Meeting Again

As night fell, a full, bright moon hung in the sky, its silvery light pouring down like gauze, enveloping the entire courtyard in a hazy and gentle moonlight.

In the center of the courtyard, a group of people sat together, with a stone table laden with a sumptuous feast.

The kidney soup that Xiao Qingyi had carefully prepared was fragrant, and the steam rose gently under the moonlight.

Lu Zhengran looked at the group of people, almost the same as when he first arrived.

Luo Danhong was the only one absent.

There was a reason why Luo Danhong didn't come: not long ago, the Saber God disappeared, and Luo Danhong used the formation to search for Saber God in various places.

Before dinner, Lu Qing'an patted his son, who was sitting next to him, and said, "Go ahead and say it."

Lu Zhengran nodded, took a deep breath, stood up, and directly stated that he was going to leave the Demon Domain after finishing his meal.

After these words, the originally lively and joyful atmosphere suddenly took a 180-degree turn.

Lu Zixuan and Lu Miaomiao widened their eyes and quickly looked at Lu Zhengran.

Xue Tianfei and Xiao Qingyi seemed to have already noticed something, and they secretly shook their heads.

Li Cangxuan and the others frowned slightly.

They thought Lu Zhengran would stay here like Xu Yunyi and the others.

Lu Zhengran first looked at his older and younger sisters. "Sister, Miaomiao, I'm going back now. If you miss me, remember to send me a message."

Lu Zixuan frowned, remaining silent, seemingly a little angry, but trying her best to appear normal.

Lu Miaomiao immediately pouted. "Second brother, are you going back so soon? Can't you stay a little longer?"

Her unhappiness was written all over her face.

"Second brother has his own things to take care of..." Lu Zhengran scratched his head.

Lu Miaomiao fell silent, her head bowed in sullen silence.

"Brother Xuan, thank you for your guidance the other day."

"It's alright. If you encounter any more cultivation problems, just let me know," Li Cangxuan said.

He had been cultivating in the courtyard during this time and had also noticed changes in Lu Zhengran.

This child is very hardworking.

And gradually, they found their own path to follow.

They are sure to achieve great things in the future.

"Grandpa Xiao, Grandpa He, Grandpa Wang, Aunt Xinxin... If you miss me, you can send me a message. If I miss you, I'll send you a message too. Please don't find me bothering you."

"We won't bother you, haha. Remember to cultivate diligently when you get back, don't embarrass us," Xiao Qingyi and the others laughed.

Lu Zhengran nodded seriously, and then he looked at Xue Tianfei.

"Aunt Xue, please take good care of my sisters, and also, my father... thank you for taking care of me during this time." Lu Zhengran could feel Xue Tianfei's kindness towards him; truly, he sincerely hoped that his father could be with Xue Tianfei!

Because he discovered that Xue Tianfei liked his father more than his mother!

"Child, don't worry, I will take good care of everyone," Xue Tianfei said gently.

"Mhm!" Lu Zhengran nodded seriously.

Finally, Lu Zhengran looked at his aunt. "Auntie, if I miss you, I'll send you a message. Also, when Uncle comes back from his seclusion, tell him I'm going back. If you miss me afterwards, you should also send me a message."

"Okay, I'll come to the Green Mountain Academy with your uncle to find you when I have the chance," Xu Yunyi said with a smile.

"Uh-huh!"

"Alright, everyone, let's eat." Lu Qing'an said with a smile. "It's not like we're parting forever. You make it sound like you'll never come back. If you miss this place in the future, just send me a message, and I'll bring you here."

"That makes perfect sense. With your speed, you could bring them back in two breaths," Xiao Qingyi said with a smile.

"Come on, let's drink!"

With Xiao Qingyi and the others encouraging them, the atmosphere improved again.

After eating a few bites, Lu Zixuan said she was full and went back to her room to cultivate.

Lu Miaomiao, being such a glutton, actually drank only two bowls of soup before saying she was full and went back to her room to sleep.

Lu Zhengran felt a pang of sadness watching this scene.

"Zhengran, perfect timing. I've prepared two things for you as a farewell gift." Xue Tianfei handed a storage ring to Lu Zhengran.

"Aunt Xue, what is this?"

"Your father asked me to prepare the soul Cultivation Method from the Immortal Ruins, as well as some Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone. You'll find them useful when you return," Xue Tianfei said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Aunt Xue!" Lu Zhengran quickly expressed his gratitude.

