"Finally... there's one more thing.
"The Dark Night Store can no longer keep operating, but I want to leave one branch open for business. I've found two members of the Murong Family to watch over it. From now on, it'll only sell special-offer goods.
I've left plenty of supplies inside. If I come back before they sell out, I'll restock. If I don't, it'll close once everything is sold.
I hope you can keep an eye on it for me and stop anyone with bad intentions from taking advantage."
The Chief smiled slightly. "Don't worry. Even if you don't come back, we'll help keep it stocked."
Bai Yaoyao didn't refuse. She returned his smile. "Until we meet again."
Only then did the two leaders truly feel the pang of parting. Still, even if Dark Night left, they would remain on Huaguo's soil.
The people they helped would also be Huaguo's people, so there was only reluctance to part, not regret.
With old fellows like them guarding the Main Base, they could keep the peace here.
Places farther afield were still beyond their reach. Having capable, ambitious young people like Dark Night explore them would put their minds at ease...
"We'll meet again someday."
Early morning.
The air was still fairly fresh, with a biting chill to it.
Everyone shivered as soon as they stepped outside. A-Dai opened his mouth and exhaled a cloud of mist.
"Good grief, it's winter again."
"Just wait. By noon, you'll be back in summer."
Bai Yaoyao didn't want to cause a big stir, so she had deliberately come out early to avoid the crowds.
When they left the base, Chen Yixuan was already waiting with his team.
Xie Shannan and Meng Qilin were there too, both wanting to see them off. After exchanging a