"All right."
Only after a long while did Lu Xueqi withdraw her hand.
She looked at him, a sorrowful smile appearing on her face.
"Be careful on the way."
She spoke softly, her voice choked with emotion.
Li Xiaoyu felt a pang in his heart.
He could no longer suppress his feelings.
He reached out and pulled Lu Xueqi into his embrace.
He held her tightly.
As if he wanted to meld her into his body and soul.
"Xueqi."
He spoke softly to the woman in his arms.
"I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry for making you worry about me."
"I'm sorry for leaving so many times and making you bear so much pain alone."
"I'm sorry, I..."
Before he could finish, Lu Xueqi pressed a fingertip to his lips.
"Fool."
She looked at him, clear tears streaming from her eyes.
"Between us, why do we need thanks or apologies?"
"All I know is that you are my man."
"The man I, Lu Xueqi, will love for my entire life."
"No matter what choice you make, I will support you."
"Whether there are mountains of blades and seas of fire ahead, or the boundless hell."
"I will wait for you here."
"Until the end of time."
Hearing this, Li Xiaoyu lowered his head and kissed her.
The sea of clouds churned, and the mountain wind wailed.
After an unknown length of time, the two finally parted.
Their eyes were both filled with tears.
Yet both wore smiles of relief.
"I should go."
Li Xiaoyu looked at her and spoke softly.
"Mm."
Lu Xueqi looked at him and nodded.
"I'll wait for you."
Li Xiaoyu smiled with gratification.
He no longer hesitated, nor did he linger.
Li Xiaoyu turned around and transformed into a streak of azure light, flying away.
Lu Xueqi stood