Lin Dong returned to Southern Border to revive his wife. At the same time, Yao Wan and Xun'er ended their nearly year-long journey abroad as well, heading north all the way and nearing their return to Endless Fire Territory.
"How was the trip this time?"
Yao Wan turned to look at Xun'er, only to hear Xun'er give a soft snort.
"As long as you thought it was fun."
There was a fair bit of listlessness in Xun'er's words. Though things had not quite developed to the point where Yao Wan turned her head, discovered some hidden ruin somewhere, and dragged her straight inside, it was still far from the trip she had imagined.
She would just treat it as having nothing better to do and going out for a stroll with her—
"When we were at the Luoshen Clan, didn't you seem pretty interested too?"
Yao Wan raised a brow, seeming somewhat surprised by Xun'er's answer, and could not help asking back.
"But we stayed at the Luoshen Clan for a month at most!"
Xun'er grumbled.
"Then it seems we'll have to plan things properly next time we travel."
Xun'er's complaints and protests still left Yao Wan rather dejected. After all, this had been an extremely rare trip that had not been for the sake of cultivation, yet it had received such an evaluation. It really did hit her rather hard.
"Next time..."
Xun'er instinctively wanted to say there would not be a next time at all, but seeing Yao Wan's expression, she could not help pursing her lips. In the end, she did not have the heart to say it.
Maybe if there were more people next time, it would not turn out like this?
The two sped through the void, but just as they were about to enter