"Then Shuofeng thanks the Great Emperor!"
Shuofeng clasped his hands and bowed slightly.
With Emperor Gouchen Shi Xian taking action, he was completely at ease. With such a powerful figure present, who could possibly harm Luofeng?
On this journey to the Southern Pole, he would surely witness the Human Ancestor attain the Dao and ascend to immortality. He would also surely find protection and a way out for his Zhifeng Clan.
"Since your master-and-disciple bond is decreed by Heaven, you truly have nothing to worry about. However, you must not tell that Luofeng boy about this, or else there would be no point in testing him!"
As he spoke, Shi Xian reminded Shuofeng as well.
Anyone could know about this except Luofeng himself. If he knew from the start that someone was secretly protecting him, what meaning would the test have?
They might as well send him directly to Bihai Mountain!
"Yes, Great Emperor. Shuofeng understands!"
"All right, all right. Go and properly say farewell to that Luofeng boy. When the first ray of sunlight appears at dawn, This Emperor will leave on his own!"
Shi Xian waved his hand, signaling Shuofeng to leave.
Shuofeng had initially intended to politely insist that he stay awhile, but seeing how determined Shi Xian was—and knowing that he still had to escort his grandson—
he did not say anything. He simply bowed and left.
The night passed peacefully. The next day, as the sun rose, Shi Xian departed from the Zhifeng Tribe without saying goodbye.
Early the next morning, the people of the Zhifeng Tribe also came to see Luofeng off.
"Luo'er, be careful on the road. If you encounter demons, hide if you can. Don't try to show off!"
"Luo'er, eat and drink well on the road. Don't make things hard on