"Ling'er, you must be lonely too, right? But from now on, I can stay with you and watch these mountains and rivers change. Perhaps that will give your heart something to hold on to."
Heaven Beyond, Heavenly Strategy Manor.
Hearing Xiao Tian Ce's words, Ling'er could not help feeling moved. She fell silent for a moment before saying, "Little Mister, thank you."
"No need to thank me. I'm a lonely person too. With you beside me, I won't be lonely anymore," Xiao Tian Ce said with a smile.
Yes, he truly was lonely. Although he had come to the Dou Qi Continent over a thousand years ago and never lacked company, no one had truly entered his heart.
"Mm-hmm! Then I'll stay with you from now on, Little Mister," Ling'er said happily.
While the two were talking, Xiao Bieli entered with Xiao Chun and Xiao Tian Ming.
"Greetings, First Grand Supreme Elder." The moment Xiao Chun and Xiao Tian Ming saw Xiao Tian Ce, they immediately bowed respectfully.
Although Xiao Tian Ce had repeatedly told them not to stand on ceremony, and things had improved somewhat, after he broke through to Dou Di, the gulf between them made them afraid to get too close.
"Second Uncle, Tian Ming, you're here. I've told you so many times, there's no need for such formalities between us.
"Besides, there aren't any outsiders here. Who are you putting on all this elaborate ceremony for?" Xiao Tian Ce stepped forward with a smile and helped them up, his expression gentle throughout.
Hearing this, Xiao Tian Ming chuckled before explaining, "Brother Ce, it's because you suddenly broke through to Dou Di, leaving such a huge gap between your strength and everyone else's. We wouldn't dare casually neglect our manners."
"What kind of nonsense is that?
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