Although the people's gratitude had opened Xiao's heart and helped ease his karmic debt,
his karmic debt had accumulated over thousands of years, gathering the hatred of tens of thousands of wronged souls.
It was unrealistic to expect a few dozen days and some gratitude from the people to completely eliminate the Karmic Debt within him.
But at least Xiao's karmic debt had diminished and was no longer overflowing. That was a good thing, no matter how one looked at it.
And everything she had experienced over these past days had at least shown Ellin that Xiao's karmic debt could be completely purged.
Still, to clear the Karmic Debt entirely, Xiao needed an opportunity—one that would bring him complete salvation.
But such opportunities could only be encountered, not sought.
Now, Xiao's karmic debt was no longer overflowing, and his mind had stabilized.
Xiao was safe for the time being, so it was time for Ellin to leave.
"Are you leaving?"
On the mountaintop above the sea of clouds, Xiao asked calmly, his arms folded across his chest.
"Yes, it's time to go."
Ellin smiled and teased him. "What? Can't bear to see me leave?"
"Hmph. Good. I'll have some peace and quiet!"
Xiao's expression remained aloof.
"Ha, all right, then. I wasn't expecting you to thank me or miss me anyway."
Ellin stood up and dusted off her dress.
"That's that, then. I'm off!"
With that, Ellin started to leave.
But just then...
"Wait!" Xiao called her back.
"Hmm? Is there something else?"
Ellin stopped and looked at Xiao.
"I am the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortal who serves Rex Lapis."
"Our god is the God of Contracts, so repaying kindness is only right."
"You have shown me kindness, and I shall repay it."
"If you ever find yourself in trouble,