Outside Green Rain Abyss, Ning Chen had only just stepped out when Xia Zhi's call came from behind.
"Young Master Ning, wait for us!"
Hearing the voice behind him, Ning Chen stopped and turned back. Seeing Xia Zhi dragging Dong Yu over, a smile appeared on his face. "Slow down."
"If we slowed down any more, you would have left."
There was displeasure in Xia Zhi's tone as she complained, but a happy smile surfaced on her face again. "My King has agreed to let Dong Yu and me go to the Primeval Wasteland together. Now we are on the same road again."
Hearing this, Ning Chen chuckled. "What a coincidence. Fine, then let us set out together."
Xia Zhi giggled, dragging Dong Yu along as she spoke while walking. "When the Contest of Blades of the Hundred Races begins, I will not go easy on you."
"Good."
Ning Chen answered with a smile, then continued, "Let us first bid your mother farewell, then depart."
"Mm."
Xia Zhi nodded.
Before the little river that ran from east to west, the woman was still busily at work. When she saw the three return, a gentle smile appeared on her delicate face.
"Mother."
Xia Zhi trotted forward and hugged the woman's arm, saying sweetly, "We are leaving. The King has permitted Dong Yu and me to take part in the selection of the hundred races. Once it is over, we will return. Do not worry."
The woman smiled faintly. "Go, then. Be careful on the road."
"Mm."
Xia Zhi nodded vigorously, then waved her fist at the two behind her as though flaunting her might, her face brimming with happy smiles.
Dong Yu stepped forward and took the woman's hand, speaking softly. "Mother, after we leave, you must take good care of