Over the next month, Xiao Jin gave up on cultivation entirely.
The sorrow of parting nearly swallowed him whole. As the girl who had stayed by his side the longest, Xun'er had occupied almost the greater half of his life so far.
Not long after Xun'er came to the Xiao Clan at the age of four, the two of them had formed a deep bond.
Over the past twelve years, Xiao Jin had grown used to seeing that elegant girl, as graceful as a green lotus, every time he looked back.
Xun'er was just as reluctant to part. If she could, she wanted to stay by Xiao Jin's side forever too.
Unfortunately, both of them had missions of their own.
During this month, even Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin rarely disturbed them.
Xun'er often took Xiao Jin out alone. Sometimes they lay on the grass, sometimes they leaned against the edge of a cliff, quietly nestling against each other as they watched the sun rise and set.
"Brother Xiao Jin, Xun'er is about to leave." The girl's voice was filled with sorrow. Her soft little hand was wrapped in Xiao Jin's large one, yet it still could not bring her much warmth.
Xiao Jin only gave a soft mm, and the strength in his hand increased a little.
"Brother Xiao Jin, what happened to the Ling Clan wasn't an accident. It must have been the Soul Clan's doing. After Xun'er returns to the Ancient Clan, I will have the clan investigate. If Brother Xiao Jin goes to the Central Plains, you must be careful and try not to go against the Soul Clan."
"All right. When I go to the Central Plains, I'll go to the Pill Tower first."
"Does Brother Xiao Jin's teacher have some connection to the