"Yu Mo!"
Qin Yumo had been helping the soldiers organize the civilians' evacuation when she suddenly heard Chen Hao call her. "What is it?"
Chen Hao smiled faintly and brushed at the blood on Qin Yumo's cheek. "Come on. Let's go home."
Qin Yumo looked puzzled. "We're not finished here yet."
"The military's here," Chen Hao said. "You don't need to worry."
"But..."
Seeing that Qin Yumo was still hesitating, Chen Hao immediately cut her off. "Listen to me. Come with me."
As Chen Hao flew through the air with Qin Yumo in his arms, the gloom that had weighed on her for days suddenly lifted. "It's so beautiful!"
Chen Hao smiled too, though his smile looked strained. "Take a good look while you can. After tonight, you might not get another chance."
Qin Yumo froze, then held Chen Hao tightly. "Why would you say that?"
Chen Hao could not answer. He could only say quietly, "After tonight, you'll understand."
Seeing the strange look on Chen Hao's face, Qin Yumo wanted to ask more, but she knew that pressing him would only add to his burden.
She gently kissed Chen Hao's cheek. "Don't put too much pressure on yourself either. This isn't something you can solve alone."
Neither spoke for the rest of the journey, and they soon landed on Heavenly Gate Island.
Heavenly Gate Island was almost deserted now. Nearly all the Heavenly Gate disciples and the soldiers stationed there had already left.
After landing, Chen Hao took Qin Yumo home.
When the family saw Chen Hao and Qin Yumo return, they all came over, asking anxiously about one thing after another.
Chen Hao had no mind for any of it. He told everyone, "Starting now, everyone is moving into the Heavenly Gate Palace. Clothes, food, water—bring as much