Li Sisi's words drifted slowly across the sea.
Bai Ruxue stood before Li Sisi, her expression utterly calm.
"Miss Bai, I've said all I have to say." Li Sisi looked at the mistress of the North Sea. "After today, Master will go to the Vermilion Fire Ruins in the Barren Land to break through to the Ascension Realm. I'll be going with him. We may not meet again for many years, so please take care of yourself."
"Take care, Miss Sisi. Please pass along my thanks to Elder Fuchen, and wish him success in surviving his tribulation. But—"
Bai Ruxue's tone shifted, her resolve as unshakable as Mount Buzhou holding up the heavens.
"If you're asking me to let go of Xiao Mo, my answer is the same as it was three thousand years ago: I can't do it!"
"I can't stand by and watch Xiao Mo die, either!"
"So what if the world falls into chaos? So what if fate binds us? So what if the Heavenly Dao stands in our way? I'll bear it all for him!"
"In my last life, he spent his entire life protecting me."
"In this life, I'll spend mine protecting him."
"Miss Sisi, that's my answer."
"Miss Bai..."
Li Sisi didn't know what to say.
She knew she couldn't change Bai Ruxue's mind.
In the end, Li Sisi could only sigh and bow to Bai Ruxue. "Take care, Miss Bai. I sincerely wish you and Mister Xiao well."
"Thank you, Miss Sisi. Take care." Bai Ruxue returned the bow.
After saying goodbye to Bai Ruxue, Li Sisi turned and flew into the distance.
Bai Ruxue continued on her way.
Before she knew it, she had returned to Huanyu Village and arrived outside the courtyard.
"Sister Bai!" Seeing her return, the little boy in