More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Du Busi decided to take Lin Ran back to the Body Sect to continue his training.
Over in Heaven Dou City, the Body Sect left behind a Titled Douluo elder to stand guard.
Lin Ran entrusted Ma Xiaotao to this Titled Douluo elder's care. Ma Xiaotao, who was highly likely to lose control, needed someone powerful to keep watch over her.
Every month, Ma Xiaotao would go to the foot of the mountain at the Body Sect's residence so Lin Ran could replenish the restrictions.
Tang Ya also enrolled in the newly built academy. After avenging her great grievance, she was visibly much more at ease.
Still, Lin Ran's departure left her reluctant to part with him. What made her even more reluctant was Huo Yun'er's departure.
As a foodie, the departure of a master chef like Huo Yun'er broke her heart. It felt as though her own heart had drifted away with her.
"Ugh, I'm exhausted."
Stepping out of the medicinal bath, Lin Ran wrapped a towel around himself and let out a heavy sigh.
He had returned to the Body Sect for ten days now, resuming his old, tightly packed life without a moment of leisure.
Huo Yun'er sat at the bedside, a gentle smile on her serene face as she spoke softly.
"This hard work is for your future. Once your martial soul undergoes its second awakening, you won't have to work this hard anymore."
"Mm."
Lin Ran naturally walked over and lay beside Huo Yun'er, resting his head on her jade-like thighs as he peacefully closed his eyes.
Huo Yun'er gently massaged Lin Ran with both hands.
This scene had continued for nearly two years. Every time Lin Ran finished his extreme training, Huo