Chapter 1043: Opening the Heavenly Gate, Going Beyond the Heavens
"You've come out of seclusion," Xu Qingshan asked with a smile.
"Mm." Xu Zimo nodded.
"I've stepped down from my position as Vice Sect Master," Xu Qingshan said.
"I'll be able to take things easier from now on and spend more time with your mother."
"When are you planning to leave?"
"Tomorrow," Xu Zimo said after a brief silence.
"It is time to leave. Sooner or later, you were bound to go," Xu Qingshan said with a smile.
He stepped forward and patted Xu Zimo on the shoulder.
"Be a man."
Just then, Wenren Yun walked out from inside the room.
She was still carrying a bundle in her arms.
Walking up to Xu Zimo, she straightened his clothes and brushed the long hair from his forehead behind his head.
Then she smiled and said, "These are clothes Mother made for you. Take them with you."
Xu Zimo accepted the bundle and nodded heavily.
"Go," Wenren Yun said, her voice tinged with tears.
Suppressing her emotions, she said, "Mother doesn't need you to give her any grandchildren anymore.
"You only need to promise Mother that you'll take good care of yourself and stay alive, all right?"
"Your son's life is tougher than the heavens," Xu Zimo said with a smile.
Wenren Yun smiled, then took out a jade bracelet from her robes.
She placed the jade bracelet in Xu Zimo's palm and said with a smile, "This was originally meant for your future wife.
"But there's no chance for that now. Take it with you. If you meet someone suitable in the future, give this to her.
"Consider it Mother's gift."
Xu Zimo remained silent, suddenly feeling somewhat sorrowful.
Ever since his rebirth, his journey had gone remarkably smoothly.
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