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The next day, the morning sun pierced the clouds, spilling over the mountain stream and falling upon Lin Yang and the Blue Silver Emperor.

The Blue Silver Emperor emerged behind Lin Yang, countless times lusher than before, bathing in the sunlight and stretching her branches and leaves to her heart's content.

Through the Blue Silver Domain, Lin Yang felt closer to the sun as he meditated.

Blazing, warm, giving life to all things, symbolizing hope and life.

The more closely he aligned with the sun, the more solid the great sun suspended above his Sea of Consciousness became.

An unknown amount of time passed before the Blue Silver Emperor returned to his body.

Lin Yang opened his eyes from meditation. Looking at the bundle wrapped in a blanket beside him, he reached out and patted it.

"Get up."

"Mmm..."

The bundle stirred slightly, and then Xiao Wu's head poked out from beneath the blanket. Still drowsy, she mumbled,

"What time is it? It's so early."

Lin Yang ignored her, took a waterskin from his Storage Ring, and quickly washed his face.

"It's time we left!"

Xiao Wu took the waterskin and hastily dampened her face.

After a little tidying up, the two left the Heavenly Calamity Mountains.

Near noon, they returned to Heavenly Calamity Town.

After spending a few Gold Soul Coins on a hearty feast at a hotel, Lin Yang elegantly wiped his mouth.

"What are you planning to do next?"

Xiao Wu, who had been battling a plate of crystal crispy radish, stiffened. Suddenly, it all seemed tasteless.

After fiddling with the radish slices a few times, Xiao Wu silently set her chopsticks aside, a trace of bewilderment flashing through her eyes.

During these days with Lin Yang, she had almost grown accustomed to this stable life, without having to spend every day on tenterhooks.

At the same time, she had subconsciously kept herself from thinking about their impending separation.

But now, she seemed to have no reason left to stay by Lin Yang's side.

Having obtained his Soul Ring, Lin Yang would certainly return to Heaven Dou, while she would remain in the Star Luo Empire.

Xiao Wu fell silent for a few seconds, then said softly, "I'll probably find another academy to attend."

She clearly could not return to her previous Soul Master Academy.

Seeing this, Lin Yang said little else, much less offered to take Xiao Wu with him.

They each had their own secrets, and each had to take responsibility for themselves.

Besides, he could not make promises he could not keep.

Things like "I'll definitely protect you" and "Anyone who wants to kill you will have to step over my corpse first."

Things like "We'll die on the same day, in the same month, in the same year" and "If we cannot share a fur robe in life, we will share a grave in death."

It was all bullshit.

Put plainly, it was a lack of strength.

That was how this world worked.

You either had enough strength or powerful enough backing. Otherwise, why would you need to hide anything? You could just declare, "I don't eat beef..."

Afterward, the two left Heavenly Calamity Town in the carriage.

Along the way, Xiao Wu huddled alone inside, not making a sound, her silence enough to make one's heart ache.

After traveling some distance, the carriage reached a fork in the road.

Lin Yang knocked on the carriage, and Xiao Wu lifted the curtain.

"This is as far as I'll take you!"

Lin Yang pointed to the left. "Go this way, and you'll reach Vark City before long."

"I've already asked around. Vark City is only a small city, without any powerful factions, and its city lord has a decent reputation."

"As long as you don't go looking for trouble, living a peaceful life shouldn't be a problem."

The road on the right led to the Reis Kingdom.

Once across the Reis Kingdom's border, he would enter the Lima Plain, which already fell within the territory of the Balak Kingdom under the Heaven Dou Empire.

The "illustrious" Shrek Academy was located near Suotuo City in the Balak Kingdom.

Of course, Lin Yang was not going to join Shrek. He merely happened to be passing through.

When Xiao Wu said nothing, Lin Yang took a bag of Gold Soul Coins from his Soul Tool Ring and handed it to her.

"Keep this safe. This is all I can do to help you."

Xiao Wu trembled, lowering her head and biting her lip hard to keep Lin Yang from seeing her reddened eyes.

