Three days passed in a flash.
The unmanned aircraft rested in the open wilderness, a gentle breeze carrying White Bird Star's distinctive warm, moist air.
"Qin Tian, you don't have to see us off."
Qin Dadi and Xiao Yunlong stood at the aircraft's hatch and waved to Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue.
"All right. Captain, Yunlong, have a safe trip."
Qin Tian stepped forward and hugged each of them.
They were all grown men, so they did not linger over their farewells. Besides, as the spatial network expanded, meeting again would become much easier. They could reunite whenever they wanted; there was no need to grieve over a single parting.
"Qin Tian."
Before leaving, Qin Dadi looked at Qin Tian and said solemnly, "We're too weak to offer you any real help anymore, but we still hope you'll take good care of yourself."
Over the past few days, a quick search on the Star Net had shown them just how extraordinary Dongfang Mingyue's identity was.
She was the younger sister of Ji Haoyue, the sixth prince who was currently enjoying such prominence, the Emperor's own daughter, and a true princess of the empire.
Even someone with no feel for politics could understand what that identity meant for Qin Tian.
Once he became embroiled in that political storm, he would inevitably face enormous pressure, even as a demigod-level powerhouse.
Qin Tian had soared too high for them to offer him any help now. All they could give was this simplest of wishes to the young brother they had once sheltered behind them.
"Don't worry, Captain. I'll take good care of myself."
A smile appeared on Qin Tian's face.
He could feel Qin Dadi and Xiao Yunlong's wholehearted concern. That pure affection, untainted by considerations of allegiance or status, was probably something