Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 40 Farewell

The next day, early in the morning.

Xiao Bai opened his eyes from the bed. He hadn't cultivated last night, but had had a good sleep.

After all, going out this time won't be as convenient as being at home, so I need to get plenty of rest.

After getting up, washing up, and getting dressed, I opened the door.

A solitary figure stood outside the courtyard gate; it was unclear how long she had been there.

"Brother Xiao Bai, you're awake!"

Although the girl's eyes were filled with reluctance and longing, she still smiled when she saw him come out and said softly.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Bai felt a little sorry for her. Did this girl come so early because she was afraid that he would leave without saying goodbye?

He sighed inwardly, walked up to her, gently pulled her somewhat frail body into his arms, and stroked her hair with his hand without saying a word.

Xun'er, nestled in his arms, greedily savored the familiar scent. She turned and hugged Xiao Bai tightly, as if wanting to melt into his body and leave with him.

Unlike the last time when Xiao Bai was refining medicine in the back mountain, back then she knew he was nearby and could see him if she wanted to, but this time she couldn't see him even if she wanted to.

The thought of being separated from Xiao Bai for a long time filled her with immense reluctance.

"Let's go! Let's see Brother Xiao Bai off, shall we?" After a moment, Xiao Bai lowered his head and whispered to the person in his arms.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er nodded her little head quietly in his arms.

"Um!"

The two arrived at the gate of the Xiao family's residence, where they saw a young man in black standing lazily beside the stone lions at the gate.

Upon seeing the two, the boy instantly perked up, waved his hand, and smiled:

"Brother Bai, you're finally out!"

Hearing this, Xiao Bai felt a little annoyed. How come everyone else arrived earlier than him? He couldn't help but look at the sky; it wasn't even dawn yet!

Putting aside his frustration, he smiled and nodded to Xiao Yan, saying:

"Let's go!" He then took Xun'er's hand and walked towards the city gate first.

At the city gate of Wutan, many people were already coming and going; some were entering the city to sell goods, while others were leaving the city on their way.

At this moment, Xiao Bai and the other two were standing in a secluded spot not far from the city gate.

"Brother Bai, be careful out there. I hope your trip goes smoothly. Remember to come back next year for my coming-of-age ceremony, don't miss it."

Xiao Yan joked, but there was a hint of envy in his eyes. He also wanted to go out and have some fun!

But there's nothing I can do; my strength is too low, and I'll only be a burden if I go out.

Xiao Bai stared intently at the smiling young man in black before him, his feelings a mix of emotions. This time, things would be different.

Some things still belong to him, but others do not.

But there was no way around it. Xiao Bai had already made clear his plans for the future, and he wouldn't hesitate to take what he needed just because it would belong to Xiao Yan in the future!

He wants to become stronger, and there are some things he can't miss. As for lying down and waiting for Xiao Yan to become emperor, sorry, Xiao Bai can't do that right now.

We've all come into this world for a short time. We don't need anything spectacular, but we should at least give it a shot and not rely on others for everything.

Moreover, this world is not safe. Who knows if he can survive until then? Maybe one day he will go out and be taken advantage of by some powerful person who will take a dislike to him and take him out easily!

So it's their business if others are strong. In a place where the strong are respected, you will feel more secure if you are strong yourself.

Therefore, this is a struggle over the Dao!

As for the Soul Emperor's "Millennial Grand Project", he also had a vague countermeasure. For now, the only thing he could think of was to prevent him from collecting the Tuoshe Ancient Jade and to buy time.

As for the rest, we can consider them later. There's plenty of time, no rush!

"Brother Bai, why are you looking at me like that? Are you worried about me?"

Seeing Xiao Bai staring at him strangely for a while, Xiao Yan gave a sly smile and teased him.

Xiao Bai smiled, patted his shoulder, and said:

"Cultivate diligently. Elder Yao and I will return before your coming-of-age ceremony. We hope you will pass the family test by then!"

"Brother Bai, who do you think you are! By then I'll definitely be a Dou Zhe, okay?" Xiao Yan rolled his eyes, somewhat unconvinced.

"Good! That's ambitious!" Xiao Bai nodded and smiled gently, then looked at Xun'er, who had been silent since arriving.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan silently walked away, afraid of being forced to eat a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Seeing Xiao Yan walk away, Xiao Xun'er took small steps and came to Xiao Bai. With reluctance in her eyes, she reached out her jade hand to straighten Xiao Bai's collar while giving him some instructions.

"Brother Xiao Bai, be careful once you're out there. If you encounter enemies, fight if you can, run if you can't. Don't be reckless. Your life is a thousand times more precious than theirs. Always remember, Xun'er is still waiting for you at home!"

Then Xiao Bai felt his collar tighten, and Xun'er said in a slightly fierce but cute tone:

"Also, whatever you do, don't go around messing with other girls, or else... hmph!"

"I'm innocent, Xun'er! Look how well-behaved I am in the family! I've never bothered with Xiao Yu or Xiao Qing!" Xiao Bai shouted, blaming himself for being wronged.

"Hmph! You didn't provoke her, but every time you see Xiao Yu, your eyes practically linger on her legs. Don't think Xun'er doesn't know. Xun'er is just being considerate of you and too lazy to expose you."

Xiao Xun'er gave him a charmingly disdainful look and snorted coldly.

Xiao Bai touched his nose somewhat awkwardly. He thought he had kept everything a secret and Xun'er hadn't noticed. He didn't expect that this girl knew everything.

Seeing his embarrassed expression, Xiao Xun'er didn't continue the topic.

Her small hands gently stroked Xiao Bai's angular face, her beautiful eyes filled with reluctance and longing, her voice soft.

"Brother Xiao Bai, remember to come back soon, Xun'er will miss you!"

Unable to hold back any longer, she threw herself into Xiao Bai's arms and hugged him tightly.

Smelling the lingering fragrance in his arms and sensing the girl's sadness, Xiao Bai didn't quite like the atmosphere, which felt like a life-or-death separation.

With a change of heart, he lowered his head and whispered something in Xun'er's small earlobe.

Xun'er's pretty face immediately flushed red. She jumped up from Xiao Bai's arms, reached out to cover Xiao Bai's mouth, and said loudly with a shy look in her eyes:

"Don't tell!"

Xiao Xun'er immediately thought of the scene yesterday when Xiao Bai changed his clothes, and her beautiful eyes were filled with spring water, and her slender legs felt a little weak.

"Hehe~ Okay, okay, I won't say, I won't say!"

Seeing that she was no longer sad, Xiao Bai smiled and nodded repeatedly.

"snort!"

Seeing that he agreed, Xun'er gave him a reproachful look and snorted softly.

Once her complexion had improved somewhat, Xiao Bai waved to Xiao Yan, who was in the distance.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan knew that the two had finished saying goodbye, so he ran over, took off the ring, and handed it to Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai accepted it, but his hand trembled slightly when he first received the ring; he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.

He nodded to Xiao Yan and said, "Little Yan, take care!"

Then he looked at the young girl and said softly, "Take care!"

(End of this chapter)