Only then did the two rise, exiting the cave abode and heading down the mountain.
After they left the cave abode, the Azure Emperor turned and walked out slowly. Watching the two figures grow distant, he pressed his lips together, standing there for a long time until they vanished from sight...
Xiao Junyan stood with his hands behind his back at the foot of Yunxiao Mountain, gazing up the path with anticipation and a hint of joy in his heart.
Today was Yun Qi's birthday—and the day she was to descend the mountain. Ever since she'd sent word, he'd hurried here to wait for her. When a figure appeared on the mountain path, a spark lit his eyes, and he strode forward.
"Little Qi."
He called out. Spotting Yun Yuan beside Yun Qi, he nodded briefly: "Yun Yuan, it's been a long time."
As he grew older, he often sensed Yun Yuan's protective stance toward Yun Qi. That feeling, as if Yun Yuan feared Yun Qi might be taken away, made him wonder—could it be that Yun Yuan liked Yun Qi?
