The Incomplete Moon

Night falls, and the moonlight, like a veil, gently shrouds the courtyard.

The Demon God Mother Tree slants beside the pond, and shimmering silver light filters through its branches and leaves. Occasionally, a night breeze sweeps by, its rustling sound mingling with laughter.

In the center of the courtyard, there was a long, wide stone table, on which cups and saucers were clinking, the aroma of wine mingling with the steam from the dishes, creating a misty haze in the cool night.

The wind chimes hanging from the eaves swayed gently, their tinkling sounds drowned out by the chatter of the crowd.

Every time Li Cangxuan ate a few bites of the delicious food, he would be teased so much that he would run to the corner and cover his face, his ear tips turning so red they could bleed.

Lu Miaomiao, on the other hand, only cared about eating the whole time, eating non-stop at every meal.

Xue Tianfei sat next to Lu Zixuan Lu Zixuan, occasionally serving her food. Lu Zixuan only ate the food that Xue Tianfei served her.

Because the dishes picked up were also perfectly symmetrical.

As a professional at controlling the atmosphere, Lu Qing'an joked around one after another. In this joyful atmosphere, the smile on his face was reflected in the wine glass like a flower.

At the same time.

Immortal Ruins.

Lu Zhengran and Xu Qingying sat facing each other at the table, the candlelight flickering and illuminating their faces.

Xu Qingying cooked a meal after a long absence, because after eating this meal, she planned to go into seclusion for a period of time to try and break through to the Peak Great Emperor Realm.

She picked up a piece of fish and gently placed it in Lu Zhengran's bowl, whispering, "Eat more."

Lu Zhengran nodded seriously and ate his meal with his head down.

The surroundings were quiet and solemn.

It gives off a very lonely feeling.

Xu Qingying glanced around, her gaze falling on the spot where her two daughters used to sit during meals. She lowered her eyes for a moment, then shook her head.

After finishing their meal, Xu Qingying and the other person went outside and both looked up at the sky.

The crescent moon hung alone in the sky, its cold light casting a desolate glow over the desolate landscape.

"Mother..." As Xu Qingying stared blankly at the moon in the sky, Lu Zhengran's voice suddenly entered Xu Qingying ears.

Lu Zhengran gazed at the moon in the sky, a scene flashed through his mind.

It was a picture of the whole family sitting in a row on the roof, watching the moon together.

His nose stung, his eyes reddened, and the word "Mother" he uttered trembled slightly.

Xu Qingying looked down at her son.

"I miss my sisters, my aunt, my uncle, and... I miss my father." Lu Zhengran rubbed his eyes, endless longing assaulting his fragile heart.

They've only been separated for a short time, less than six months, how could this happen...?

Xu Qingying gently rubbed her son's head.

She was at a loss for words; she opened her mouth, but couldn't think of anything to comfort her son.

Lu Zhengran composed himself and looked straight up at his mother. "Mom, I... I really want to go see them..."

Xu Qingying said, "You're only at the Spirit Transformation Realm right now. Wait until you break through to the Mahayana Realm before you go."

"What?! Not the Body Integration Realm??" Lu Zhengran's eyes widened.

He has been focusing all his energy on cultivation lately, hoping to break through to the Body Integration Realm as soon as possible so he can make the trip there.

"My child, remember, strength is the foundation of your life. I know you long to see the person you miss, but you can turn that feeling into motivation. This is an invaluable opportunity. Besides, you don't want your sister to look down on you, do you? Wait until you break through to the Mahayana Realm before going there. Then you can amaze everyone and show them that your decision was right. I know you've been lonely and isolated lately, but remember, all difficulties are obstacles to success, necessary trials. When you succeed, everything will become a badge of honor."

Xu Qingying looked intently at her son, and seemed to have finally found the words to comfort him, which she then spoke seriously.

But was she really saying this to her son?

She herself wasn't sure.

Lu Zhengran looked at his mother. He didn't quite understand what she was saying, but he still nodded.

After seeing the child off, Xu Qingying flew up to the main hall and found a place to sit down.

She gazed quietly at the lonely moon.

He used to love looking at the moon, while she found it boring.

She realized that what she had just said to her son was actually also what she was saying to herself.

"Once I reach that level, everything will return... Everything I'm experiencing now is temporary..."

She murmured to herself.

Just then, a figure appeared behind her.

"Master, you've arrived," Xu Qingying said.

Lin Qingxue nodded. "You're preparing to go into seclusion to break through to the Peak Great Emperor Realm, right?"

Xu Qingying nodded.

"That's wonderful! After you emerge from seclusion, your own glory will arrive!" Lin Qingxue said with a smile.

"Master, how did the task I asked you to do last time go?" Xu Qingying didn't continue on this topic, but looked up at her master and asked.

Lin Qingxue frowned and said, "Not yet, it may take some more time. You need to understand that even if some people in the Demon Domain Realm have seen the Eternal Night Demon Emperor Eternal Night Demon Emperor, they wouldn't dare to spread rumors about seeing his true appearance, let alone Eternal Night Demon Emperor portrait, unless they wanted to die. However, they will eventually be able to obtain the portrait. It should arrive after you come out of seclusion."

Xu Qingying took a deep breath and nodded.

"Then, I'm going into seclusion. During this time, Zhengran have to trouble you to look after Zhengran."

"It's alright. After he goes to the Green Mountain Academy, the dean will keep a close eye on him. It looks like he'll be working hard at his cultivation."

"Um..."

Demon Domain.

In the quaint courtyard, Lu Qing'an and his group had already finished their meal.

Several children gathered together and chatted with Xu Xuanyu and the others inside the house; the atmosphere remained joyful.

After Lu Qing'an finished teasing everyone, he realized that Xue Tianfei was nowhere to be found. He scanned the area with his Divine Sense and found that Xue Tianfei was sitting on the roof of the house outside.

After pondering for a moment, he went outside.

He looked up at the rooftop, then at the moon hanging in the sky.

"That's strange..." he muttered to himself.

The moon has a large hole in it.

His eldest daughter hadn't dared to look at the moon even once, but Xue Tianfei was now sitting on the roof, her hands supporting her chin, staring intently at the moon.

Her long white hair swayed gently in the evening breeze.

Is this really Xue Tianfei?

Could he have a split personality?

"Aren't we going to chat inside?" At this moment, Xue Tianfei seemed to hear Lu Qing'an's mutterings and looked down at Lu Qing'an.

Lu Qing'an asked, "I came out for some fresh air. What are you doing?"

"Let's admire the moon," Xue Tianfei said with a smile.

Lu Qing'an: "Hmm, it's a bit unlike you."

Why?

Don't you feel sad looking at the moon?

"Well... how should I put it? I used to, but not anymore."

Why?

"Because, ever since you left, I've been watching the moon all by myself."

Why?

"Why don't you come up here? I'll explain everything to you in detail. Otherwise, I won't tell you anything."

Lu Qing'an looked at Xue Tianfei for a moment, shook his head and smiled, then flew up to the roof.

"Come on! Sit closer!" Xue Tianfei smiled mischievously and patted the seat next to her.

Lu Qing'an glanced at that spot and saw that it was covered with a thick layer of glistening ice.