Upon entering the light barrier, the vast East Dragon Island appeared before Lu Yunxiao and the others once more.
"We're finally back."
Looking at the familiar scene, Hei Qing was so moved he nearly wept.
Heaven knew how worried he had been while Zi Yan had been wandering around outside with the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.
It had nothing to do with whether Lu Yunxiao's protection was adequate. The main thing was that Zi Yan had been wandering about with the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, and it had kept him on edge.
If anything had happened, he truly would have had no face to return and face the Ancient Dragon Clan.
Fortunately, they had finally returned to their own territory. Yes, this feeling was called peace of mind.
"Hmph, we're back on this lousy island again."
Unlike Hei Qing's excitement, Zi Yan merely curled her lips in disdain.
She was already sick of this wretched place. That hateful Lu Yunxiao had actually brought her back after all.
"Alright, stop complaining. Once you refine the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, you can go wherever you want. No one will interfere with you again."
Rubbing Zi Yan's little head, Lu Yunxiao said gently.
Lu Yunxiao's smile was tender, but no one noticed the faint melancholy hidden beneath it.
This adorable Little Ziyan... this should be the last time he saw her like this.
Once she consumed the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, Zi Yan would grow up.
Thinking of it, Lu Yunxiao truly felt somewhat reluctant.
This sweet, silly little girl had long since carved out an important place in Lu Yunxiao's heart.
But the girl has to grow up sooner or later.
Lu Yunxiao sighed inwardly. Everyone had to grow up.
Zi Yan had responsibilities of her own to bear. She could not