Just as Song Daren and his fellow senior brothers were steeped in sorrow, Tian Linger ran over. She did not look at Zhang Xiaofan, but went straight to Tian Buyi, looked at him, and said, "Dad! I'm going with you!"
Tian Buyi had just been about to argue, but when he saw the resolve in his daughter's eyes, he thought that she must also be worried about Xiaofan, and that was why she had made such a request. He sighed inwardly and nodded.
Seeing this, Tian Linger smiled happily and ran to Zhang Xiaofan's side. "Junior Brother! I'll keep you company!"
Zhang Xiaofan looked quietly at Tian Linger, his eyes full of laughter, then slowly nodded. "Mm!"
Tian Buyi frowned and looked at Zhang Xiaofan and his daughter. "Let's go!"
Such was the mood of an old father—he simply could not stand seeing his daughter be good to another man! Even if that man was only a boy!
With that said, he took the lead and walked toward the cave entrance. Su Ru glanced around at the remaining disciples, told them to stay home at ease, then supported her daughter and followed.
Song Daren looked at Zhang Xiaofan with complicated feelings and said nothing.
Zhang Xiaofan gave Song Daren a carefree smile. The other senior brothers all turned their heads away, unwilling to look at this scene.
Song Daren raised his hand, originally wanting to pat Zhang Xiaofan on the head, only to realize that at some point, the Xiaofan before him had already grown as tall as he was. In the end, his hand landed on Zhang Xiaofan's shoulder, and he patted it lightly twice. In it was encouragement, support, and also a layer of worry.
Watching the five figures vanish one after another into the cave entrance, Wu