After returning, Song Yaoyao saw Xia Wanyun and rubbed her forehead. How had she forgotten about her?
Song Yaoyao looked at Xia Wanyun and said:
"Wanyun, something unexpected has happened, and I'm planning to make a trip to the Dragon Abyss Kingdom.
I promised I'd take you home after the wedding banquet, but plans can never keep pace with change!
I'm setting out for the Dragon Abyss Kingdom the day after tomorrow. This trip will be very dangerous.
By the way, isn't Master Liaoran heading back?
I'd like to ask Master Liaoran to take you home. Once I've finished my business here, I'll return right away.
I'll write a letter to my parents. Once they've read it, they'll make arrangements for you."
Only after a moment did Xia Wanyun speak:
"Master, can't I go to the Dragon Abyss Kingdom with you?"
"This trip will be very dangerous. We don't know what the situation is like in the Dragon Abyss Kingdom right now. I can't take you along and put you at risk."
"All right!"
"Have you packed all your things?"
"Yes, everything's packed."
"Good."
Song Yaoyao went to see Master Liaoran again.
As soon as Master Liaoran saw Song Yaoyao, he asked:
"You won't be returning with us this time?"
Song Yaoyao froze at his words, then understood.
Master Liaoran was an enlightened monk. What could possibly escape his divination?
Song Yaoyao nodded and said:
"You divined it?"
"Yes."
"I'm sorry. I didn't expect things to take this turn, either.
I've made you wait several days for nothing.
By the way, could you take my disciple, Xia Wanyun, home with you?"
"Are you treating me as an escort guard?"
"Hey, you said that yourself! I never thought that!
I'm only asking because you're so kindhearted and so skilled in