The next day, the time to leave had come.
Lu Yao admonished, "I have to go. Remember to work harder on Spirit Refinement during your cultivation."
Qin Yingying grabbed him and muttered, "You'll come back, right?"
Lu Yao smiled and said, "Of course, I will come back to see you."
"Then don't make me wait too long." Qin Yingying's tone carried a trace of pleading, her eyes reddening as she said:
"I don't need any official promise, just don't forget about me, okay?"
Lu Yao stroked the girl's thick, long hair solemnly and said, "Of course, I won't forget about you. And once I resolve a major matter, I will have plenty of time."
Only then did Qin Yingying slowly let go of her grip, wistfully saying, "Then take care. If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask."
Lu Yao nodded and turned to begin his journey.
Qin Yingying intended to stand up and see him off, but when she looked up, Lu Yao had already disappeared.
She let out a long sigh.
