1982 Sprite

On the journey, Yun Shenwei lived fairly comfortably. The temporary tent he had set up could be divided into several areas, so he and Nalan Yanran took the smallest section at the side, while the two middle sections were given to Second Elder Yun Li and Ge Ye, the Steward.

"Shenwei Senior Brother, why are you so amazing?"

Nalan Yanran ate chocolate while blinking her big eyes in confusion.

"Ah, actually, your senior brother here is an all-around little genius, one in eight hundred years! If you marry me in the future, you'll definitely live a good life. I'll provide food, lodging, and clothes. I can provide all the cultivation techniques and skills you need, and I can even refine pills. No matter what, you definitely won't lose out by following me."

Yun Shenwei did not know how to explain it, so he took the opportunity to boast about himself. Anyway, everything he said was true, so it was no big deal.

"Mm... I don't really understand, but Yanran thinks it sounds amazing."

Nalan Yanran wore an expression of partial understanding, then went back to eating rice crackers and hamburgers.

"This is really difficult. Who would have thought that the little princess of the legendary, awe-inspiring Nalan Family would become like this after coming to me?"

Yun Shenwei could not help but feel a headache coming on. All this food had been exchanged from the shop. Nalan Yanran had been eating the entire journey, and she demanded a different flavor every day. It had truly exhausted Yun Shenwei.

At night, the two finally had some time alone together. Things they normally could not talk about could be said now.

The only bad thing was that the tent was not very soundproof. Whenever they whispered to each other, they would always hear coughing from next door.

"Shenwei Senior Brother, why do Second Elder Yun Li and the others keep coughing?"

Hearing the coughs, Nalan Yanran could not help asking.

"What else could it be? Their throats must be in bad shape. Tomorrow morning, I'll have to give them more medicine for their throats. Otherwise, if they cough all night, how is anyone supposed to sleep?"

Yun Shenwei thought one thing inside, but he could not say it out loud.

Why else would Second Elder Yun Li and the others be coughing? It's because of you, little miss, talking so suggestively...

Good heavens, they even heard things children shouldn't hear...

Yun Shenwei sighed helplessly, wondering whether he should get some kind of soundproofing device. But Nalan Yanran had somehow already fallen asleep, so he could only hold her and continue sleeping...

The next few days were fairly peaceful. They did not encounter too many dangers along the way, and they stopped on top of a high mountain midway through the journey. After all, although this Mount Magical Beast had great stamina, continuous high-intensity flight still consumed its strength. It had to rest eventually.

Taking advantage of the break, Yun Shenwei also prepared some food.

"Good fellow, eat more. Once you've rested, hurry up and fly us onward!"

Yun Shenwei gently patted the Sky Profound Wind Spirit Bird's head.

At that moment, he felt that time was passing leisurely. He hoped to settle the matter of breaking off the engagement sooner.

During this journey, he had also felt rather helpless. He kept thinking about what attitude and method he should use when going to the Xiao Family.

Perhaps if he reached the Xiao Family sooner, he would be able to face it calmly and would not keep letting his thoughts run wild on the road.

The night was hazy, the stars scattered across the sky.

Yun Shenwei and Nalan Yanran sat outside the tent, gazing at the star-filled sky. Behind them, Second Elder Yun Li and Ge Ye, the Steward, said nothing. Both were old men, so naturally they understood that this was time for the two young people to be alone. They exchanged a glance and went off into the distance to stand guard.

They were temporarily resting in this mountain range, and it was still unclear whether there were other dangerous magical beasts around. Someone had to keep watch and defend the area.

Nalan Yanran chatted and laughed, but eventually became too sleepy and leaned against Yun Shenwei's shoulder as she fell asleep.

"I really hope days like this can last a little longer."

Yun Shenwei looked at the beauty beside him, feeling a great deal of pressure in his heart. He understood that his future held many challenges. He could not stay in a place like the Yun Lan Sect forever.

The Dou Qi Continent was vast. As a man, he needed to venture out and make his way in the world. If he wanted to become a Fighting God who stood tall beneath the heavens, he would face many dangers, encounter even more enemies, and certainly make no small number of foes.

"Work hard, young man. You still have a long road ahead. When this old man was your age, I did not even have half your ability. You truly are remarkable. And you have a mysterious master as well. Your future is destined for a broader sea, not some tiny pond."

Second Elder Yun Li had come over at some point. Taking advantage of the moment, he relaxed for once, without his usual stern majesty.

Yun Shenwei turned and looked at the old man in the distance. A foxtail grass stalk hung from his mouth.

If they were in the Yun Lan Sect, Yun Shenwei believed that Second Elder Yun Li would never look like this, nor would the other disciples ever see him this way.

Only when people were most relaxed would they reveal their truest selves.

Everyone was usually busy cultivating. Only while traveling could they take a break and be their truest selves.

Ge Ye, the Steward, was standing guard in the distance. He took several sips of Sprite while wiping the longsword in his hand.

People like them, who had lived in the Yun Lan Sect for many years, rarely had opportunities to descend the mountain unless they had a mission.

Yun Shenwei could not help thinking of the original work. From Xiao Yan's perspective, these two were villains, but in the eyes of the Yun Lan Sect's disciples, they were not bad people. Instead, they were elders worthy of even greater respect.

"Second Elder, have some. 1982 Sprite."

Yun Shenwei exchanged for more drinks, then smiled as he walked over and handed one to Second Elder Yun Li.

"Hehe, kid, you sure know how to handle things. Not bad! You've got promise."

Second Elder Yun Li accepted a bottle of Sprite, casually twisted off the cap, and began gulping it down. Over the past few days, he had often drunk these strange beverages. At first, he had found them difficult to get used to, but later, he came to think they were actually quite good.

"People like us have toiled for most of our lives. As for our cultivation, we're only at this level. Our only hope is that juniors like you can grow and lead our Yun Lan Sect toward a better future."

Second Elder Yun Li drank as he spoke, filled with emotion.

At that moment, he thought of many things.

When he had first gone up the mountain, he had merely been an ordinary young man. Yet the elders of his generation had once said the same things to them.

Now, Second Elder Yun Li had become an old man, and he was passing on to the next generation the words others had once said to him.

Yun Shenwei nodded obediently. Tonight, he could not only rest quietly for a while, but also think things through.