Xu Qing nodded. With a raised hand, a Nether Shadow silently condensed into a humanoid form. "This is a body I created with a divine ability. You can temporarily house your soul in it while you search for a replacement."
Chang Qing stepped into the Nether Shadow. After adapting to it slightly, she immediately said in surprise, "Eh? What a strange puppet. But it works. Thanks."
She had not expected Xu Qing to truly be able to save September King.
Now that she had lost her body once more, she was frustrated, but she was no fool.
The man before her was absolutely not someone she could deal with.
For her, this outcome was already the best possible one.
"Since that's the case, come back with me. Return to Eleventh Province, to my sect.
I am now the master of a sect. Your future cultivation will face no obstacles."
Xu Qing looked at September King expectantly.
Yet to his surprise, September King smiled.
"As long as you're all right, I'm relieved. Actually, over these years, I've come to understand."
September King smiled at Xu Qing.
"You have someone you love and a family of your own. As for us, being friends is already the happiest thing I could ask for.
I need to walk the road ahead on my own. I want to stay here and begin exploring this new world from here."
Xu Qing looked at her in silence for a long while.
A complicated emotion flickered through his eyes.
There was reluctance, but also relief.
"September, I respect your decision."
Xu Qing's voice was gentle yet firm.
"But remember this: no matter when or where, if you need anything, the gates of Ancient Immortal Sect will always be open to you. This is your home forever."
September smiled