As she took in those words,
Ning Xiaoxiao suddenly felt her eyes sting.
She wiped her eyes and added another wind barrier around them.
"Where do you want to go? I'll take you," she said.
"I was going to treat you to a meal, but my brother just sent me a location. He said we're eating at a senior's house."
"I'll turn on the navigation and give you directions."
"All right."
Ning Xiaoxiao let Ning Xiao cling to her and flew onward, following the navigation prompts. There were a few mishaps along the way.
After all, the navigation accounted for roads, sidewalks, traffic lights, and the like, but Ning Xiaoxiao didn't follow any of those rules while flying on her sword, leaving it utterly flustered.
One moment it warned her about speeding, the next about running a red light. It even recited the warning, "Of all the roads you can take, safety comes first. Drive without care, and your loved ones will shed tears."
Ning Xiao laughed herself silly.
As they drew closer, however, Ning Xiaoxiao gradually realized something.
Wasn't this... the way to her house?
Had Aunt Bai really tricked her brother into coming home?
Meanwhile, inside the manor villa Jiu Yuan had recently bought,
Ning Ke sat on the sofa.
He reached out for the tea the maid Yueya offered him.
Her hands were shaking like a sieve, and as she looked at him, she seemed on the verge of tears.
"My lo-" She swallowed the words and corrected herself.
"Esteemed guest, here is your black tea."
"..." Ning Ke accepted the cup and smiled. "Thank you."
Yueya's eyes grew even redder.
She struggled to retreat to Yin Feng's side.
Then she frantically sent him a voice transmission. "Yin Feng, His Lordship smiled at me! Did you