He withdrew his gaze and merely said, "They won't. Although Xue Wu was sharp-tongued and liked to tease people, she knew what mattered when it came to serious matters."
"Not to mention Bing'er."
"Mm, handle it yourself, then." Dugu Bo said no more.
By the time they returned to Skywater City, it was already afternoon.
Dugu Bo chose an open spot above the city gate and slowly descended with Wu Changkong.
Quite a few passersby looked over. Neither the old man nor the youth had summoned their Martial Souls, yet they could descend from the air. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell they were experts above the rank of Soul Saint, and they hurriedly made way.
Before long, Shui Bing'er descended as well with Xue Wu in her arms. A gust of wind rose as her Ice Phoenix Wings folded away.
"I'll see you off here."
With his hands behind his back, Dugu Bo looked over the three of them, then glanced at the egg Wu Changkong had wrapped tightly in blankets. "Once you get back, settle that egg properly. Don't raise it like ordinary poultry."
Wu Changkong nodded. "Got it. Don't forget to take your medicine when you get back, either. You're only a third of the way through the treatment. If you stop now, all your previous efforts will be wasted."
"Mm. This old man cares more about it than you do."
Shui Bing'er stepped forward and bowed somewhat awkwardly. "Senior Dugu, thank you for taking care of us along the way. We didn't have a very good impression of you before. That was Xue Wu's and my prejudice. Please don't take offense."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, his tone much gentler than usual.
"This old man isn't so petty. Your talents are both exceptional. One day,