Chapter 348 (2/2)

”Hehe, thank you for your praise,” said Ye Chaomu with a satisfied smile.

”N-no, you don't have to thank me for that. I'm telling the truth. You are the prettiest woman I have ever seen,” said Xia Liuhui, speaking in a coa.r.s.e manner.

”Is that so? But my big brother does not think so,” said Ye Chaomu who shot Xiang Shaoyun a glare.

”Don't mind her. She has always been a naughty girl,” said Xiang Shaoyun with an awkward look. He then introduced the three to Ye Chaomu.

As he made the introduction, she greeted them politely one by one without any air of arrogance a young lady of an influential clan would usually have. The three's impression of her improved, especially so for Xia Liuhui, who was completely smitten by now.

After serving the three tea, Xiang Shaoyun went straight to the point. ”Have you reached a decision?”

”Both me and Zhenchuan have decided to not be a burden to you, so we won't be leaving. We know ourselves well. We will be nothing but deadweights if we go with you,” said Zi Changhe seriously.

They knew that following Xiang Shaoyun might bring them more benefits, but they also understood they would only bring him more trouble because he would have to take care of them as well. That might not be what Xiang Shaoyun needed right now.

”How about you, Xia Liuhui?” Xia Liuhui asked.

”Boss, I...I want to go back home and see how things are there,” said Xia Liuhui hesitantly.

”Go home?” Xiang Shaoyun blanked out. That was a decision he had never expected.

”Yes, it has been three years since I last went back. I really want to go back before deciding what to do next,” said Xia Liuhui with a nod.

”That's understandable. I should have thought of that. Maybe I should visit your family with you as well,” said Xiang Shaoyun.

”There's no need for that. My home is located in a remote village. It's practically a forest,” said Xia Liuhui, lacking confidence.

Xiang Shaoyun grumbled resentfully, ”Are you abandoning your boss? The parents of my brother are also my parents. What's wrong about me visiting them?”

”Ok, then,” Xia Liuhui agreed reluctantly.

Next, Xiang Shaoyun looked at Zi Changhe and said, ”Since you have already made up your mind, I will respect it, senior brother. I have some gifts for you two here. They will be helpful for your future cultivation.”

Again, Xiang Shaoyun took out a storage ring. He was truly quite generous today. Zi Changhe was hesitant in accepting the ring, but he had no choice but to take it after Xiang Shaoyun stuffed it into his hand.

”Alright, we will drink to our heart's content today. May we meet again in the future,” said Xiang Shaoyun, suddenly melancholic.

The three before him were the first friends he had made after leaving the Ziling Sect. He still remembered how he wanted to become Zi Changhe's disciple when they had first met. w.a.n.g Zhenchuan, the martial nephew he had gotten out of nowhere, had been a decent friend as well.

After parting, it would be unknown if they would ever meet again in the future.

Today, they drank.

The day after, it was time to leave.

Xiang Shaoyun did not forget the Chen Clan, as he gave Chen Jiayan a tier-6 battle technique before leaving. That would be considered his way of thanking them for hosting him.

”Senior brother, take care,” yelled Xiang Shaoyun toward Zi Changhe and w.a.n.g Zhenchuan, who were now on their way back to the Cloud Margin Pavilion.

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