The most important thing in life was to be happy.
But in a lifetime, how many people could stay happy forever?
Seen that way, perhaps Xiao Nannan's choice to remain as she was had been the right one.
Deep down, she had only wanted to stay in this moment.
"Look! There's a big bird flying in the sky!" Xiao Nannan pointed upward and shouted.
A huge divine bird swept past, beating its wings. Several people stood on its back, young and old alike.
The divine bird had an imposing presence. It was a Saint-level bird.
"They're probably heading to Jade Lake." Meng Chuan glanced at the bird as it flew into the distance. That was the direction of Jade Lake.
"Is that the really, really beautiful Jade Lake with lots of pretty big sisters?" Xiao Nannan asked curiously.
Meng Chuan smiled. "How do you know it's really, really beautiful and has lots of pretty big sisters?"
"I heard the customers talking about it at the teahouse." Xiao Nannan's eyes shone. "Those customers know so much! They can chat about anything. I love listening to them."
Meng Chuan understood. They had been drinking tea and boasting.
"Then shall I take Nannan to see Jade Lake?"
"Yes!"
The three of them set off for Jade Lake. It was also in the Eastern Wasteland, so it was not far.
Jade Lake had been bustling lately, for the Yaochi Grand Gathering, held once every ten thousand years, was about to begin.
It was one of the most famous grand events in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.
For the Yaochi Grand Gathering, Jade Lake invited top experts renowned across the Myriad Realms, as well as Heavenly Prodigies.
And as the gathering approached, many people favored by fate would receive an opportunity to attend.
Jade