With the matter of the Earth-Moon Baleful Intent settled, Lu Xiaotian immediately bade Cao Sheng farewell. Though Cao Sheng was reluctant to part, he knew that Lu Xiaotian was not someone who grew attached to any particular place. He personally escorted Lu Xiaotian out of the estate and watched as he soared away into the sky.
"Come out." With his hands clasped behind his back, Cao Sheng spoke calmly after Lu Xiaotian had vanished without a trace.
"Father!" Cao Xi'er emerged from behind a swaying young tree, dressed in a ruqun.
"Lu Xiaotian is a dragon among men. Though he isn't the direct heir of any powerful lineage, he has reached this point through his own efforts alone, surpassing even those born into illustrious households. Rarer still, his temperament isn't bad. If he could stay, he would indeed be a good match for you. Unfortunately, Lu Xiaotian's aspirations lie elsewhere. His heart holds only the Great Dao of the Nascent Soul. You should give up on this notion as soon as possible." Cao Sheng walked as he spoke, and by the time his words ended, he had already disappeared into the Marquis's estate.
At first, Cao Xi'er's face flushed with embarrassment after her thoughts had been exposed by her father. But by the end, it had turned into a quiet sigh. She stood rooted to the spot for a long while, with only the rustling of leaves and the sound of the gentle wind around her. Cao Xi'er stamped her foot, turned around, and returned to the estate.
The towering spirit trees rapidly fell behind him. Ape cries, bird calls, and insect chirps rang without end through the valleys. Lu Xiaotian did not fly too high, lest he attract the attention of demonic birds in the sky. Even with his