However, when he probed inside with his senses, he was startled.

Etc!!!

Three hundred million Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone?!

"Aunt Xue! How can there be so many Spirit Stone?!" Lu Zhengran exclaimed in surprise.

"That's not much. We really can't send too many people to the Immortal Ruins to collect Spirit Stone. We only have three hundred million," Xue Tianfei said. "Make good use of them. If you run out later, just send a message to Aunt Xue, Aunt Xue will find a way to get you some more and have your father send them to you!"

Lu Zhengran: "..."

Aunt Xue!

You have no idea, even selling the entire Green Mountain Academy wouldn't be worth three hundred million Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone!!!

You call this not much?!

When I went back this time, I instantly became one of the top millionaires in the Immortal Ruins!!!

"Aunt Xue, I can't..."

Just as Lu Zhengran was about to refuse, Lu Qing'an interrupted, "Take this small token of your Aunt Xue's appreciation. Remember, don't flaunt your wealth. Of course, use it when necessary, and don't suffer in silence if you're wronged. If you encounter something you can't handle, send a message to your father."

Lu Zhengran's lips twitched twice.

My dear dad!!!

And my dear stepmother!!!

"Yes! Your son will heed your advice, Father!!!"

After taking a few more bites as a formality, Lu Zhengran said a couple of words, then left the table and went inside.

He found his sister first.

"Sister..."

Lu Zixuan sat cross-legged with her eyes closed, ignoring her younger brother.

Your Majesty.

Lu Zixuan remained silent.

"Sister, the reason I went back is because of Mother, not because I don't like it here..." He didn't care whether his sister paid attention to him or not, and sat down with his head down to explain why he left.

Lu Zixuan did not open her eyes after hearing this.

Lu Zhengran looked closely at his sister's face, then stood up and walked out. Just as he was about to leave the room, his sister's voice came from outside.

"Little clown, train hard, and don't be so weak next time you come!"

Lu Zhengran's lips curled slightly upwards, and he waved without turning his head. "Hehe, what I said when I was a kid will come true sooner or later!"

Afterwards, Lu Zhengran went to his sister's room. At that moment, Lu Miaomiao was lying on the bed in a starfish position, her eyes closed, motionless, like a corpse.

He didn't say anything, but simply sat by his sister's bedside, gently stroking her head for the duration of an incense stick burning before leaving the room.

After the banquet, Lu Zhengran went to stand before his father.

"Father."

Lu Qing'an nodded and said, "Have you told your sisters?"

Lu Zhengran nodded.

"Alright, let's go." Lu Qing'an pointed behind him, and the next moment, a void black hole appeared.

Lu Zhengran glanced at the void black hole, then looked at Li Cangxuan, Xiao Qingyi, and the others who were sitting in the stone pavilion and standing by the pond. Many people waved to him, and he smiled and waved back with both hands.

Finally, he looked towards the house.

He didn't see his sisters, only Sun Minzi standing there, smiling at him and waving gently.

He took a deep breath and followed his father toward the void and black hole.

Just as he was about to step into the void black hole, he stopped and looked towards the doorway of the house again.

Just then, the moonlight caught his eye, brightening his eyes and bringing a smile to his still somewhat immature face.

"Your Majesty! Miaomiao! I'm leaving!"

Lu Zixuan, holding her younger sister's hand, had appeared at the doorway without anyone noticing. The two of them smiled and waved to Lu Zhengran.

"Second Brother! Next time you come, don't let Miaomiao knock you out again!!" Lu Miaomiao put her hands in front of her mouth and shouted loudly.

Lu Zhengran also shouted, "Haha! Second Brother, try not to get dizzy!!!"

As night fell and the moon shone like frost, the courtyard was enveloped in a hazy silver glow. A gentle evening breeze blew, and the wind chimes on the eaves rang out with a clear sound, as if they were saying "goodbye" to Lu Zhengran.

Lu Zhengran stood before the void black hole, took a deep breath, and slowly swept his gaze over everyone. He forced a bright smile, waved vigorously, and said firmly, "Take care, everyone!"

Then, he turned and followed his father into the void passage.

His figure was gradually swallowed by the darkness, leaving only a wisp of breeze blowing through the courtyard. The moonlight remained, but something seemed to be missing...