Xu Chunniang's words set Bai Lu thinking.
"You're right. The path of cultivation has no end; every step is another climb! Those questions are too far removed from me. Better to think about something more practical, haha."
The two sat facing each other on the ground, drinking tea and chatting. Before they knew it, an entire month had passed.
That day, the communication token at Bai Lu's waist lit up once more.
Unlike before, she did not ignore it. Instead, she took out the token and went through every message she had received over the past days.
After setting down the communication token, she looked at Xu Chunniang, a trace of regret in her eyes.
"The Bai family has been looking for me all this time. I need to go back. If I don't, someone will start pinning crimes on me again."
Thinking of that Uncle Jiu from the Bai family, Xu Chunniang understood. "Do you need me to go with you?"
"No. Having a friend in the Demon King Realm backing me up would certainly be impressive, but in the end, I'll have to walk the road of cultivation ahead alone."
Bai Lu was clear-headed. Xu Chunniang could help her once or twice, but she could not help her for a lifetime.
More importantly, she could not allow herself to develop a dependence on her.
"Alright. Then I wish you a smooth journey."
"I will. And you too—keep cultivating diligently. Don't become complacent just because you've attained the status of a Demon King, or I might catch up to you!"
Bai Lu smiled brightly. There was still a faint trace of that little girl from long ago in her. "You didn't find me by chance this time, did you?"
"I did come looking for you specifically after hearing news