In the blink of an eye, four months slipped away.
Rose Hotel.
Rose Heaven.
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong sat on either side of Tang Yin, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.
But...
All of this vanished with Tang Yin's next sentence.
"Rongrong, after you finish your meal, why don't you head home?" Tang Yin pondered aloud.
"Clatter!"
Ning Rongrong, who had been eating happily, froze at these words. Her chopsticks fell from her hand, and her puffed-out cheeks stopped moving.
Xiao Wu looked at Tang Yin, equally bewildered.
Tang Yin gave a light cough and continued, "Next, Xiao Wu and I need to return to our hometown. It wouldn't be convenient to bring you along, and I'm worried about you encountering danger here, so it would be better for you to go home."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu became even more confused.
But before she could voice her doubts, she caught a look from Tang Yin.
Xiao Wu immediately chose to keep quiet.
"I, I see..." Ning Rongrong composed herself, picked up her chopsticks, and set them down properly. She then said, "I think I'd rather not go home. I'll wait here for you both to return; otherwise, I wouldn't know where to find you."
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips, repeatedly glancing up at Tang Yin before lowering her head again.
Tang Yin remained silent in thought.
His true objective was to send Xiao Wu back to the Star Dou Forest, and then head to the Sunset Forest himself to search for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He had already absorbed the Eight Spider Lances and reached level forty in soul power; without the aid of immortal herbs, he lacked the confidence to absorb a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring.
But to accomplish all of this would take a considerable amount of time.
Furthermore...
He absolutely could not keep Xiao Wu by his side; he could not guarantee her safety.
The same went for Ning Rongrong.
"How about this... you can go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and we'll meet up there. How does that sound?" Tang Yin smiled after a moment of consideration.
"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Ning Rongrong murmured, a glimmer of light gradually appearing in her eyes. She nodded and smiled, "Alright! No problem!"
"However..."
Ning Rongrong changed the subject, asking with a worried expression, "Will you really go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Tang Yin smiled. "I keep my word."
Although Xiao Wu was still puzzled, she chimed in, "Rongrong, don't worry. Once Tang Yin and I finish our business, we will definitely come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find you."
"Then it's a deal!" Ning Rongrong beamed, the suspicion in her eyes vanishing.
For a moment.
The atmosphere at the dining table seemed to return to its initial harmony.
However...
Inwardly, Xiao Wu was filled with questions.
Not long after.
The breakfast was finished, and the three left the Rose Hotel, arriving at the North City Gate.
"Tang Yin, Xiao Wu, you must come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find me!"
After boarding the carriage, Ning Rongrong lifted the window curtain, looking at the two of them with a nervous and worried expression.
"Rest assured." Tang Yin smiled and nodded, then looked toward a spot behind them. "Gentlemen, please reveal yourselves. It is time to escort your young lady home."
For the past four months, people had been following them in the shadows. Tang Yin knew full well that they were Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples protecting Ning Rongrong. As long as they didn't appear to interfere with him, he couldn't be bothered to care.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
As Tang Yin's voice fell, five middle-aged men dressed in white appeared in unison.
"Greetings, Young Lady!"
The five bowed toward Ning Rongrong.
"I knew it, this was all a setup by Father, hmph~"
Ning Rongrong pouted, looking displeased.
More importantly, he had actually given Flender the "imperial sword" to discipline her.
The five men offered bitter smiles at her words.
"Rongrong, have a safe trip, goodbye." Tang Yin waved farewell.
"Rongrong, once we reach the imperial capital, you'll have to play the host~" Xiao Wu said with a grin.
"No problem, I'll wait for you all in the Imperial Capital. You must come soon!" Ning Rongrong waved goodbye.
Tang Yin and Sister Xiao Wu waved back with smiles, watching the carriage depart until it vanished at the end of the road.
"Tang Yin, what are you plotting? Are we really going back to Holy Soul Village?" Sister Xiao Wu hugged Tang Yin's arm tightly, her face full of confusion.
"No, not back to Holy Soul Village." Tang Yin shook his head slightly. "We are going to the Star Dou Forest."
"Sister Xiao Wu, I am going to a very dangerous place next. There are Title Douluo there, and you cannot come with me."
"Therefore, I plan to send you back to the Star Dou Forest to live for a while. Once I have resolved everything, I will come to pick you up."
Sister Xiao Wu froze instantly.
But immediately, a wave of worry surged in her heart. "Why are you suddenly going to such a dangerous place?"
"When I return, I will tell you everything." Tang Yin cupped Sister Xiao Wu's face, kissed her pink lips, and said softly, "Be good~ wait for me to come back~"
"Can you not go?" Sister Xiao Wu suddenly threw herself into Tang Yin's arms, hugging him tightly.
"I must go~" Tang Yin sighed softly.
"I won't stop you, but you must promise me that you will come to pick me up." Sister Xiao Wu looked up at Tang Yin, her eyes slightly red.
"Of course~" Tang Yin felt a bit guilty, but he still had to do it.
And he could not wait any longer.
As for getting close to Dugu Yan, the help that would bring was not significant...
"Let's buy some gifts to bring to your two friends as a greeting. I'll also buy you some things you like and necessary daily supplies, so you won't need to run to the towns while I'm away." Tang Yin smiled slightly.
"Mm..." Sister Xiao Wu's tone was low.
Usually, she was incredibly lively while shopping, but now she had lost all interest.
Tang Yin sighed helplessly and could only hold Sister Xiao Wu's jade hand tightly.
Sister Xiao Wu also hugged Tang Yin's arm tightly.
The two seemed to want to fuse themselves together.
Outer region of the Star Dou Forest.
Tang Yin held Sister Xiao Wu's hand as they walked slowly through the dense forest.
The two did not walk fast, cherishing the time they had together right now.
Suddenly.
The earth shook continuously, and through the Blue Silver Domain, Tang Yin discovered herds of beasts fleeing in all directions.
Just then.
An immeasurable, massive power suddenly intruded into the Blue Silver Domain and also entered Tang Yin's field of vision.
"Sister Xiao Wu, it's the Titan Giant Ape." Tang Yin stopped in his tracks, holding Sister Xiao Wu's hands as he said softly.
Sister Xiao Wu stepped forward without a word, resting her head against Tang Yin's chest before pressing close, her hands tightly hugging Tang Yin's waist.
Tang Yin gently stroked Sister Xiao Wu's beautiful hair.
"BOOM--!"
As the forest beside them collapsed, a giant beast with a body as massive as a small mountain appeared.
"ROAR!!!"
The Titan Giant Ape roared, its pair of golden eyes staring fixedly at Tang Yin, who was embracing Sister Xiao Wu.
"LET GO OF SISTER XIAO WU!!!"
"Er Ming, don't be impulsive! Retract your aura, don't scare my man!"
Sister Xiao Wu immediately shielded Tang Yin behind her, frowning as she glared at the Titan Giant Ape.
Hearing this, the Titan Giant Ape could not help but freeze.
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