Silky hair brushed across his nose, and Feng Qi caught a refreshing fragrance.
This was Xiao You's unique You Grass Fragrance.
It reminded him of the little girl who loved flying while sleeping and never seemed to grow up.
Looking down at Xiao You, who was still rubbing against him in his arms, Feng Qi smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Xiao You, sorry to keep you waiting."
Xiao You suddenly lifted her head, and only then did Feng Qi realize her eyes were already wet.
Even through all the hardships of the long journey toward ascension, she had never cried. Yet now, she finally stopped suppressing the emotions in her heart. After mumbling something, she slowly opened her mouth, buried her head in Feng Qi's chest, clung to him, and burst into loud sobs.
This scene left the Blade Demon Squad members in the distance dumbfounded.
The Boss You they knew was calm, wise, and determined. Although her appearance had barely changed over the long years, they all regarded Xiao You as a guide worthy of respect and following.
Seeing Boss You, whom they had always held in such high regard, crying her heart out utterly shattered their expectations.
"Holy crap, what's going on? Can one of the senior veterans explain?"
"I've followed Boss You for over five hundred years, and this is the first time I've seen her cry. And she's crying this loudly too. My worldview is falling apart."
"Who exactly is this guy? He actually made Boss You cry like a storm. What hidden story is there behind this?"
While the Blade Demon Squad members discussed the matter heatedly, only Thunder and Po Jia wore smiles.
As they watched Xiao You sobbing in Feng Qi's arms, their eyes held both relief and nostalgia.
This was the real