Standing nearby, Yu Huayun watched with an utterly speechless expression. In front of Bai Yang, Princess Tianxin had nearly forgotten who she was. She wore the bashful air of a young girl—a side of her Yu Huayun could hardly remember seeing anywhere but beside Great Emperor Tianyuan.
The little girl from back then has grown up. I wonder how much longer old fellows like us can shield you from wind and rain. But with Your Majesty here, the princess will be safe and carefree for ten thousand generations...
Sighing inwardly, Yu Huayun turned to Bao Bao and said, "Your Highness, you can see the situation for yourself. Even the Earth Emperor Realm can't protect itself here. Against the powerful prodigies of the various races, outside assistance won't do much good. Why don't you take this opportunity to improve your cultivation, too?"
Bao Bao furrowed her brow. She understood his point, but said hesitantly, "But I promised to protect Bai Yang while he cultivates."
"Leave that to us. Your Highness, you can rest easy," Yu Huayun said with a smile.
Seeing Bao Bao still unable to make up her mind, he rolled his eyes and whispered, "Don't you want to experience the joy of improving alongside Bai Yang?"
What could make a girl in love happier than sharing an experience together?
Yu Huayun's words made Bao Bao's eyes light up. She immediately nodded. "All right. I should take another step forward, too. There are so many things Father gave me that I still can't unleash to their full potential."
"Excellent. Let's find somewhere quiet," Yu Huayun said with a smile.
With familiar faces around, Bai Yang had no need to disguise himself as a Desolate Slave. In his true form, he occupied himself with eating, while Red Ball and Yaya perched