The journey back was much smoother, perhaps because the snow had let up, or perhaps because the Sky Scarred White Tiger had memorized the route on the way here. Their speed was more than twice as fast, and by the early hours of the morning, they had returned to where they started.
However, when they returned, the white tiger's phantom did not appear again.
"Roar, roar, roar..."
The Sky Scarred White Tiger let out several low growls, seemingly trying to convey something.
Tang Miao summoned Little White. Only after Little White explained did Tang Miao understand. Because the white tiger was a soul body, it could not remain manifested indefinitely. It had stayed visible this year only because of Tang Miao.
As for whether he could now win the Snow Woman's favor, that would depend on his fate.
Tang Miao merely nodded and looked at the Sky Scarred White Tiger. "When can I leave?"
"Roar, roar~"
After the Sky Scarred White Tiger roared a few times, Little White translated with a low growl, "Once heavy snow seals off the mountains, you can only leave when summer arrives."
Though Tang Miao felt rather helpless about it, he did not take the risk of leaving right away.
Human lives were fragile. He had never considered himself exceptional.
Besides, Ice Element basic seeds and the like were everywhere in this place. Once the wind and snow dispersed, those alone would be enough to feed the little one.
During these days, Tang Miao could only use magical energy to nourish the Snow Woman.
Fortunately, with the Kirin Jade and the Sky Scarred White Tiger's help, they managed to hold on.
Winter gave way to spring, and when the wind and snow ceased, the Tianshan Mountains regained a sense of life in summer.
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