We Will Meet Again Someday

Lin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and indifferent, utterly unconcerned by the other party's threat. A chilly breeze drifted past, gently stirring the strands of raven-black hair that fell over his shoulders.

"Oh? Are you threatening me?" Lin Xiao's tone was exceedingly calm, yet the chill contained within it was extreme enough to seemingly freeze the surrounding air in an instant.

"Senior, that is not what I mean. I only hope that you will consider this carefully. The person you rescued is a criminal of our Star Luo Empire. I hope you can understand."

The leading Soul Ancestor suddenly felt an icy cold rushing at him from all sides. It seemed to possess boundless power, capable of freezing his body in an instant.

The leading Soul Ancestor spoke with utmost sincerity and showed the greatest respect. He hoped the senior before him would understand what he meant and leave on his own. Otherwise, if Lin Xiao insisted on meddling and refused to leave, there was nothing he could do.

If the one who had rescued Zhu Zhuqing had been a Soul King or even a Soul Emperor, they might have been able to rely on their numerical advantage and fight back.

However, this young Soul Master's strength was, by all appearances, at least that of a Soul Douluo. Even if the number of Soul Ancestors on their side increased severalfold, they would still be no match for him.

He had already explained things to this extent. If the young Soul Master still insisted on interfering, they could only leave helplessly, watching Zhu Zhuqing escape from their hands before returning to report back.

One could imagine that if they Soul Ancestors returned without capturing Zhu Zhuqing, they would undoubtedly suffer Miss Zhu Zhuyun's severe punishment.

"And if I refuse? What will you do then?" Lin Xiao asked coldly, his Dragon Eye fixed icily upon the leading Soul Ancestor on the ground.

His expression was as still as water, without the slightest fluctuation. It was as though the matter before him could not stir even the faintest ripple in his heart.

"Senior, please consider this carefully and hand over the criminal of our Star Luo Empire!" the leading Soul Ancestor pleaded earnestly.

Calling her a criminal was merely an excuse he had made up on the spot. Zhu Zhuqing's true identity was best left undisclosed.

"Enough noise!" Lin Xiao said coldly, his face darkening.

Sensing the change in Lin Xiao's mood, the Black Dragon abruptly opened its jaws. A resounding dragon roar rang across the vast sky, echoing endlessly through the layered mountain ranges.

The dragon's roar formed wave after wave, spreading slowly toward the leading Soul Ancestor like ripples across water.

"Argh!" The leading Soul Master cried out in agony, his screams rising one after another in utter misery.

The dragon roar's waves tore through his body with irresistible force. His black clothes were instantly shredded, blood poured from his seven orifices, and he stared at the young man in terror before collapsing backward and losing consciousness completely.

At that point, every Soul Ancestor who had pursued Zhu Zhuqing had fallen unconscious, utterly losing the ability to move.

Zhu Zhuqing forced her weak body to rise and stand upon the ground. Her eyes were filled with shock as she watched what had happened, scarcely able to believe them.

The Soul Masters who had relentlessly pursued her and sought to kill her were now all lying on the ground.

Zhu Zhuqing stood there blankly, staring at the young man standing tall and steady upon the dragon's head. Her heart was filled with emotion, her thoughts surging like a raging tide.

The young man wore black robes, exuding a mysterious and imposing aura. Golden dragon patterns embroidered upon his clothing coiled and wound across the fabric, flickering with faint light against the deep night.

His waterfall-like black hair fell freely over his shoulders. The cool breeze brushed softly past, lifting the tips of his hair. His peerlessly refined face seemed like a treasure carefully sculpted by a master craftsman.

His sword-like brows swept into his temples, his starry eyes glittered like cold stars, and his nose was straight as his lips pressed lightly together. With his hands behind his back, the nobility and aloofness in his bearing seemed innate, as natural as his very existence.

Lin Xiao turned slightly and looked back calmly at Zhu Zhuqing, who stood on the ground.

The moment Zhu Zhuqing saw Lin Xiao's face, her gaze froze, and she could only stare at him blankly.

When they were young, every girl harbored such fantasies. They imagined that, one day, when they encountered danger, a powerful and handsome boy would descend from the sky to save their lives.

She was no exception. When she had been young and suffered under her sister's oppression, she often entertained such fantasies as well.

Just as she was about to say something, the enormous Black Dragon suddenly shot into the air, carrying the young man toward the vast night sky. Its powerful takeoff instantly sent layers upon layers of dust swirling through the air.

"Senior, you saved me so generously, and Zhu Zhuqing is deeply grateful. I am willing to serve you like a horse or ox for the rest of my life. Whether there are hardships ahead or dangers of life and death, even if I must brave fire and water or be crushed to pieces, Zhu Zhuqing will never hesitate or retreat!"

"But Zhu Zhuqing still has something extremely important to accomplish. Once I have done so, where will you be, Senior? What is your name? Where should Zhu Zhuqing go to find you?"

Watching the Black Dragon that had not yet flown far away, Zhu Zhuqing gathered all her strength and shouted at the top of her lungs.

After speaking, Zhu Zhuqing watched the Black Dragon depart. For a long while, she received no response from the senior. She stood there blankly, her heart filled with disappointment.

"My name is Lin Xiao. We will meet again someday."

Lin Xiao's cool voice lingered by Zhu Zhuqing's ears like the resonant chime of a bell, its echoes trailing on without end.

Gazing at the brilliant night sky, Zhu Zhuqing saw that Lin Xiao's figure had vanished completely into the endless darkness. She remained dazed for a long time before finally murmuring, "Senior's name is Lin Xiao?!"

This experience was deeply etched into her heart, impossible to forget.

If Lin Xiao had not saved her at that critical moment, she would likely have already died at the hands of those Soul Ancestors.

Her heart was full of relief. In these remote mountain wilds, she had somehow been fortunate enough to encounter Lin Xiao instead of dying at the hands of the Soul Ancestors.