You set out from the beginning of martial dao, with so many people by your side.
Unfortunately, the closer you came to the summit, the more you would discover that fewer and fewer people remained beside you.
Some reached the end of their lifespans and became heaps of white bones along this road. Others found different pursuits, eventually settling down and starting families, wishing to stop and admire the scenery along the way.
Xu Zimo understood both of their thoughts. Xiao Guizi no longer wished to wander and venture forth; perhaps Yao Shengnan and the child in her womb had given Xiao Guizi a new pursuit.
Lin Ruhu had also matured greatly. He wanted to walk this Martial Dao Heavenly Path on his own.
After all, no one could help you for a lifetime. The road others helped you walk would never truly be your own experience.
Everyone had their own thoughts and pursuits, and Xu Zimo was willing to respect the choices of both of them.
"The future holds promise," Xu Zimo said to the two of them.
"Senior Brother, my real name is Zhang Guilin. I hope you'll remember my name."
Xiao Guizi said with a smile, "My child will be named Zhang Shanshui."
Xu Zimo smiled and nodded.
He chatted with Lin Ruhu and Xiao Guizi for an entire day. Only when the sky was filled with dazzling stars did the two of them leave.
Xu Zimo looked at the starlit sky as a gentle breeze drifted from the mountainside.
Xu Zimo simply moved out a reclining chair and slept in the courtyard. That night, he neither gained enlightenment nor cultivated.
He merely slept peacefully through the entire night.
The night passed without a word, and no one disturbed Xu Zimo the next day either.
Xu Zimo