"Swallow Province City has been reached. From here, you will join the knights assembled from the various provinces of the Northeast Protectorate and proceed together to Great Xia's western frontier. Zhang Taixuan wishes you all crushing victories against the Devil Race, that you may defend Great Xia and return safely at the earliest opportunity. When you return, I will hold a banquet to welcome you home and celebrate your merits!"
Zhang Tie had just opened his eyes from the realm of consciousness when he saw Zhang Taixuan had reappeared in the flying boat's main hall and was speaking to everyone. Once he had finished, Zhang Taixuan gave them all a deep bow.
The flying boat's hatch had already opened, and the knights from You Province began filing out. Zhang Taixuan stood beside the hatch with his hands clasped, respectfully seeing the knights of You Province off the flying boat.
Zhang Tie also rose and followed Mountain-Bearing True Person, Bai Suxian, and the others out of the flying boat, only pausing slightly as he passed Zhang Taixuan.
There had been no news of Lan Yunxi for a long time. How was she doing now? Had she become the Jade Palace Holy Maiden of the Taiyi Mystical Sect? Would she appear on Great Xia's western battlefield this time?
Only after he could no longer see Lan Yunxi did Zhang Tie realize that although he had left many things inside the Guardian Angel Necklace he had given her, he had forgotten the most important thing—a remote communication device that would allow him to stay in touch with Lan Yunxi.
Sometimes, missing someone for too long became a habit. When that person stood before you, you could even forget how to hold on to them.
Zhang Tie could not help wanting to ask Zhang