Although Hua Wu Yin had long known that Ye Tian was someone from beyond the heavens, and he had already made it clear before Zhou Xuanqing that he was preparing to leave this world.
Though she had made some preparations in her heart, she had never imagined that this day would come so quickly. She had originally been secretly delighted to be traveling with Ye Tian to the Great Tang of the Eastern Land, but now that the news had suddenly arrived, it was like a bolt from the blue.
It thundered in her mind, leaving her unable to recover for a long while.
"Mas... Master! What did you just say?" Hua Wu Yin stared fixedly into Ye Tian's eyes in disbelief, trying to find even the slightest sign of something wrong in his gaze.
But she was disappointed. There was not the slightest ripple in Ye Tian's eyes. They were as still as an ancient well, like twin pools in a deep abyss that had never changed through the ages.
"I will be leaving this world. I came from the outside world, so naturally I must return. I was forced into this place in the first place."
"My Dao is not here," Ye Tian said calmly.
Hua Wu Yin's face drained of all color. Only after a long while did she slowly lower her head. Then she gave Ye Tian a deep bow and said, "This disciple understands. Master, take care on your journey."
She knew very well that Ye Tian would not halt his steps for anyone. Nor should she become a fetter upon his path, so she gave her response quickly.
She rose and turned away. Her hands were clenched tightly, trembling faintly, as Hua Wu Yin walked out the door. Looking back once more at Ye