Na'er's Feelings

"Of course."

At his words, Zhao Tao nodded.

He readily agreed to Na'er's request.

Before long, evening arrived.

After accompanying Na'er home from Red Mountain Academy and having dinner together, Zhao Tao gently held Na'er's little hand and led her toward the beach on the outskirts of Aolai City.

Na'er did not resist Zhao Tao's action.

A faint sorrow merely flashed through her violet eyes.

"Brother Zhao Tao, the moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

Gazing at the snow-white moonlight, Na'er sighed softly.

"Yes, but as beautiful as the moon is, it still can't compare to my precious Na'er!"

Hearing Na'er's words, Zhao Tao gazed at her affectionately and replied gently.

"Brother Zhao Tao..."

"If one day, I leave, will you miss me?"

Her pretty face flushing slightly at Zhao Tao's cheesy sweet talk, Na'er lowered her head and asked quietly.

"Of course I will! I'll miss Na'er every day—very, very much!"

"But I believe Na'er definitely won't leave, right?"

Already prepared for this, Zhao Tao suppressed the reluctance in his heart and looked into Na'er's eyes as he spoke gently.

"Brother Zhao Tao, I'll miss you too. Forever and ever, I'll miss you!"

Having received Zhao Tao's assured answer, a misty layer of tears seemed to form in Na'er's beautiful violet eyes, and her head unconsciously came to rest against Zhao Tao's shoulder.

After a moment of silence, Na'er finally gave an answer that seemed unrelated to his question.

At that moment, Zhao Tao finally understood that Na'er was about to leave.

Thinking of this, Zhao Tao opened his arms and gave Na'er a warm embrace.

Na'er, her eyes brimming with tears, threw herself into Zhao Tao's arms and could not bear to leave for a long while.

In the blink of an eye, it was time for bed.

After bidding Na'er goodnight, Zhao Tao gently held her in his arms and drifted into sleep with a trace of reluctance.

Seeing that Zhao Tao had fallen asleep, a faint silver glow flickered around Na'er's body. Her entire body seemed to turn into light as she silently slipped free from Zhao Tao's embrace.

"Brother Zhao Tao, Na'er has to leave!"

"Na'er likes Brother Zhao Tao very much too. I don't want to leave you."

"But if I don't go, they'll definitely hurt you..."

Looking at the sleeping Zhao Tao before her, Na'er's beautiful eyes were filled with longing as large tears continuously streamed down her face.

At that moment, she recalled every little moment she had spent with Zhao Tao—from their first meeting, to every time he protected her, to all the little details of their life together...

Yet she understood that, in order to protect Zhao Tao, she could not linger. She had to leave.

"Brother Zhao Tao, although we must part for now, we will definitely meet again!"

After saying this, with sparkling tears at the corners of her eyes, Na'er gently bent down and gave Zhao Tao a tender kiss, leaving behind a farewell letter.

She also personally hung a silver pendant around Zhao Tao's neck.

At the end of the pendant was a silver gemstone with slightly angular edges, its interior radiating seven-colored light in dazzling splendor.

It was a scale left behind by Na'er's true body, the Silver Dragon King, and also a memento and blessing Na'er had left for Zhao Tao.

Having done all this, Na'er lightly waved her jade-like hand, drawing a silver spatial portal before stepping into it.

By the time the portal vanished, Na'er's figure had already disappeared from Zhao Tao's home.

In the blink of an eye, the next morning arrived.

Waking from his sleep and looking at the spot beside him where Na'er had disappeared, Zhao Tao understood that Na'er had left.

After searching around, Zhao Tao found the farewell letter Na'er had left behind, as well as the pendant she had placed around his neck.

"Na'er, wait for me. I'll definitely come find you!"

"This time, I'll definitely protect you and never let you suffer any harm!"

Gently stroking the necklace around his neck, Zhao Tao spoke firmly, his eyes full of confidence.

As though it had heard Zhao Tao's voice, the pendant around his neck gave off waves of warmth, seeming to convey Na'er's matching resolve and feelings.

In the blink of an eye.

Another month had passed since Na'er's departure.

By now, Zhao Tao had also graduated from Red Mountain Academy.

Having already broken through to become a Spirit Master, he had naturally received a letter of recommendation to an Intermediate Spirit Master Academy.

"Aunt Lin, thank you for taking care of me these past three years. I've truly troubled you."

After packing his luggage, Zhao Tao bowed to Lin Ximeng and thanked her sincerely.

Although Lin Ximeng was only Zhao Tao's guardian, in reality, she had truly cared for Zhao Tao as though he were her own junior and family.

It was also thanks to Lin Ximeng's care that Na'er and he had been able to enjoy a happy childhood.

That would surely deepen Na'er's favorable impression of the human world as well.

Zhao Tao was naturally grateful for this.

"You're welcome, Zhao Tao."

"I've always seen your kindness and hard work."

"I hope that after you go to Eastsea City, you'll achieve success in your studies and become a powerful Spirit Master."

"If you have the chance, you're always welcome to come back. This will forever be your home!"

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Lin Ximeng smiled and waved him farewell.

Very soon, Zhao Tao arrived at the Soul Guidance Train station and began his journey to Eastsea City.

After two days and two nights of travel, Zhao Tao finally arrived in Eastsea City.

Traveling with him was also his little brother, Tang Wulin.

Thanks to Zhao Tao's concern and guidance, Tang Wulin had completely become Zhao Tao's devoted little fan and tagalong, obeying his every word.

Zhao Tao was happy enough with that arrangement.

Although Tang Wulin was Tang San's descendant, to be honest, his nature was not all that bad.

He had only done quite a few bad things, consciously or unconsciously, because he had become a pawn of Buddha Tang.

With proper guidance, he still had a chance to turn over a new leaf.

Besides, Zhao Tao very much wanted to see a grand show of filial affection between Tang Wulin and Tang San.

Of course, that was all for later.

At this moment, Zhao Tao was leading Tang Wulin off the Soul Guidance Train.

Compared to Aolai City, which was merely a remote border town, Eastsea City was undoubtedly far more prosperous.

After all, it was an important port of the Sun Moon Federation, with a permanent population of three million. It ranked among the Federation's top thirty cities.

Looking at the bustling scene around him, Zhao Tao, as a Reborn One, did not feel much of a stir.

After all, while Eastsea City was not small, compared to Mingdu, Heaven Dou City, or even Shrek City, it was utterly insignificant.

Tang Wulin, on the other hand, was leaving Aolai City for the first time. Like a country bumpkin entering the city, he looked left and right with a face full of curiosity.

Just as the two were about to reach the station exit, a beautifully decorated, sleek Soul Guidance car suddenly pulled up beside Zhao Tao and Tang Wulin.

"Young master!"

Two men dressed in black suits stepped out of the car and respectfully called out in the direction of Tang Wulin and Zhao Tao.

Faced with this, both Tang Wulin and Zhao Tao were somewhat bewildered.

How had they suddenly become young masters after leaving the city?

However, they soon understood what was going on.

A handsome young man with short brown hair, fair skin, a high nose bridge, and a cold, proud air was striding toward Zhao Tao and Tang Wulin.