Chapter 340: Departure

Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, the day before the one agreed upon by Duan Fengyun and Xuanyuan Huangdi arrived.

Duan Fengyun's home was very lively today; Men Laotou, Dazhu, Men Jianqiu, Yin Zhong, Yin Tianqi, the Tong Brothers, Yin Tianxue, Dou Dou, Xiaodao, and others had all gathered at Duan Fengyun's house.

The informed, such as Yin Zhong, knew that tomorrow was the day Duan Fengyun and his family would leave, and that seeing each other again might be a matter for the distant future.

Meanwhile, the uninformed, such as Men Laotou, were still raising their glasses to wish Duan Fengyun a pleasant journey.

The informed, such as Yin Zhong, all remained silent; after truly spending time with Duan Fengyun, they had grown very fond of this amusing friend and did not wish for Duan Fengyun to leave.

But they knew Duan Fengyun had his own matters to attend to, and they could not stop him.

They raised their glasses one after another, offering Duan Fengyun a flurry of well-wishes and telling him he must come back to see them after he finished his business.

During this meal, no one drank until they were dead drunk like last time; firstly, because the three men had each been ordered by the "tigresses" in their homes not to binge drink again.

Secondly, they knew this was the last night Duan Fengyun and Yueya could spend together, and they needed to leave some time for the couple to say their goodbyes properly.

After a meal filled with unspoken thoughts, Tong Bo and the others hugged Duan Fengyun with great reluctance.

"Brother Duan, you must come see us once your business is finished!"

Tong Bo said.

"Rest assured, I will definitely finish my business as soon as possible and come back to see you all.

By then, we shall drink and chat happily again!"

Duan Fengyun smiled.

In truth, Duan Fengyun did not know how long it would take him to reach the realm Xuanyuan Huangdi had spoken of.

Perhaps in many years, this group of friends would have long since turned to dust.

However, Duan Fengyun's heart remained firm; once he reached the realm where he could explore the Time River, he would simply pull Tong Bo and the others back.

After saying their goodbyes to Duan Fengyun, Tong Bo and the others departed.

In the end, only two guests remained in the entire courtyard: Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu—though it would be more accurate to call them Yueya's family than guests.

Men Jianqiu hugged Yueya tightly and said:

"Yueya, you must bring Tian'er to see me and your father often in the future.

Your father has been muttering about you in front of me every day lately; you must come back often."

Yueya looked up at Yin Zhong, never expecting that after so many years, her father would still be so afraid to speak his true feelings.

Yueya nodded at Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu.

At this moment, Yin Zhong took a wooden puppet that looked exactly like Xiao Duantian out from his robes and handed it to Yueya, saying:

"It seems I, this grandfather, have yet to give my grandson Duantian any gift.

I asked Yinxiu and the others for this sandalwood; if Xiao Duantian keeps it in his room, he will be able to sleep more soundly."

Looking at Yin Zhong, who was reticent but so caring toward her and Duantian, Yueya could finally no longer suppress the reluctance in her heart.

"Father!"

"Feng'er!"

The father and daughter embraced tightly; having just reunited, they were now to be separated again, and they did not know how long it would take to meet again, or if they might never see each other again.

Men Jianqiu walked up to Duan Fengyun and said:

"You really don't have to let your master, Xuanyuan Huangdi, take Yueya and Xiao Duantian away.

If they stay here, with us accompanying them, they will surely be fine.

If they go to your master's place, Yueya will be in an unfamiliar environment, and she will still have to look after Xiao Duantian; if she suffers any grievances, who will she go to?

Although your master is there, who can guarantee that your master will be there every day?"

Upon hearing Men Jianqiu's words, Duan Fengyun suddenly realized the truth.

That was right; while following Master Xuanyuan Huangdi could maximize the safety of Yueya and Xiao Duantian and prevent the tragedy of Youruo and the others from repeating, it was true.

But he had only considered the safety of Yueya and Xiao Duantian, and had not considered that the place where Xuanyuan Huangdi lived was unfamiliar, and what would happen if Yueya and Xiao Duantian were bullied there.

