It wasn't until late at night that Granny Miaoyu bid farewell to Su Shanyue and her family and left the hotel. In the time she was there, she had spoken at length with Su Shanyue and her parents. In the end, Su Shanyue agreed to go with her to Xianyin Valley and become the so-called Successor Sect Leader.

All night long, Su Shanyue tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She didn't know how long she would be gone, how long it would be before she could reunite with her family, or when she would ever see the person she most wanted to see again.

But she had no choice.

「A new day began.」

Luo Xiu got up early, brimming with energy, and went straight to the fishpond at Feiyun Villa to start fishing. Since there were no matches from the Henghai Provincial City Martial Association for the next few days, and Luo Xiu wasn't interested in the Martial Grand Ceremony, he had no desire to go watch the other teams compete. He figured he might as well pass the time by fishing...

He never expected that while fishing, he would suddenly feel a kick to his rear.

"Day in and day out, all you know how to do is fish!"

Luo Xiu turned around and saw Lin Xiyue standing there with her hands on her hips. Her pout, combined with her cool demeanor, was absolutely adorable.

"What's my fishing got to do with you?" Luo Xiu retorted.

"Are you eating breakfast or not?" Lin Xiyue shot back.

"Can't you bring it to me?"

"Why don't I just feed it to you then? Eat it or don't, I don't care!" Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes and turned to leave.

She had no intention of waiting hand and foot on this freeloader. On a hot summer morning, she had gotten up early to make breakfast and clean up, working up a sweat. Meanwhile, not only did this slacker not help, but he even had the audacity to go fishing.

It was so infuriating!

Luo Xiu muttered softly, "This woman is getting more and more arrogant."

Lin Xiyue must have heard him, because she walked back and kicked him in the rear again.

"Lin Biao, today I'm going to..." Luo Xiu shouted, dropping his fishing rod and standing up to teach her a lesson.

But Lin Xiyue just giggled and ran away.

Luo Xiu watched her retreating figure with a smile on his face. Lin Xiyue had obviously become much more lively and cheerful. She wasn't like when they first met—putting on a cold, aloof face all day, barely speaking a word, as if someone owed her money.

Luo Xiu thought the current Lin Xiyue was much cuter.

「The day passed by pleasantly.」

Luo Xiu had a great haul. But fishing wasn't always about eating the fish, so he released everything he caught back into the pond.

As the evening lights came on, Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue found themselves with nothing to do after dinner. They strolled around the vast villa, walking along its long paths and getting bitten by huge mosquitoes...

After their walk, they returned to the small villa, ready to wash up and go to bed. In the days since he'd been back, Luo Xiu felt much more relaxed. Not only had his routine become regular, but his illness hadn't flared up either.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, Su Shanyue suddenly called.

"Luo Xiu, what are you doing?"

"Getting ready for bed."

"Oh, then you should sleep. I won't disturb you."

"If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you being so polite with me?"

"Well... I wanted to see you and talk about something. I'm leaving."

「A short while later.」

Luo Xiu left his room and knocked on Lin Xiyue's door next to his. "Rich Lady Lin, give me the car keys."

"Where are you going so late?"

"Just out for a drive."

"Then be careful on the road."

"Don't worry, I won't get into an accident."

"I'm worried you'll hit someone else. Then I'll be the one dealing with the trouble!"

"..."

「...」

Luo Xiu and Su Shanyue met at a late-night snack shop. After sharing a bowl of spicy hot pot, they began to wander the streets.

"You said you had something to tell me, so why were you so quiet back there?"

Su Shanyue glanced around, and only when she was sure no one was nearby did she speak. "The shop was full of people, how could I say anything? What if I gave them all concussions?"

Luo Xiu laughed. "That's a good point."

"By the way, you said on the phone that you were leaving. Are you going back to Sea City?"

Su Shanyue shook her head gently. "Have you heard of Xianyin Valley?"

"I've heard the name, but I don't know much about it. I think it's a Secret Realm."

"Granny Miaoyu, the Sect Leader of Xianyin Valley, came to find me last night," Su Shanyue said bluntly.

Luo Xiu frowned. "Why was she looking for you?"

Su Shanyue pursed her lips. "She basically said that the Void Zen Sound inside me belongs to Xianyin Valley. Since I've inherited it, I have to become the Successor Sect Leader."

"Do you have to go?" Luo Xiu asked.

Su Shanyue sighed softly. "I really don't want to. But if I don't, I have to return the Void Zen Sound to Xianyin Valley. The thing is, if the Void Zen Sound is removed from my body, I'll die."

Luo Xiu was quiet for a moment before smiling. "Actually, this is a turning point in your life. I don't know much about the Void Zen Sound either; at most, I can only seal it. If you go there, you should learn how to truly control it."

With her head lowered, Su Shanyue clutched the strap of her handbag, her fingers white-knuckled. She suddenly felt a pang in her heart.

"But I don't know how long I'll be gone, or when I'll get to see you again."

Luo Xiu gazed at the distant city lights as he walked. "So you came to say goodbye to me tonight?"

Tears welled in Su Shanyue's eyes as she let out a soft "Mhm."

Luo Xiu suddenly reached out and ruffled her hair, grinning. "This isn't a final farewell. Don't be so sad. We'll see each other again. Isn't every parting in life just preparation for the next reunion?"

"Mhm!" Su Shanyue looked up and smiled at Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu changed the subject. "But how did Xianyin Valley's Void Zen Sound end up inside you?"

Su Shanyue explained, "Last night, Granny Miaoyu and my family analyzed it for a long time. We finally concluded that the previous Sect Leader of Xianyin Valley must have sealed the Void Zen Sound inside me while my mother was still pregnant.

"Back then, my mother was pregnant with me and vacationing with my father in Capital City. One night, they came across a very weak old woman on the street and decided to help her.

"That old woman must have been the previous Sect Leader of Xianyin Valley.

"During their subsequent interactions, the old woman pressed her hand against my mother's belly. That must have been when she sealed the Void Zen Sound inside me.

"And right after that, the old woman passed away. The very next day, I was born."

"Quite a story," Luo Xiu said with a smile. "Well then, I wish you a bright future. Once you become the Sect Leader of Xianyin Valley, don't forget to help me out."

Su Shanyue rolled her eyes. "You're so powerful, like an omnipotent superman. Would you even need my help?"

"By the way, Luo Xiu," she added, "Granny Miaoyu also told me last night that I need to have this seal removed. Otherwise, I won't be able to properly cultivate the Void Zen Sound in the future."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu scratched his head, looking a little awkward. "That's not a problem, but... just like last time, it requires... taking off your clothes."

Su Shanyue's face flushed red. She looked away and murmured, "Then let's go to a hotel."

"..."

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