A few days later, at Lake Azure.
"You're leaving already? Why not stay a little longer?"
By the shore of Lake Azure, Xiao Wu stood gracefully in a pristine white dress, like a jade lotus just beginning to bloom.
Before her, Zhao Xuan and Hermione stood quietly. Today, the two planned to leave and head south to the Star Luo Empire in search of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
Hermione smiled softly as she took Xiao Wu's hand. "Why don't you come with us to find Zhu Zhuqing and the others?"
Xiao Wu was somewhat tempted, but she quickly shook her head and said quietly, "Better not. I want to focus on cultivation. I don't expect to become Xiao San's support, but I can't become his burden either."
Hermione glanced at Zhao Xuan. Zhao Xuan fell silent. Time had flown by, and nearly a year had passed since they parted after the Soul Master Tournament. He missed Tang San, whom he had not seen for so long, very much as well.
However, Tang San had long since been taken away by his father, the Clear Sky Douluo. Even Zhao Xuan had no idea where Tang San was now or what he was doing.
Over the past year, he and Hermione had first cultivated in the Flower Valley secret realm for half a year, then secluded themselves in the Star Dou Great Forest for further training. Every day, he sparred with the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python. Hard work paid off, and not long ago, he had successfully gained enlightenment into the mysteries of domains.
Only now did he realize that an entire year had passed...
Xiao Wu looked somewhat downcast, her eyes filled with longing.
Seeing this, Zhao Xuan could not help but console her. "It's all