The teleportation light faded, and the wind of the Wild Ancient Region swept over them, carrying the scent of grass and trees.
As soon as Xiao Ze landed, he raised a hand to shield Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian at his side, then scanned their surroundings.
The earlier puppet chaos had frightened off those who coveted their treasures. No one else was watching them now.
"Our journey to the Wild Ancient Region should end here." Xiao Ze's gaze first fell on Xun'er, and his voice softened more than it had for the others. He gently brushed a strand of hair the wind had tousled from her temple. "The Ancient Clan rarely lets you leave. I never thought I'd have to say goodbye to you so soon."
He knew all too well how much Gu Yuan cherished Xun'er.
If not for a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity like the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Gu Yuan would never have agreed to let Xun'er leave the Ancient Clan.
The next time he wanted to see her, he would probably have to make the trip to the Ancient Clan himself.
"I was able to get a Bodhi Seed this time thanks to you protecting me." Xun'er smiled sweetly.
Xiao Ze lowered his voice, his eyes settling on the hand in which Xun'er clutched the Bodhi Seed.
"Don't rush to refine it once you're back. Have an Ancient Clan Elder protect you. Its energy is pure, but be careful it doesn't turn on you. Once I've taken care of matters with the Xiao Tribe, I'll visit you at the Ancient Clan. Then we can study how to refine it together."
Xun'er's cheeks flushed faintly. Clutching the Bodhi Seed she had obtained from the ancient tree, she lightly brushed Xiao Ze's wrist with her fingertips. "I understand. You need