Now that the plight of Shuiyue Dongtian had been completely resolved, with Yin Zhong and Tong Bo there, no one could touch the mother and son in the slightest.

Moreover, Yueya and Xiao Duantian still had the Nuwa Jade Pendant given by Xuanyuan Huangdi; he believed that Yueya and Xiao Duantian would be fine in this world.

Furthermore, Xuanyuan Huangdi was currently facing many enemies; who knew if there was a possibility of someone ambushing his base? If Yueya and Duantian fell into the hands of Xuanyuan Huangdi's opponents, then everything would be "haha" (a disaster).

Then let it be; when Master comes tomorrow, he could just have him open the Martial Dao Gate for him, and as for Yueya and Xiao Duantian, they could just stay in the Shuiyue Dongtian World.

Having thought it through, Duan Fengyun said to Yueya:

"Yueya, since you are reluctant to leave everyone, and everyone is reluctant to let you go.

Then you should take Tian'er and stay behind; once I have finished my own business, I will come to fetch you."

Hearing Duan Fengyun's words, the father and daughter, Yueya and Yin Zhong, loosened their embrace, and Yueya looked at Duan Fengyun with a face full of surprise and said:

"Brother Duan, you've thought it through?"

Duan Fengyun nodded and said:

"Just now, after listening to Jianqiu's words, she was quite right.

I cannot only consider your safety; I must also consider your feelings."

Hearing that Duan Fengyun had thought it through, Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu smiled at each other.

Since Yueya and Duantian were not leaving, Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu naturally did not stay any longer, leaving the remaining time to the family of three.

After coaxing Xiao Duantian to sleep, Yueya and Duan Fengyun lay on the bed, both of them pouring out their hearts.

Halfway through their conversation, Yueya suddenly thought of something and said with a serious expression:

"Duan Fengyun, I am warning you of one thing.

Once you go to other worlds, you are not allowed to flirt or have other women.

If you find other women in other worlds, then I will join forces with Sister Youruo to deal with you and castrate you into a eunuch together.

Do you hear me!"

Yueya knew that with Duan Fengyun's appearance and that temperament of his, there would certainly be many women throwing themselves at him.

If she didn't warn Duan Fengyun, then when the time came, Duan Fengyun would likely bring her some third sister, fourth sister, or even more women.

Therefore, Yueya repeatedly emphasized that she would not allow Duan Fengyun to flirt around.

After pinching Yueya's cheeks, Duan Fengyun said:

"Don't worry, my wife Yueya.

I have only one goal in this trip to other worlds: to strive to become stronger.

I will definitely keep myself pure and not let other women touch me."

Now that the responsibilities he bore were growing heavier, Duan Fengyun no longer had any desire for play after crossing the Martial Dao Gate; he only wanted to quickly improve his strength.

Upon hearing Duan Fengyun's words, Yueya knew that Duan Fengyun must be under immense pressure himself; she wanted to help him share it, but she could not.

She could only comfort Duan Fengyun and provide him with spiritual support.

Neither of them felt sleepy that night, and the two chatted all night long.

Early the next morning, Duan Fengyun felt a series of sword hums coming from the Xuanyuan Sword.

The Xuanyuan Sword sensed that its master was about to arrive, so it emitted joyful sword hums.

Duan Fengyun turned his head to look at the Xuanyuan Sword, then looked at the just-asleep Yueya with a face full of reluctance.

Unable to bear letting Yueya see him after he left, Duan Fengyun quietly stood up, changed into his clothes, and came before the Xuanyuan Sword; Duan Fengyun picked up the Xuanyuan Sword and walked toward the courtyard.

And the moment after Duan Fengyun left, Yueya opened her eyes, tears constantly welling up and flowing out.

She had already woken up when the Xuanyuan Sword's humming began; she knew Duan Fengyun did not want to see her looking so heartbroken, so she chose to continue pretending to be asleep.

