The sun set in the west.
At a mountaintop somewhere in the Gu Clan.
Mists and clouds curled around the area, making it seem like a fairyland.
As far as the eye could see, strange flowers and grasses of every color blanketed the ground, appearing especially beautiful beneath the setting sun.
An unusual ancient tree grew amid this secluded paradise. Judging by its size, it had lived for well over a thousand years.
On one of its outstretched branches hung an exquisite swing. Xun'er sat quietly upon it, gently swinging her little legs.
There was no denying that although Xun'er was still young, her elegant temperament was something she had been born with.
Paired with her delicate, doll-like face, that temperament made her appear even more adorable in the lingering glow of the sunset.
The scene was like a breathtaking painting.
"Yun Xi."
The tranquil atmosphere was broken by a call.
Xun'er stared blankly at the sun as it slowly sank beyond the horizon and called out softly.
"Hmm?"
Hearing Xun'er call him, Yun Xi's figure gradually appeared. "Is this the place? Mm, the scenery is indeed quite lovely."
Standing beside Xun'er, Yun Xi followed her gaze toward the beautiful sunset and could not help but praise it.
"Yun Xi, before long, I'll be going to the Jia Ma Empire. I don't know what it's like there, or what will happen in the future..."
"It's 'we,' not 'I,'" Yun Xi suddenly corrected her from beside her.
As Xun'er's Guardian Spirit, Yun Xi's duty was to protect her, accompany her, guide her cultivation, and watch her grow.
"Mm!" Hearing Yun Xi's words, Xun'er nodded heavily, then continued pouring out her worries. "I don't know what that place will be like. What if I miss Father? What if I can't come back...?"