Battle Through the Heavens: It turns out I'm actually the patriarch of the Xiao family!

Chapter 46: Master and disciple part ways, heading to the Tagor Desert.

three days later.

The last rays of dusk completely disappeared into the western mountains.

The outlines of the vegetation outside the cave became blurred in the deepening night, and the mountain breeze, carrying a crisp coolness, swept into the cave entrance.

Xiao Chen stood at the cave entrance, his gaze piercing through the hazy night, landing on the distant and indistinct mountain shadows.

After a moment of hesitation, he turned around, his voice low but like a pebble thrown into a calm lake: "Xian'er, we—should part ways."

These unexpected words made Little Fairy Doctor freeze.

She turned around abruptly, almost losing her composure, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Chen.

"Don't you want to break up?" Xiao Chen's voice softened, his tone gentle.

Little Fairy Doctor stubbornly bit her lower lip, forcefully suppressing the "I don't want to" that was almost on her lips, and just shook her head vigorously.

Xiao Chen stared at her face, which was trying to suppress her emotions, and understood.

He smiled gently and said, "With your current strength, you can already be considered a powerful figure. I'm going to give you a mission, which will also be a test for you."

Little Fairy Doctor fell silent.

She could feel Xiao Chen's gaze still fixed on her, filled with patient anticipation.

She understood her teacher's temperament; once the matter was brought up, it meant the teacher had made up her mind and it was not to be changed.

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes already tinged with red, her pearly teeth biting her lower lip so hard they left faint marks. Her beautiful eyes stared directly at Xiao Chen, her voice not loud, but exceptionally clear and firm, echoing in the silent cave: "Xian'er doesn't want to be separated from her teacher."

Xiao Chen was deeply shaken when he saw the tears welling up in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes.

He took a small step forward and stood in front of her. The faint moonlight flowed between them, imbuing the silent atmosphere with an indescribable emotion.

"Silly girl, why are you crying? This isn't goodbye forever, it's just a temporary separation."

Little Fairy Doctor looked at him, a strong feeling of bitterness welled up in her eyes, and tears almost spilled out, but she held them back tightly.

She suddenly reached out and, somewhat out of control, tightly gripped the corner of Xiao Chen's sleeve, as if it were the only piece of driftwood.

Xiao Chen was shocked again. He hadn't expected that he had such a high status in Little Fairy Doctor's heart.

Was it because he rescued her from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, or because he helped her get rid of the Calamity Poison Body, or because of the time they spent together?

Just as Xiao Chen was filled with doubt, Xiao Jin, who had already moved far away, looked at the two people in front of the cave and transmitted his voice to Xiao Chen, "Could it be because you saw that little girl naked?"

Xiao Chen's face immediately turned red.

"teacher----"

"Can't we stay a few more days? Or can I go to the Tagor Desert with you first?"

Looking at the slender fingers on his sleeve, white from the effort, and feeling the reluctance in their pull, Xiao Chen's heart softened.

He slowly raised his hand and gently covered the back of her hand with a soothing gesture. The warmth from his palm made Little Fairy Doctor tremble slightly.

"I promise you, just this once, I'll take you with me wherever I go from now on."

Xiao Chen's voice sounded incredibly gentle.

Their eyes met, and time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Little Fairy Doctor looked into Xiao Chen's eyes as if she wanted to etch his image into the depths of her soul.

After a long while, she very slowly and reluctantly pushed his hand away, took a step back, and smiled: "Teacher, you must keep your word."

Her voice was clear and crisp, with a deliberately maintained lightness, but a thin mist quietly settled deep in her eyes.

Xiao Chen's heart clenched even tighter at her smile and the emotions she was trying so hard to hide, and his throat felt slightly dry.

He chuckled and nodded. Without further hesitation, he stretched out his hand, and with a flash of light, a seemingly ordinary ring with a restrained jade-like luster appeared in his palm.

He carefully lifted her hand, which had just loosened its grip, and gently slipped the ring onto her ring finger.

The ring emitted a very faint buzz the moment it was slipped on, as if it had found its owner, and then a warm, gentle sensation spread out.

The ring has a simple and elegant design, with extremely fine and mysterious runes faintly visible on it, which eventually disappear completely into the restrained luster of the jade.

"This Azure Primordial Spirit Ring is a gift I prepared for you. If you encounter any trouble that is difficult to solve, infuse it with your battle qi, and it will issue warnings and location information. It can also withstand multiple fatal attacks for you. It also has storage space inside, so you can use it as a storage ring when you are not in use."

Xiao Chen's voice rang out as his fingers gently caressed the smooth surface of the ring: "When I'm not around, let it protect you in my place."

Little Fairy Doctor lowered her head and gazed at the warmth between her fingers, feeling the reassuring power and the joyful sentiment within.

Her slender fingers curled slightly, pressing tightly against the ring, as if trying to grasp the tangible reality of this promise.

The task Xiao Chen gave to Little Fairy Doctor was actually not complicated.

He ruled the Izumo Empire.

That's it.

The next morning.

Little Fairy Doctor then set off with Kong Ruonan.

Xiao Chen stared intently at her back, his gaze almost piercing through the thin mist and mountain wind.

Until their figures completely disappeared.

"Experience is necessary for growth."

Xiao Chen sighed.

Having said that, he didn't hesitate any longer, turned around and strode away.

It quickly disappeared into the depths of the thick, misty fog rising from the dense mountain forest.

On the other side, Little Fairy Doctor only relaxed after walking far away.

A single, scalding tear finally couldn't be held back and fell silently from the sky, landing on a withered yellow leaf on the ground, leaving a small, dark, damp stain.

She lowered her head, reached out her other hand, and very slowly and gently stroked the warm, smooth ring on her ring finger.

The cool fingertips touching the warm jade brought a strange sense of calm.

Her fingertips gently caressed the smooth surface of the ring, and a subtle, sweet smile finally curved her lips.

"What's wrong with me?!"

The barely perceptible whisper was almost crushed by the wind.

Half a day later, in Qingyuan City.

On a huge square.

A beautiful woman in a uniform fixed her eyes on the alchemist badge on Xiao Chen's chest, a sweet smile spreading across her face as she cautiously inquired, "Sir, are you a second-grade alchemist?"

"Hmm—is there a problem?" Xiao Chen frowned.

"Alright, according to the rules of the Empire, alchemists can enjoy the services of the flying transport company for free. Please follow me. We have flying mounts specially prepared for alchemists." Seeing Xiao Chen nod, the woman quickly shook her head and smiled respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen nodded slightly.

After leaving Poison Cloud Mountain, he went to a nearby big city to take the exam and obtained the second-grade alchemist badge.

This is the first time I've used it today.

Under the envious and awe-inspiring gazes of those around him, Xiao Chen followed the woman who had come out of the counter and walked to the side.

Along the way, the somewhat attractive woman in uniform walked ahead, whether intentionally or unintentionally, her ample hips and slender waist swaying in a fiery and sexy arc.

But who was Xiao Chen? Of course, he had no interest in getting involved with this rather promiscuous woman.

He just wanted to try out this mode of transportation.