Xiao Se truly had some unavoidable turmoil tangled around his heart, and this was one of the unavoidable reasons this time.
After all, no reason for refusal was as profound as reality, and a lesson only became unforgettable after a mistake had actually happened.
If he really had ignored everything just to satisfy his desire to stay with his elder sister, the losses the Endless Fire Territory suffered might not have been limited to this little bit before his eyes.
This was a mistake he had nearly caused. Even if it had not truly happened, it was enough to sound the alarm.
"—Are you regretting it?"
Xiao Yan laced his fingers together like a net, braced his arms on his knees, then slowly lowered his body and could not help asking.
"This time could be considered luck, but if there is a next time..."
Xiao Se spoke with a trace of hesitation, only to feel Father's hand fall on his shoulder.
"So there won't be a next time."
Xiao Yan drew in a deep breath, his tone carrying a hint of resolution.
After all, this was also the reason he had always wanted to become stronger.
"Father?"
"—After all, this has never been a problem someone your age should have to think about. The reason your mother and I chose to ascend to the Great Thousand World and have fought for so many years without stopping is precisely because of this."
Xiao Yan's tone held a measure of comfort, but also a little firmness.
Xiao Se looked at Father's still exceedingly young face and could not help being slightly stunned.
"Mm... after all, how should I put this—"
Noticing his son's seemingly unexpected gaze, Xiao Yan coughed softly, then murmured, "Though I don't particularly agree with this idea of yours,