A month later.
After seeing Sun Yifei and the other two off on their separate ways, Li Yun returned to Western Mountain Commandery, at the westernmost edge of Great Yan.
He pushed open the gate and saw Xiuhe busy in the courtyard.
A strange feeling suddenly came over him.
Why the hell did this feel like he was keeping a mistress on the Purple Moon Continent?
Smiling, Li Yun called out to Xiuhe.
At the sound of his voice, she stiffened slightly.
Then she turned and ran straight toward him.
"Young Master..."
"You're finally back!!"
Xiuhe rushed over, nearly throwing herself into Li Yun's arms. Then she seemed to realize something and stopped in front of him.
Her eyes reddened.
"Young Master... why were you gone so long?"
"I thought something had happened to you..."
Li Yun smiled and took the initiative to hug her. "What could happen to me? Didn't I tell you before I left? If I dared go back to Blue Star, I was certain I could cross the Beast-Grazing Land again."
Before leaving Western Mountain Commandery, Li Yun had told Xiuhe some of the truth.
Because of that, she already had a fair idea of where he came from.
But she was still curious.
"Young Master... what is the Beast-Grazing Land really like? Is it truly that dangerous? Are there endless Weird Demons? Could I go see it?"
"You could, if we find the right chance. But I'm sure one visit would be enough for you."
"Apart from endless Weird Beasts, that place is full of Demon People who sold their souls to the Devil Master and can only serve him as slaves for the rest of their lives..."
"And they're vicious, too..."
Li Yun spoke as he walked into the courtyard.
Just then.
Xiuhe finally