After Xiao Mo broke through to the Jade Realm, Luo Jie, the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect, came to Guest Peak at the first opportunity to congratulate him.

Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai arrived a moment later, genuinely happy for their fifth brother.

A twenty-year-old in the Jade Realm was something they had not only never heard of, but had never even dared to imagine.

To celebrate Xiao Mo’s entry into the Upper Three Realms, Luo Jie invited everyone to a tavern in a nearby town for a drink.

Little Chaos went along as well. After a few bowls of wine, its little face was beet red, and it wobbled with every step.

Three days later, after fully stabilizing his Jade Realm, Xiao Mo went to the main peak of the Black Dragon Sect to bid farewell to the Sect Leader.

The Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect was not surprised to hear that Xiao Mo was leaving.

"You have now entered the Jade Realm, and the quality of your realm is something I have never seen before. As long as you wish to go, no one will be able to kill you. But even so, you must never underestimate your enemies." Luo Jie patted Xiao Mo’s shoulder and advised him earnestly. "Many people die from one simple thing: carelessness!"

Xiao Mo bowed. "I understand."

"Good." Luo Jie nodded. "Be careful on your journey, and give my regards to your master."

"Thank you for your care during my time here, Sect Leader. I will take my leave now."

"Safe travels!"

After bidding farewell to Luo Jie, Xiao Mo did not fly directly away from the Black Dragon Sect. Instead, he went to his brothers’ courtyard to say goodbye.

Upon hearing that their fifth brother was leaving, Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai couldn’t hide their somber expressions.

"Fifth Brother, before you go, how about your Second Brother and I take you somewhere?" Zheng Shanhan said to Xiao Mo.

"Alright," Xiao Mo agreed.

Half an incense stick’s time later, Xiao Mo arrived at a desolate mountain under the guidance of his two brothers.

On the mountain stood two tombstones.

"Third Brother—The Tomb of Tang Kuang."

"Fourth Brother—The Tomb of Qian Zhenhao."

However, the tombstone inscribed "The Tomb of Qian Zhenhao" was lying on the ground, not yet erected.

"I originally only wanted to erect a cenotaph for Third Brother," Lou Tai began, "but Eldest Brother said that death is final, and what’s done is done. He suggested we put up a tombstone for Fourth Brother as well."

Lou Tai looked at Xiao Mo.

"In the end, your Eldest Brother and I decided to let you make the final decision, Fifth Brother."

Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai both knew what had happened to their fifth brother in Fengye City. They knew that their fourth brother had tried to harm him, and also that it was their fifth brother who had avenged their third.

Therefore, Xiao Mo was the most qualified to make this decision.

Looking at the fallen tombstone, Xiao Mo stepped forward and lifted it upright. "Eldest Brother is right. Death is like a lamp being extinguished. Fourth Brother has already paid the price. Let’s erect this tombstone for him."

"Alright."

Zheng Shanhan nodded and took a jar of wine from his Storage Pouch.

Zheng Shanhan tilted his head back for a long drink, then passed the jar to his second and fifth brothers.

After each of the three brothers had taken a drink, Zheng Shanhan poured the rest of the wine out in front of the tombstones.

"Third Brother, our fifth brother has avenged you. I hope you reincarnate well. May you be born into a wealthy family in your next life and live a life of leisure, free from suffering."

"Fourth Brother, you deserved to have your soul scattered to the winds. I don’t know if any part of your spirit remains, but we have erected this tombstone for you. Let it be a mark of your time in this world."

As he spoke, Zheng Shanhan wiped a tear from the corner of his eye and took a deep breath. "May you both rest in peace!"

After paying their respects, Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai escorted Xiao Mo away from the Black Dragon Sect.

At the foot of the mountain, Si Li was already waiting for them.

The moment Little Chaos saw Xiao Mo, it flew up happily, landed on his shoulder, and began nuzzling his neck incessantly.

"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, please go no further." Xiao Mo stopped and turned around. "There’s no need to see me off any farther."

Looking at their youngest, yet most promising, brother, Zheng Shanhan’s and Lou Tai’s eyes filled with reluctance. After this parting, who knew when they would meet again.

"Fifth Brother, you must take care of yourself. No matter what you encounter, don’t force things. Your life is the most important thing. Remember, where there’s life, there’s hope."

"I know," Xiao Mo nodded. "You two must also take care of yourselves."

"Hahaha! Your second brother and I just take things one day at a time. But if the day comes when we’re gone, you can build a cenotaph for the two of us, right next to Third and Fourth Brother," Zheng Shanhan said with a hearty laugh.

"Of course," Xiao Mo smiled. "But if I’m the one who’s gone, then I’ll have to trouble you and Second Brother to erect a stone for me there."

"Bah! Don’t say such things." Zheng Shanhan clapped Xiao Mo on the shoulder. "None of that unlucky talk. Your second brother and I are waiting for you to become the greatest Cultivator in the Western Regions!"

"Alright!" Xiao Mo gave them a solemn bow. "Then I will take my leave."

Xiao Mo turned and walked into the distance.

Si Li gathered her skirts and trotted to catch up, falling into step beside him.

After they had walked five li, Si Li could no longer hold back. "Sir," she asked Xiao Mo, "aren’t you going to ask where Wangxin is?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"There’s no need," Xiao Mo said calmly.

"You really aren’t worried about her, are you, Sir?" Si Li sighed. "I heard that some monks from Kongnian Temple are coming to find her. They might be taking her back with them."

"If she does go back, that would be for the best."

Xiao Mo said no more, his gaze fixed on the path ahead.

"Migu..."

Little Chaos turned its head to look behind them, as if searching for the big sister who could understand what it said.

...

Meanwhile, back at the Black Dragon Sect’s Guest Peak, several monks from Kongnian Temple stood quietly, watching the young woman in the courtyard.

"Wangxin greets you, Martial Uncle Hui Yun, and all my senior brothers." Looking at the assembled monks, Wangxin placed her palms together and bowed.