The meal was eaten, the vortex had stabilized, and everyone had received Black Mother's "blessing."
Now that the matter was settled, Black Mother was seeing us off as well.
Naturally, none of us would be so thick-skinned as to keep lingering here.
We all cupped our fists and said:
"Big Sister Guo, we won't trouble you any longer. Thank you for your hospitality and blessing."
"Thank you, Auntie Guo."
"..."
We thanked her once again.
This time, Black Mother said nothing. She merely nodded at us and waved her hand.
We did not linger any longer either, taking two steps back.
We said goodbye to Black Mother before leaving her house.
When we reached the gate of the small courtyard, we turned back for another look.
Black Mother was already standing at the doorway, waving to us.
"The road is slippery after dark. Be extra careful on your way down the mountain."
"Got it, Big Sister Guo!"
"..."
Black Mother truly was just like the legends said—kind, gentle, and benevolent-looking.
It was hard to imagine that Black Mother, the foremost immortal of the Northeast and the guardian immortal of the Northeast Dragon Gate Sect, presented herself in such a manner in everyday life.
It seemed those legends were all true. Black Mother traveled across the lands of the Northeast.
She helped those in need and blessed those who needed blessings...
After that, we followed the road out.
There were few vehicles here at night.
Under the moonlight, we walked on, occasionally looking back.
No one spoke. It was not until we had gone quite far that Master sighed.
"I never expected it! Black Mother really is just like the legends say—truly kind and amiable."
"Yeah! After Black Mother blessed me, I feel wonderful all over, full of energy and spirit!"