In a daze, Li Zhier woke me again. I had never imagined this girl would rely on the box so frequently—not even when she cultivated until mental exhaustion dragged her into sleep, she still refused to let go of it.
But the words I heard next startled me.
"Zhier's father is coming soon... Other than you, he's the only person who dares to be fierce with Zhier... Zhier has been afraid of him ever since she was little."
I truly hadn't expected Li Tianjian to come personally to meet Li Zhier halfway. It seemed he still cared quite a lot about this daughter of his. However, this place should have been a long distance from both the Heavenly Sword Immortal Sect and the Zhao Family. Judging by our current position, we were probably around the middle stretch between our destination and the original Immortal's border.
During this period, Li Zhier had already come to regard this brooch as me. She talked to it, and sometimes even started crying. This girl truly was rich in emotion. But her gentle temperament also softened the hearts of those around her.
"Li Tianjing said Father has already reached the territory of the Heavenly Realm Gate. This time, he came to discuss how to deal with Heavenly City... I really don't know why Father became like this. He clearly said that he would govern Southern Heaven together with Heavenly City. But now..."
"You're right... Li Tianjing badmouthed you to Zhier today. Zhier got so angry—she was furious! You're not that kind of person, are you?"
"I really want to stay in the study forever... I wouldn't have to think about anything. Zhier has already gotten used to that place. It's all your fault for driving Zhier away..."
Every time she made that passive vow, it