David walked over and took her hand.
“I will come back.”
Chen Wanqing looked up at him, her eyes were red, but she did not let her tears fall.
“I know.”
He smiled, a slightly forced but gentle smile, “You never break your promises to me.”
David felt warmth in his heart and pulled her into his arms.
Beside them, Yunxi and Jiang Xuelan exchanged glances but remained silent.
That evening, David held a banquet at the city lord’s residence as a farewell party.
While eating, Yun Yao took a glass of wine and walked over to David.
“Young Master Chen, these congratulations are for you.” His voice was choked with emotion. “Thank you for saving my life. If it weren’t for you, I would have”
“Don’t say that.” David took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Yun Yao’s tears finally fell.
“Young Master Chen, you must be careful on your journey to Fifteenth Heaven. My sister said that Fifteenth Heaven is much more dangerous than Fourteenth Heaven.”
“Don’t worry,” David patted his shoulder, “I’ll take good care of myself.”
Yun Yao wiped her tears, nodded, and sat back down.
Ming Li also stood up.
“Master Chen, I will come with you to Fifteenth Heaven.”
David glanced at him, then at Liu Qianqian sitting next to him, and shook his head.
“NO.”
“Why?” Ming Li frowned. “Even though my strength is not as good as yours, I can at least help.”
“Not because of power,” David interjected, “but because of him.”
He looked at Liu Qianqian.
Liu Qianqian’s expression changed slightly, and she tightened her grip on Ming Li’s hand.
David’s voice softened: “Ming Li, I know you want to help me. But have you ever thought about what will happen to Qian Qian if you come with me to Fifteenth Heaven? She will be waiting for you alone on Fourteenth Heaven. Do you know how it feels?”
Mingli remained silent.
Of course he knows.
He himself once waited for Liu Qianqian on Fifteenth Heaven.
He understood better than anyone the longing, torment, and fear of not knowing whether another person was alive or dead.
“Mr. Chen is right.” Liu Qianqian gently pulled Ming Li’s sleeve. “Don’t go. I… I don’t want to be alone.”
Ming Li looked at him, was silent for a long time, then finally nodded.
“Okay. I won’t go.”
David smiled: “That’s right. Stay with her and don’t leave her alone.”
Ming Li’s eyes were slightly red, but she didn’t let her tears fall.
“Mr. Chen, be careful.”
“Take care of yourself.”
After the banquet ended, David went to the backyard of the city lord’s mansion alone.
Long Zhan stood there, looking up at the stars in the sky.
“Mr. Chen.” Seeing David approaching, Long Zhan turned around and bowed respectfully.
David walked over to him and stood side by side.
“Long Zhan, I entrust Yunxian City to you.”
Long Zhan nodded solemnly: “Master Chen, rest assured, I will definitely protect Yunxian City.”
David was silent for a moment, then took out a piece of jade from his robe and handed it to the man.
“These are some insights I have gained from my cultivation, along with notes on some techniques. Take them and show them to the disciples of the Heavenly Dragon lineage. Perhaps they will be useful to you.”
Long Zhan received the jade scroll with both hands and carefully put it away.
“Mr. Chen, when will you come back?”
David looked up at the sky and was silent for a long time.
“I don’t know,” he said quietly. “Maybe soon, maybe a long time ago. But I promise you, I’ll be back.”
Long Zhan nodded and did not ask any more questions.
David patted him on the shoulder, then turned and left.
Behind her, Long Zhan stood still, watching her figure disappear into the night, without moving for a long time.
The next morning, before dawn.
David, Yun Xi, and Jiang Xuelan stood at the city gates, ready to leave.
Yunxi wore all black, her long hair tied high, and a ghost sword hanging from her waist, making her look dashing and brave.
Jiang Xuelan was still wearing that plain white dress, her long hair was pitch black like ink, standing quietly at the side, like a white lotus blooming amidst the snow.
David wore an ordinary blue robe, with the Dragon Slayer Sword hanging from his waist, looking like an ordinary wild cultivator.
The city gates were filled with people who came to see him off.
Chen Wanqing stood at the front, her eyes were red, but she did not cry.
She wore a light blue long dress, which waved gently in the morning breeze, like a willow branch in the wind.
“David, you promised me,” his voice was a little hoarse, “you would come back.”
David walked over and hugged him gently.
I promise you.
Chen Wanqing leaned against him, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling the warmth of his body, wanting to remember this moment forever.
“Let’s go.” He let go of her hand, took a step back, and smiled. “Don’t keep them waiting.”
David nodded and turned to walk towards Yun Xi and Jiang Xuelan.
Yun Yao walked over and handed David a package.
“Master Chen, here are some herbs and medicinal pills that I have prepared for you. You will need them on your journey.”
David took the package and said with a smile, “Thank you, Yun Yao.”
Yun Yao shook his head and stepped aside.
Ming Li and Liu Qianqian stood together, hand in hand, looking at David.
“Mr. Chen, be careful.” Ming Li’s voice was a little low.
“You too.” David glanced at them and smiled. “Get married immediately, don’t delay.”
Liu Qianqian’s face turned red, and Ming Li scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.
David laughed heartily, then turned around and walked towards the city gate.
Let’s go.
Yunxi and Jiang Xuelan followed behind him, and the three of them turned into three streaks of light and disappeared into the horizon.
At the city gate, Chen Wanqing stood still, watching the direction of their disappearance, without moving for a long time.
The tears finally flowed.
FAQ Novel
Q: Where does David return after completing his tasks?
A: David returns to Yunxian City following the resolution of matters.
Q: What significant plan does David disclose for his next move?
A: David reveals his intention to journey to the fifteenth heaven.
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