When Xiao Wu made no move, Lin Yang sighed softly and placed the bag directly in her hands.

"I won't say anything more. If we have a chance to meet again, I hope everything will be well with you."

After a pause, Lin Yang's tone grew more solemn.

"Remember, never trust human nature. That includes me..."

With that, Lin Yang climbed back onto the carriage.

Hoofbeats mingled with the creaking of wheels as the carriage gradually headed toward the Reis Kingdom.

Watching the carriage recede, Xiao Wu suddenly felt as though she had been abandoned.

But she merely pressed her lips together and tightened her grip on the money pouch. With a flick of her scorpion braid, she turned and darted in the other direction.

Three days later, as night deepened, a campfire rose in the dense forest.

Lin Yang unhitched the horse and let it graze by itself, while he took out two pieces of cured meat and carefully roasted them over the fire.

Before long, fat seeped from the meat's surface, sizzling.

Lin Yang sprinkled some seasonings over it, and a rich aroma immediately spread in every direction.

It made a figure hiding in a corner quietly swallow despite herself.

He's doing this on purpose, isn't he? Three meals a day, something different every time, and it all smells so good.

Lin Yang glanced diagonally behind him, then nonchalantly turned the meat over, allowing its aroma to spread even more fully.

Once it was done, Lin Yang picked up a piece of roasted meat and began eating.

The sight left the figure practically drooling three feet long. Rubbing her stomach, she felt as though it was about to revolt.

After all, she had eaten only a few sour fruits over the past two days.

At that moment, Lin Yang finished his meat, wiped his mouth, and raised his voice slightly.

"Stop hiding. Come out."

When nothing stirred, Lin Yang gave a quiet snort and reached for the other piece of meat. "If you're not coming out, you don't get to eat either."

No sooner had he spoken than the bushes diagonally behind him began rustling, and a little head poked out.

Who else could that somewhat bedraggled little face belong to but Xiao Wu?

With a leaf caught in her hair, she flashed Lin Yang a toothy grin, then stepped forward and nimbly emerged from the bushes.

Without minding the heat, she grabbed the other piece of meat and began taking huge bites.

She had been craving this for so long.

Lin Yang sat quietly watching her, then could not help asking,

"Rabbits eat meat too?"

"A hungry enough rabbit will eat anything," Xiao Wu said indistinctly as she ate, her cheeks bulging.

She soon finished the large piece of roasted meat, let out a satisfied burp, and climbed into the carriage in a few steps to rest.

These past few days of eating in the wind and sleeping under the open sky had exhausted her.

Lin Yang did not stop her.

Neither said anything more, but they seemed to understand everything.

That night, Xiao Wu slept soundly inside the carriage while Lin Yang sat outside meditating through the night, also trying to make a decision.

The next day, Lin Yang was in no hurry to leave. Instead, he called Xiao Wu over.

"Watch closely and sense it carefully."

Without further explanation, Lin Yang activated the Transparent World.

Xiao Wu's expression sharpened. It was that state again.

She had witnessed this move of Lin Yang's back in the Gengxin Bamboo Forest.

He was clearly standing right before her, yet if she relied solely on her senses to probe, she would find nothing there, as though he had vanished completely.

Soon, Lin Yang left the "Transparent World" and turned to Xiao Wu.

"This is called the Transparent World. It's an ability that develops from having absolute control over your body."

"If you can learn it, you'll be able to conceal your Soul Beast presence. Even a Titled Douluo won't be able to discover your identity."

At this, Xiao Wu's eyes instantly sparkled brightly.

For a transformed Soul Beast like her, this ability was nothing short of a divine skill!

"Will you teach me?"

"Do you want to learn?" Lin Yang asked in return.

"Learning this is a very difficult process."

"Don't worry. I'll definitely be able to learn it."

The little rabbit thumped her chest resoundingly, full of confidence in herself.

Though a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast had to start cultivating from scratch after taking human form, their cultivation talent was of the very highest order.

She had that confidence!