Chapter 2704

When the pages of the book stopped turning, an image appeared on the surface. It showed a young boy chopping wood.

"It's my brother," Qingyun recognized him immediately.

Yan Aohan explained, "Qinghe was thrown into the river by Qingxia. He drifted to a mountain village and was taken in by an elderly couple living alone. At first, your brother lived reasonably well. But after the old couple passed away, he had no one to care for him and had to survive on his own."

"Master, can I go find my brother?" Qingyun asked urgently.

Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "Of course." She added, "I am very protective of my own. If you were not my disciple, I might have just watched and done nothing. But since you are my disciple, your brother is also considered my child."

She looked at the Black Emperor and the others, then said to Qingyun, "Qingyun, come here. Greet your senior uncles and aunts."

Qingyun did not know what Zhu Yanyi intended, but she knew these people were not ordinary. She bowed respectfully. "Disciple Qingyun greets all senior uncles and aunts."

The Black Emperor saw this familiar scene and looked at Zhu Yanyi. "What are you trying to extort from me this time?"

"My disciple is going out. Shouldn't you elders give her something for protection?" Zhu Yanyi said seriously.

The Black Emperor paused, then handed a flying boat to Qingyun. "This is a flying boat. It cannot carry many people, perhaps only twenty. But it is good enough for your free travel."

"Thank you, Senior Uncle," Qingyun said. She knew such items were rare treasures.

The Empress looked at the Black Emperor, then handed a box to Qingyun. "Qingyun, this is a shape-shifting mask. When you wear it, you can change into any appearance you imagine. Even in the sea, you can turn into a fish."

"Thank you, Senior Aunt," Qingyun said, knowing it was a precious item.

"I do not have much, so I will give you a storage ring," the Immortal Emperor said directly. "It contains some spirit stones for your daily cultivation."

The Immortal Empress said, "I will give you a stack of Thunder Blast Talismans. If you encounter an opponent you cannot handle, just throw the talisman and blow them up."

"Thank you, Senior Uncle and Senior Aunt," Qingyun said, smiling as she accepted them.

"I do not have many things either, so I will give you a Fire Essence," the Fire Emperor said. "You have a Wood spiritual root and lack fire by nature. If you merge with this fire, you will have your own fire within you. This is the best gift for you."

The Fire Empress said, "I will give you a set of clothes. This set grows with you. Even when you become a god, you can still wear it. It can also protect you from external pressure."

"Thank you, Senior Uncle and Senior Aunt," Qingyun said. She did not know how else to address them, so she stuck with these titles.

"Since your senior uncles and aunts have given you many external items, I will give you some pills," Zhu Yanyi said, handing a box to Qingyun. "There are antidotes and healing pills inside. The usage instructions are written on them. Just follow the instructions when you need them."

"Yes, disciple has remembered. Thank you, Master," Qingyun said seriously.

Yan Aohan then handed a whip to Qingyun. "Your character is soft yet strong, suitable for using a whip. This whip is a fairy artifact used by a Fairy Emperor. You can make do with it for now. When you find a better one later, you can switch."

Yan Aohan spoke with great authority.

"Thank you, Grand-Uncle. It is already very good," Qingyun said. Knowing it was a fairy artifact, she thanked Yan Aohan and put it away.

"Alright, go early and return early," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile. "When you bring your brother back, come directly here."

"Yes," Qingyun agreed. Knowing her brother would have the protection of her master and others, she felt relieved about her worries for her.

Qingyun took out the flying boat, tossed it slightly, and flew onto it. She waved goodbye to Zhu Yanyi and the others, then set her direction and departed.

"Seeing Qingyun like this reminds me of when you, my wife, were angry for Yanli and Zhibin in your youth. Thinking back now, it feels like it happened just yesterday," Yan Aohan sighed.

Zhu Yanyi thought about it and sighed too. "Indeed. Looking back, it really feels like yesterday. The memories are still vivid."

The Black Emperor said, "Actually, having memories is a good thing. With memories, life is not boring."

Everyone present agreed. As gods, they sometimes felt lonely. Fortunately, they all had families. Although they occasionally felt lonely due to boredom with their environment, looking at their loved ones beside them dispelled those feelings.

Meanwhile, Qingyun drove the flying boat quickly. Using the address from Yan Aohan, she reached the destination in just two hours.

She found a quiet place, got off the boat, and stored it away before entering the village.

She knew her brother lived in a broken cave dwelling in the back mountain of the village. She went directly there, and no one noticed the stranger in the village.

Qingyun entered the cave. The windowless cave felt particularly stuffy. The table was made of stacked stones with a wooden board on top. There was only one stool, which had three legs, with a stone supporting the missing leg.

Apart from the dilapidated furniture, there was nothing else. She walked to the earthen stove built outside, opened the lid, and saw two or three wild vegetables inside.

Tears welled up in Qingyun's eyes. Her brother was suffering in such a place, and she had not known.

"Who are you?" a timid voice came from behind. Qingyun turned around and saw Qinghe.

Qinghe was barefoot, carrying a bundle of firewood on his back. His small face was sallow, clearly showing malnutrition.

"Qinghe, do you remember me? I am your sister," Qingyun said, looking at him.

Qinghe was stunned. Beautiful memories seemed to return. His originally dull eyes brightened. He looked at Qingyun. "Sister, you are my sister." Qinghe dropped the firewood and rushed into Qingyun's arms. "Sister, why did you come so late? I have been waiting for you to find me."

"Sister has been looking for you. Sister knew you were thrown by Qingxia, but I could not find you," Qingyun said, tears falling. "Qinghe, it is sister's fault for not taking good care of you."