Chapter 2585 Fall Not into the Sorrow of Parting

After watching the other party leave, Lin Xun went back.

Previously, while displaying his killing intent to intimidate Nie Qingrong, he had also left a mark on her.

As long as she dared to go back on her word and do something to retaliate, he would be able to track her down right away!

From a distance, Wuchuan came over and asked worriedly, “Little Friend, is everything alright?”

Lin Xun laughed, “It’s but a small matter, Chief. You can rest easy.”

Wuchuan sighed with relief, “That's good, that's good...”

Time continued to pass, day after day.

Yunying Village remained ever peaceful like an isolated paradise on earth, undisturbed by the affairs of the outside world.

Gradually, Lin Xun had nearly forgotten about the matter with Nie Qingrong.

Spring went and autumn came, flowers blossomed and fell.

Another year had passed.

“Time really passes quickly.” In his moon-white clothes, Lin Xun stood with his arms crossed before the stone hut.

It had been over three years since he had come to Yunying Village. This period could have been called a peaceful vacation if it hadn’t been for Xia Zhi's coma.

The village children had all grown taller like bamboo shoots after the rain during this time. Having shed away some immaturity, they looked full of vigor and confidence.

It was especially true for Xiao Xi, who had become an elegant fifteen-year-old girl. Her beautiful black hair was coiled into a hairpin bun. The leather dress she wore could not hide her youthful spirit.

She not only looked lively but was also pretty with fair skin, a slender waist, and a pair of long straight legs. Due to being a cultivator, she glowed with a different kind of girly charm.

As a matter of fact, Xiao Xi's cultivation progress was indeed amazing. In just three years, she had speedily broken through multiple realms and set foot on the supreme path. Currently, she was a well-deserved eighth longevity tribulation King.

“Little friend,” Wuchuan hurriedly arrived with joy on his face. “My friend just informed me that Qingliu City will hold a selection competition in half a month!”

Lin Xun smiled, “That would be great. It's also time for Xiao Xi to go out and see the world.”

Wuchuan suddenly remembered something and hesitated, “Your injury...”

“It's mostly healed already, it won’t affect me in action.” Lin Xun mused, “Also, Chief, please accept this storage ring.”

He took out a ring and presented it to Wuchuan, “It contains some resources needed for cultivation. Consider it a gift of gratitude from me.”

Wuchuan was instantly on edge, "You won’t be coming back? But Miss Xia Zhi still hasn’t woken up, has she?"

Lin Xun smiled, “We’ve bothered everyone for three years, so it's about time I and Xia Zhi left, but don't worry, Chief, I'll come back to visit you all when I have the chance.”

Saying that, he stuffed the storage ring into Wuchuan's hand in a manner that left no room for refusal.

The latter looked both helpless and sad, smiling bitterly, “If I had known this, I wouldn't have mentioned Qingliu City to you.”

He could tell that Lin Xun was determined to go.

“Haha, there's no such thing as an unending feast. If we have to choose a day to end it, then it might as well be today. I'll take Xiao Xi and set out today,” laughed Lin Xun.

Although Wuchuan was reluctant to part, he knew he could not keep Lin Xun.

Lin Xun went back to his room and looked at Xia Zhi who was quietly laying on the bed. His eyes were tender as he murmured, “Xia Zhi, we cannot wait like this. You sleep at ease and leave the revenge to me.”

He originally planned to place Xia Zhi in his True Self Emperor World like before, but he changed his mind after some reconsideration.

Back in that strange starry sky, Evil God Dishen had been able to invade his True Self Emperor World without much effort. Having learned from that mistake, Lin Xun decided to play it safe this time and place Xia Zhi in the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron.

This treasure was his life-bound Emperor weapon. Even if he fell into distress, it still couldn’t be controlled by anyone else. Moreover, with the Nirvana law power in place, enemies wouldn’t be able to destroy it easily.

The cauldron could undoubtedly offer Xia Zhi the best protection.

Huh?

When Lin Xun put Xia Zhi into the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, something incredible transpired.

The Nirvana law power actually rained down light and surged into her!

This had never happened before. In fact, it had never occurred to Lin Xun that a meeting between Xia Zhi and the Nirvana law power would produce such a change.

His heart tightened, thinking that the Nirvana law power wanted to plunder the Law of Fate in Xia Zhi. However, after the Nirvana law power surged into her, it became wisps of light that only wrapped around the shackles that was the Law of Fate.

It was as though it was building a silk cocoon layer on the densely packed Law of Fate!

At the same time, a magical Nirvana force began to linger around Xia Zhi's life essence.

Lin Xun was shaken to see it. His eyes then lit up as he vaguely understood what was going on.

Back in that strange starry sky, in order to fight back against their enemies, Xia Zhi had disregarded everything and burned her life essence to the point the shackles of Fate in her had snapped.

Currently, the influx of Nirvana law power would most likely bring her a wonderful change, allowing her to realize a never-before-seen metamorphosis from her severe injury!

This was what ‘nirvana’ was all about: a rebirth in utter destruction.