After Duan Fengyun took the Xuanyuan Sword to the courtyard and had just drawn the sword, Xiao Duantian walked out, rubbing his sleepy eyes.

This was the martial arts practice time that Xiao Duantian and Duan Fengyun had agreed upon, so no matter how sleepy he was, Xiao Duantian would still get up.

Xiao Duantian looked at the Xuanyuan Sword in Duan Fengyun's hand—this was his first time seeing the Xuanyuan Sword—and Xiao Duantian ran to Duan Fengyun and said:

"Daddy, this sword of yours looks so good.

Can you let me touch it?"

Duan Fengyun smiled, handed the Xuanyuan Sword to Xiao Duantian, and then said:

"Tian'er, before, Daddy only taught you some basic punches and kicks.

Daddy will teach you some powerful moves today, but you must never mention them to outsiders."

Seeing Duantian nod, Duan Fengyun began to demonstrate for Duantian.

"Tian'er, watch closely!"

"Frost Fist!"

"Cloud-Rowing Palm!"

"Wind God Leg!"

"Sword Eight!"

"Sword Twenty-Two!"

"Duanmai Sword Qi!"

Duan Fengyun taught all his assets to Xiao Duantian; of course, the Demonic Blade that made one become a demon and the War Sword Art he swore not to pass on were certainly not things he could give to Duantian.

After Duan Fengyun finished teaching, he tapped his finger lightly and used his Spirit Sense to transmit these Cultivation Methods into Duantian's mind.

"Tian'er, if there is anything you don't understand, just think about it in your mind and look at the answers Daddy left for you."

Duantian nodded sensibly and asked:

"Daddy, why are you suddenly teaching me so many things?"

Duan Fengyun looked at Duantian and decided to tell Duantian the truth.

"Tian'er, Daddy...!"

"Tian'er, your daddy is going to another place to do business and might be gone for a long time before returning.

That is why your daddy is teaching these to you, hoping you can be a real man and protect yourself and your mother well."

Before Duan Fengyun could finish speaking, Yueya, who had walked out from the side, spoke up directly.

After hearing Yueya's explanation, Duan Fengyun smiled slightly; it seemed Yueya still could not bear to let Xiao Duantian know the truth.

And at this moment, the Xuanyuan Sword in Xiao Duantian's hand went directly from Xiao Duantian's hand into Duan Fengyun's hand.

The voice of the Yellow Emperor also sounded simultaneously in Duan Fengyun's mind at this moment:

"Disciple, your master has come to pick you up.

I wonder how you have arranged things for Yueya and Xiao Duantian!"

Duan Fengyun communicated with the Yellow Emperor through his Spirit Sense:

"Master, let Yueya and Duantian stay in this world.

This world has Yueya's friends and relatives, and I believe she can be very happy in this world.

Master, you just need to take me to the Martial Dao Gate."

The Yellow Emperor laughed:

"Good, disciple, go outside the gate; I am afraid that disappearing suddenly here will scare your Tian'er."

Upon hearing the Yellow Emperor's words, Duan Fengyun looked at Yueya and Xiao Duantian with lingering attachment, and he said with great reluctance:

"Yueya, Tian'er, I am leaving.

Believe in me, I will be back very soon."

Thinking that Duan Fengyun was just going on a long trip, Duantian waved his hands and said:

"Daddy, come back early; I will wait for you at home to come back and teach me kung fu."

Yueya, meanwhile, looked at Duan Fengyun with red-rimmed eyes, her face filled with reluctance to part.

Duan Fengyun knew that he could not be soft-hearted at this moment, so he turned around, took the Xuanyuan Sword, and walked out the door.

Following a flash of golden light, both Duan Fengyun and the Xuanyuan Sword disappeared.

By the time Yueya rushed out the door, the place was already empty, and the look of disappointment on her face could not be hidden.

At this moment, Yin Zhong and Men Jianqiu, who had just arrived, saw Yueya's sorrowful face and knew that Duan Fengyun must have already left.

The two of them comforted Yueya incessantly and helped her back home.

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