'll be back in two days."
Everyone couldn't help but let out a faint sigh of relief.
Xia Yanbing smiled, "Then wish them a happy marriage for me."
"Sure!" Qin Yi nodded.
After dinner, Qin Yi left for the Mo Family. This time seeing them, who knows when the next time will be? He couldn't attend their wedding, so he had to visit them before he left.
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