For instance, Little Immortal and Little Nether, the two laws of the last epoch, had all been revived by the Nirvana law power!

It was very likely that Xia Zhi would also experience a similar process.

Reaching this conclusion, Lin Xun was both excited and remorseful. If he had known this, then he would have placed Xia Zhi inside the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron three years ago.

If he had, then she would probably have long awakened after three years of nirvana!

“It's not too late now, as long as she can wake up...” Lin Xun spent a long time calming down from the excitement.

Stowing the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, he walked out of the house.

......

“Xiao Xi, let's go.” When Lin Xun and Wuchuan found Xiao Xi, the girl was ready with her things packed up.

“Yes!” Xiao Xi glowed with anticipation, “Finally I can see for myself what the outside world is really like.”

“Kiddo, you must listen to Big Brother Daoyuan on the journey. Do not cause him trouble. Also, make sure to take good care of yourself. Your parents left too early...” Wuchuan rambled on. The eyes of the weathered old man became red and watery. He was clearly reluctant to part with the girl.

“Grandpa, don't be sad. I will definitely come back to see you often,” said Xiao Xi cutely as she hugged Wuchuan's arm.

“Hahaha, that's not necessary. Grandpa is happy as long as you do well on your own.” Wuchuan took a deep breath and let out a bright laugh. He didn't want to shed tears in front of his granddaughter.

“Don't worry, Chief, I’ll take good care of her,” Lin Xun reassured him with a smile.

“Go, I’ll send you guys off.” Wuchuan led the way.

Without disturbing the villagers, the three left Yunying Village together.

It was only after seeing them off several thousand miles that Wuchuan stopped and waved his big hand, “This should be far enough. It’s time for us to say goodbye. Go now, you two.”

Lin Xun cupped his fist and saluted, “Farewell, Senior.”

During the past three years in the Eternal True Realm, Yunying Village had left him the best of good memories. Even though they were not powerful experts or important characters, Wuchuan and the simple, kind villagers had now taken up a big part of his heart.

“Grandpa, you can go back to the village now. You have nothing to worry about when Big Brother Daoyuan is with me,” Xiao Xi grinned as she waved her hand. Her pure, pretty little face glowed brightly.

“You, ah, you. The young really do not know sorrow, hahaha. Alright, I'm leaving.” Wuchuan then turned around with a smile and traveled back.

He didn't see the two tears rolling down Xiao Xi’s face as she watched his figure fade away. She mumbled, “Grandpa, I definitely won’t let you down...”

Lin Xun couldn't help but feel a little sentimental as well. The emotional scene between a grandfather and the grandchild tugged at his heartstrings and, at the same time, gave rise to envy.

Since he was little, he had never experienced this kind of familial intimacy.

After a long time, he patted Xiao Xi's shoulder, “No matter how high your future achievements will be, remember to come back often and see your grandfather, as well as Yunying Village where you were born and raised. That is your home, a place that will always be wide open for you even if you get lost on the path of cultivation.”

Xiao Xi nodded fiercely and wiped the tears on her face, “I will!”

She might not understand the true meaning in Lin Xun's advice yet, but as long as she carved it into her memory, she would definitely think back on it in the future and then relive this feeling.

Home.

This had once been a vague concept to Lin Xun, but ever since he had Xia Zhi, Zhao Jingxuan, and his child...he began to understand how important a place home was.

A place that belonged only to him, that nothing the world could ever replace.

Hmm?

When Lin Xun and Xiao Xi were about to set off, he sensed something and abruptly looked back.

There, on the mountain range in the horizon, he saw a group of figures. They were the villagers of Yunying Village, including the youngsters who had cultivated under his guidance in the last three years.

“Little friend, take care!”

“Master Lin, be sure to come back to see us when you can—”

“Big Sister Xiao Xi, we'll come find you one day, wait for us!”

A hubbub echoed from afar from the villagers who wouldn’t stop smiling and laughing. The children also followed suit and shouted toward the two.

“Please take care!” Even Lin Xun couldn’t help but feel a stir in his heart. He waved his hand to bid farewell.

At that moment, the sun was high on the sky, the mountains were verdant, and the sentiment of separation drenched his lungs and heart.

One day later, they arrived at the front of Qingliu City.

Upon the sight of the magnificent, ancient city basked in the sunlight, Xiao Xi’s eyes widened. Countless figures went in and out the city gate that was a thousand feet high. Some rode spirit beasts, some rode carriages, some tread on clouds, some teleported...

All sorts of living beings and cultivators came from all directions like they were going to a fair. The space between the sky and earth was filled with a variety of dazzling treasure lights and teleportation streaks.

Growing up, this was still the first time Xiao Xi had seen the city and so many cultivators in one place. It was as if all of a sudden, she had fallen into a big, colorful world, and it rattled her mind.

Lin Xun stood at her side and watched with a smile.

This was Xiao Xi’s first true step into the world of cultivation. When one day, after she had witnessed all the prosperity as well as the ups and downs of the world, perhaps...

What she would miss more than anything would be her former self – that simple-minded and inexperienced little girl.