The next morning, Xiao Xiao indeed prepared many of the foods Ye Qingchen loved and diligently saw him out the door. Only after Ye Qingchen's figure had completely vanished from sight did she return to the yard with a light sigh.
"What's wrong? Can't bear to see him go?"
A charming, teasing voice called out, startling Xiao Xiao. When she saw it was Yao Yue, she grew bashful.
"Sister Yao Yue, you scared me to death."
Seeing Xiao Xiao's shy demeanor, Yao Yue couldn't help but laugh. "You, oh you! But we'll be leaving soon. Have you been cultivating diligently these days?"
Hearing Yao Yue's words, Xiao Xiao seemed somewhat disheartened, but she still nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Sister. I cultivate diligently every day."
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When Ye Qingchen arrived at the entrance to Redflame Mountain as agreed, Zhao Jiehui was already waiting for him. With him were two men and a woman, all of them at the fourth level of the Martial Master Realm.
