Dou Qi Continent, Central Plains.
Pill Domain, Sheng Dan City.
A girl, who looked about twelve or thirteen, pulled Xuan Jin's hand with a troubled expression, trying to make him stay, "Xuan Jin Senior Brother, are you really leaving today?"
"Ying'er, how can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?" Xuan Jin said calmly.
Gently pulling Cao Ying's hand away, he held her small hand in his.
"This boy, alas~"
Xuan Yi looked troubled, feeling very helpless in her heart.
She herself was powerless regarding Jin'er's Physique; perhaps going out would lead to some fortuitous encounter.
After comforting Cao Ying, Xuan Jin slowly walked up to Xuan Yi, bowed slightly, cupped his hands in a salute, and said solemnly, "Master, please take good care of yourself from now on."
Xuan Yi stepped forward, reached out her hands to help Xuan Jin up, and placed a storage ring in Xuan Jin's palm.
"Jin'er, this is the luggage I prepared for you. When you are out adventuring, remember to prioritize your own safety."
Xuan Yi said softly, her tone full of reluctance.
After all, Xuan Jin had lived with her for fourteen years.
Xuan Jin nodded, his eyes filled with reluctance, and also a hint of a different emotion.
Cao Ying also came closer at this moment, placing a storage ring in Xuan Jin's palm:
"Xuan Jin Senior Brother, I've brought all of my father's treasured seventh-tier Spirit Medicine. When you're away, remember to miss me."
"You little rascal." Xuan Jin rubbed Cao Ying's head, his heart warming.
Xuan Jin looked at this childhood sweetheart he had known for several years, his heart full of warmth.
His thoughts unconsciously drifted back to the morning when he first met her.
Xuan Jin remembered very clearly that he had just arrived at the Pill Tower with Master Xuan Yi not long before, and was in the Spirit Medicine garden familiarizing himself with the characteristics of various Spirit Medicine.
"Senior Brother, Senior Brother!"
A clear voice came from behind him. Xuan Jin turned around and saw a little girl, about eight or nine years old, running over, with two small braids and rosy cheeks.
"You are?" Xuan Jin was a little puzzled.
"My name is Cao Ying. I just joined the Pill Tower. I heard there's a very powerful Senior Brother here. Is that you?"
The little girl blinked her big eyes, curiously sizing up Xuan Jin.
Xuan Jin shook his head: "Powerful is an overstatement. I am just Elder Xuan Yi's Disciple."
After speaking, Xuan Jin also began to size up the little girl in front of him. Her name was Cao Ying, and she was at the Pill Tower, so she should be the 'demon girl' Cao Ying from the original novel.
However, the current Cao Ying was still just a little girl.
"Wow, Elder Xuan Yi's Disciple!" Cao Ying's eyes lit up.
"That's really amazing! Senior Brother, why do you have such a comfortable feeling about you?"
Xuan Jin was startled. This little girl's perception was quite keen.
Due to his special Physique, his body would naturally emit gentle fire-attribute energy, which would indeed create a sense of familiarity for those who also Cultivated fire-attribute Cultivation Technique.
"It's probably because of the Cultivation Technique," Xuan Jin explained casually.
"It really feels so comfortable!" Cao Ying unconsciously moved a little closer, "Senior Brother, can I learn with you?"
Just like that, this little girl latched onto Xuan Jin.
At first, Xuan Jin found it troublesome, but over time, he discovered that this childhood sweetheart was indeed intelligent, had good alchemy talent, and had a cheerful personality, always bringing some fun to his otherwise dull Cultivation life.
Later, Cao Ying became Xuan Kongzi's Disciple, but she still often ran over to Xuan Jin's side.
The Cao family, knowing that Cao Ying's beloved was Xuan Yi's Disciple, not only had no objections but were very supportive, as Xuan Yi's position in the Pill Tower was undeniable.
"Xuan Jin Senior Brother, what are you thinking about?" Cao Ying's voice pulled Xuan Jin back to reality.
Xuan Jin smiled: "I was thinking about the first time I saw you."
"Hmph, back then you still thought I was annoying," Cao Ying pouted.
"I still do now," Xuan Jin said deliberately.
"You!" Cao Ying stomped her foot in anger, but soon she started to laugh again,
"But I don't believe it. If you really found me annoying, why would you keep all the candies I gave you?"
Xuan Jin was speechless. This little girl really remembered everything.
"It's getting late, I should go." Xuan Jin collected his thoughts and turned to leave.
"Wait!" A voice came, and Xuan Kongzi's figure appeared in the courtyard.
"Junior Martial Uncle Xuan Kongzi." Xuan Jin cupped his hands in a salute.
Xuan Kongzi waved his hand: "No need to be so polite, Jin boy. With you leaving, Ying'er will probably cry."
"Master!" Cao Ying's face turned red, and she said coquettishly.
"Haha, alright, alright."
Xuan Kongzi smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Xuan Jin,
"Jin boy, can't you really wait a little longer about your Physique problem? Perhaps we can still think of other solutions."
Xuan Jin shook his head: "Junior Martial Uncle, my mind is made up. And this isn't a bad thing. Going out to explore, perhaps I really can find a solution."
Xuan Kongzi sighed. He also knew that Xuan Jin was stubborn, and it was difficult to change his mind once he had decided on something.
"Alright, since that's the case, then take care."
Xuan Kongzi paused,
"Oh, and when you're out, remember to send a message to Ying'er, so this girl doesn't worry."
"Master!" Cao Ying was both shy and angry.
Xuan Jin watched this scene, a warm current flowing through his heart.
Although he was leaving, with so many people caring for him, what was there to regret?
After saying his goodbyes, Xuan Jin took one last look at the place he had lived for fourteen years, then turned and left.
Cao Ying's voice came from behind him: "Xuan Jin Senior Brother, you must come back!"
Xuan Jin didn't look back, only waved his hand.
After Xuan Jin's figure completely disappeared, Xuan Kongzi walked over to Cao Ying:
"Ying'er, that boy has left. Now you must Cultivate diligently, otherwise, if he can resolve his Physique hidden danger, the gap between you two will only grow wider in the future."
Xuan Yi also nodded: "Ying'er, separation is for a better reunion."
As soon as she finished speaking, a graceful figure suddenly appeared in Xuan Yi's mind, and a trace of complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
Yao Chen, where are you now?
Cao Ying wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and nodded:
"Master, I will. Xuan Jin Senior Brother can solve his Physique problem, and I also want to become stronger, so I can be worthy of him."
"This is my good Disciple." Xuan Kongzi smiled with satisfaction... Two months later, Black-Corner Region, Feng City.
Xuan Jin looked at the city before him, filled with the scent of blood and chaos, a trace of complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
After two months, he had finally arrived.
As one of the important cities in the Black-Corner Region, Feng City was filled with all kinds of desperadoes and powerhouses.
There was no law here, only strength. The law of the jungle was the only rule.
On the streets, powerhouses with scars were visible everywhere, and occasionally, sounds of fighting and screams could be heard from afar.
"Another one who doesn't know his place, daring to cause trouble in Feng City," a passerby commented.
"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let Senior Han Feng's subordinates hear you."
Han Feng?
Xuan Jin's heart stirred. It seemed he had come to the right place.