Xiao Yu's words warmed my heart.
"Can't I come find you in person?"
Now that the seal was stable, I believed Xiao Yu would be able to come out much more often in the future.
But after hearing that, Xiao Yu shook her head slightly, her expression suddenly growing more solemn.
"After this is over, I may be unable to leave the Nine Corpse Tower for a while again."
I was somewhat surprised to hear that.
"Why?"
Xiao Yu looked out at the lake and slowly spoke.
"I can't stay away from the Nine Corpse Tower for too long. This time, in order to leave the Nine Corpse Tower and come out to destroy the Carefree Tower—
Besides stabilizing the seal, a price must also be paid within it.
So when I return this time, I'll need to continue reinforcing the seal and stand guard inside.
And I used the power of the blood markings this time, so I need to recuperate as well.
This lifetime has reached its most critical moment.
There can't be any more mistakes. I have to ensure that I remain at my peak..."
Xiao Yu spoke those words very seriously.
Hearing this, I did not say much.
This was fate—our fate.
I immediately nodded.
"Xiao Yu, I'll work twice as hard. I hope I can help share your burden sooner."
But Xiao Yu shook her head with a smile.
"No, you've actually been doing that all along.
But there's no need to rush. So many years have already passed.
The Great Fiends don't have much time left either.
We don't need to rush things."
After saying that, Xiao Yu did not continue the topic or discuss it with me any further.
Perhaps Xiao Yu had her own considerations. She did not want me to be