She stood at the doorway in a daze, her heart filled with complexity.

Jing Xiuyun and the others looked at the somewhat lonely and frail back of Zhao Ying’er and sighed softly.

The falling flowers have intentions, but the flowing water is heartless.

Since the sacrifice of Steward Zuo and others, Mr. Fang has become more reclusive and cold.

The change is truly immense.

...

Fang Che is organizing the Escort Agency.

In seven days, he will participate in the selection trials.

The people over at the Yin Shen Palace actually demand that he must represent the Guardian Hall in the competition and achieve good results.

Fang Che felt like this old geezer might have become sane again.

But before going to the selection, the work at the Escort Agency must be properly instructed.

He truly doesn’t know how long it will take to return. If he comes back and the group has already returned to the Weiwo Sect Headquarters, leaving behind an empty city, then everything will be ruined.

"Recently, I need to carry out a very important mission. I will be away for a while, about half a month, or maybe a month."

The Starlight Master had a very serious expression.

Zheng Yunqi and others listened intently.

"And your assessments have already passed, so you may receive orders to return at any time. Here, I have two requests: first, in this final stage, don’t let anything happen. Second, don’t leave the city empty for me."

He said lightly, "If before I return, you receive orders to go back, I won’t be able to stop you. Whoever leaves at that time, I can’t stop them, nor will I say anything. The only cost will be the camaraderie during this time, reduced to zero from now on."

Zhou Mei said lightly, "I, Zhou Mei, vow to the Celestial Worm God, that if the Leader does not return, I will not leave! Whoever wants to leave will do so over my dead body!"

Zheng Yunqi and Zhao Wushang both smiled faintly: "Leader, rest assured, anyone who wishes to leave first, unless all brothers have died."

All the hundred people still at the Escort Agency laughed simultaneously.

Someone said, "Actually... we really can’t bear to leave." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

This statement expressed the sentiments of everyone.

Here, it’s too comfortable and fulfilling, every day is joyful.

Even being scolded or beaten feels joyful, leaving one bright in mood.

Such days, once gone, will never return.

The Starlight Master chuckled, feeling a bit melancholic, and said, "Actually, these days of yours, and mine... haha, unforgettable for a lifetime."

"You all know, including me, actually... killing is not much. So the vicious energy of the Five Spirits Gu hasn’t affected much either."

"When you return, and I also start my journey in the Jianghu... as time passes, the people we kill will increase, and under the influence of the Five Spirits Gu, our personalities will gradually change."

"Perhaps one day in the future, even though we remember today, there will be no sentiment in our hearts."

"By then, I will not blame you, and you should not blame me."

"Having this time together is already very good. Future matters can be addressed in the future."

"Tonight I leave and embark on the journey. Anything more will be discussed when I return."

The Starlight Master bowed deeply and said solemnly, "Don’t let this memory be tarnished. In my absence, I entrust this to you all!"

"Leader, rest assured! Even if it means being shattered to pieces, the Escort Agency will surely remain intact!"

Zhao Wushang and others all knelt on one knee in unison, solemnly promising.

Each voice was loud, and each face sincere.

The Starlight Master gave a faint smile and walked out with large strides.

Zhou Mei followed out, timidly asking, "Leader, is this mission... dangerous?"

The Starlight Master frowned and said, "Missions are never easy, as for danger, I can’t answer you now."

Zhou Mei hesitated for a moment and said, "You... must take care. I... I’ll wait for your return."

The Starlight Master was silent for a moment and said, "Last time, Young Master Xing reminded me about your marriage, which has been arranged. For someone who can make Young Master Xing say such a household..."

He smiled slightly, "Try to take care of yourself, strive to return peacefully. After this task, live your life well. As for the Jianghu matters... if you can avoid them, do so."

He waved his hand and immediately turned around.

With a whoosh, he disappeared.

He didn’t even give Zhou Mei a chance to speak.

Zhou Mei stood at the door in a daze.

Her face blank.

Both hands clenched tightly together, with such force.

The wind blew, and her skirt fluttered.

Zheng Yunqi walked out quietly, stood beside her, and after a long time, seeing Zhou Mei didn’t notice him at all, he couldn’t help but sigh, "Meimei!"

He called twice, and Zhou Mei finally came back to her senses, hastily wiping her eyes, "Brother Zheng."

"There’s no outcome."

Zheng Yunqi sighed deeply and said, "You’ll get the Leader killed."

Zhou Mei’s tears fell like rain, yet she showed a smile, softly saying, "I understand."

She turned forlornly, walking towards her own room.

Zheng Yunqi sighed softly behind her.

Muttering to himself, "A man’s life with seven sins, the first choice is a woman’s heart. A woman’s life with seven heartbreaks, none past a wrong man."

...

Fang Che did not return to the Guardian Hall.

Lately, he’s been a bit of an unfortunate romantic, causing himself to hide everywhere: Coming to the Escort Agency, there’s a bold and passionate Zhou Mei.

Coming to the Guardian Hall, there’s a tender and affectionate Zhao Ying’er.

Returning home, there’s still Ye Meng...

Hmm, still feel most at ease with Ye Meng.

Especially after this girl ate the Yin Yang Fruit and took the Marrow Cleansing Pill and Pei yuan pills, not to mention her cultivation breakthrough, the progress in her cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds...

It’s just her more delicate and gentle nature... that makes Mr. Fang linger fondly.