"But, how did you know?"
Lu Yu looked at Qin Yi in shock. "I don't seem to have revealed any flaws."
Qin Yi smiled and asked, "Do you still remember the last time we met, what you told me in the restaurant about your experiences during this period of time?"
Lu Yu nodded and said, "Of course I remember. But, I don't think there's anything wrong with what I said."
Qin Yi continued, "Then, do you still remember when you told us where you had a fortuitous encounter?"
"Ice … a frozen cave?"
Lu Yu's expression became a little strange. He did not expect that he had actually unknowingly already exposed himself.
What kind of place was Jade Willow Country?
It was a place where it was spring all year round. There would not be any ice and snow here at all. But he himself said that his fortuitous encounter was obtained in an ice-sealed cave. Fortunately, there was no one else present at that time. Su Yuling also did not seriously listen to this matter at that time.
Otherwise, if it was heard by someone with ulterior motives, it would really be quite dangerous for him.
"At that time, when I heard this place, I felt a little strange. I even advised you not to do dangerous things. "
Qin Yi continued unhurriedly, "But later, I put this matter aside. You are my friend after all. I still chose to believe you. But, looking at your behavior afterward, it seemed to be getting stranger and stranger. Especially that behavior just now, it made me even more suspicious. "
Lu Yu smiled helplessly and said, "No matter where you go, Brother Qin's eyes are really incomparably sharp. No matter what, nothing can hide from your eyes. You're right, I am indeed a spy from Silversnow Country. "
Qin Yi asked, "Just what is going on, can you tell me in detail?"
After a moment of silence, Lu Yu finally said, "Actually, back then when Xiaoya and I came to Snow Willow Region, the first place we arrived at was not Jade Willow Country, but Silversnow Country. But at that time, we did not enter the country's borders. Instead, we stopped at a desolate ice field. At that time, I encountered the greatest fortuitous encounter in my life! "
Qin Yi said, "The fortuitous encounter you mentioned should be referring to the thing inside that ice-sealed cave, right?"
Lu Yu nodded and said, "Yes. This was a relic left behind by an extremely formidable senior of the Dao of Alchemy before he died in meditation. At that time, I didn't think too much about it. I just thought that I might be able to become a master of alchemy from here on out, so I didn't hesitate to agree to their conditions. "
"What condition?"
"The condition left behind by that senior was that I must swear to use the alchemy knowledge he left behind to infiltrate Jade Willow Country and gather information for Silver Snow Country!"
Qin Yi frowned and said, "Isn't this too hasty? Just by making an oath, you can guarantee that you will be able to help him fulfill his wish? What's more, with your identity, even if you did manage to get some information, there's no one you can pass it on to, right? "
"No, you're wrong."
Lu Yu shook her head and said: "This alchemy senior isn't as brainless as you think. In fact, he had already guessed this. Therefore, before he passed away in meditation, he had already made an agreement with the nearest alchemy force. Once they find out that his cave dwelling has been opened, the people from that faction will immediately know about this matter and send someone to negotiate with me. "
As she spoke, Lu Yu stretched out an arm and rolled up his sleeve. At this time, Qin Yi saw a red brand on Lu Yu's arm. On it was the word "curse".
In other words, Lu Yu's body was now marked by a curse. Once they knew that he wanted to betray Silver Snow Country, the curse would immediately be activated. Although he didn't know what would happen after the curse was activated, he could guess that it wouldn't be anything good!
"This curse was carved by them. At that time, they told me that I am now the disciple of that alchemy senior. As long as I am that senior's disciple, I must obey the senior's orders!"
Lu Yu sighed helplessly, her voice was filled with despair. "Plus, I came from another region and don't have a clear identity. This way, it would be easier for me to sneak into Jade Willow Country."
Qin Yi frowned. "So, in order to escape their control, you want to find another master?"
Lu Yu raised her head to look at Qin Yi, then lowered her head again. She said helplessly, "That is indeed the case. Only by becoming his disciple again can I be considered to have not broken their promise. "
After a pause, she continued, "In my eyes, only you, Brother Qin, have the right to be my master!"
Qin Yi didn't make any comments on Lu Yu's words. Then, he asked, "You have been in Jade Willow Country for a period of time, right? Why didn't you change your mind before? Why do you suddenly want to give up this method? "
Lu Yu smiled bitterly. "Isn't it because I met you, Brother Qin? Before Brother Qin appeared, I never doubted my own decision! After all, to obtain such an opportunity, there is always a price to pay! That senior imparted all of his knowledge on alchemy to me. And I should also do something to repay this senior! Even when I just reunited with you, Brother Qin, my determination didn't change at all. "
Qin Yi asked, "Is it because of this that you left the inn in a hurry that night without saying goodbye?"
"That's right!"
Lu Yu admitted frankly. "I know that what I want to do has a certain level of risk. Brother Qin, you have already helped me a lot before. So, I didn't want to involve you in this. Keeping a distance from you is the best way I can think of. "
Qin Yi chuckled and said, "But what you didn't expect was that not long after you left, Li Yunfu invited us to gather again."
Lu Yu nodded. "That's right. You also know what happened after that. When I saw Brother Qin's firm attitude and Li Yunfu's fate, my heart wavered for the first time. After returning, I kept thinking about how you could risk your life for your own decision. If I insisted on my stand, would we become enemies one day? "
Qin Yi asked, "So, what decision did you make in the end?"
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