Xiao Zhan saw Ye Qiu’s face, more serious than ever before, and said, “What’s the matter? Brother-in-law, tell me.”
Ye Qiu said, “You are the person I trust most. After I leave, I want you to protect my family and friends.”
Xiao Zhan replied, “Brother-in-law, don’t use the word ‘please’. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
“Rest assured, as long as I’m alive, I won’t let Auntie or Sister-in-law suffer even the slightest harm.”
“Brother-in-law, go to the cultivation world with peace of mind. Don’t worry about the mortal world.”
Ye Qiu nodded, “Alright, I trust you to handle things. Take me back!”
Over the next period, Ye Qiu stayed at home every day. His confidantes took turns accompanying him, sometimes even… together!
In short, life was very comfortable.
He also dual-cultivated with Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shannan Ge, or perhaps, triple-cultivated? Something felt off.
In any case, he helped Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shannan Ge successfully step into the path of immortality, both becoming powerhouses at the Foundation Establishment realm.
Time slipped by quietly.
Three days before departure.
Ye Qiu visited Deputy Mayor Huang, Director Li, Elder Wang, and others, then went to the Vatican to bid farewell to the Prophet.
It had been a long time.
The Prophet had become even more captivating, now leading the Vatican with an added air of queenly authority.
What was maddening was her newfound dominance.
Ye Qiu was very passive.
Do you know what passive means? It’s when the quilt moves, but you don’t. You don’t move, she does!
The two inevitably shared an intimate moment. As Ye Qiu left, the Prophet said, “I’ve exchanged state letters with Elder Tang. From now on, the Vatican and your country will be close allies.”
“Go to the cultivation world with peace of mind. If anything happens to your family, I won’t stand by idly.”
“I’m also planning to visit your family sometime.”
Ye Qiu said, “Take care of yourself too.”
“I will,” the Prophet said with a radiant smile, “Last night, over a dozen times. This time, I should be pregnant, right?”
Ye Qiu was speechless. Thinking of last night made him frustrated. The Prophet was like a little motor, tireless, proving the saying that when a woman gets fierce, men have no say.
Ye Qiu said, “If you’re really pregnant, our child will be called…”
The Prophet interrupted, “Boy or girl, the child takes my surname.”
This infuriating woman! He wanted to punish her with a whip, but time was short.
“Our child will inherit the Vatican, so don’t worry about it.”
The Prophet smiled brightly, “Husband, remember to miss me.”
“I’m leaving,” Ye Qiu waved, boarding the plane.
The Prophet watched the plane soar into the clouds, touching her abdomen and whispering, “This time, you better succeed!”
After leaving the Vatican, Ye Qiu visited Korea.
Xu Changjin had been messaging Ye Qiu, expressing her longing. He needed to say goodbye to her too.
Ye Qiu stayed in Korea for half a day, gifting Xu Changjin a jade pendant and a beauty-preserving pill, then returned to Jiangzhou.
On the last day, he stayed home with Lin Jingzhi and others.
…
The next day.
Early in the morning, the sky was grey and gloomy, adding a touch of sorrow to the farewell.
At nine in the morning.
Jiangzhou Airport.
Qian Jinglan, Lin Jingzhi, Bai Bing, Qian Shanxue, Qiu Shannan Ge, Qin Wan, Su Luoying, Su Xiaoxiao, Xiao Yiren, Xiao Zhan, Dragon King, Zhao Yun…
A crowd gathered to see Ye Qiu off.
Holding little Ruyi in his arms, Ye Qiu felt deep reluctance. He didn’t know when he’d return from the cultivation world.
Suddenly, many armed soldiers surged into the airport.
“What’s happening?”
Passengers were alarmed, thinking dangerous criminals were hiding in the airport.
Soon, a stern voice came over the broadcast.
“Emergency notice: Jiangzhou Airport is now under lockdown!”
“For the next two hours, all flights except special ones are grounded.”
“Violators will be charged with treason!”
Passengers were stunned.
“Why the lockdown for no reason?”
“Are there really extremists in the airport?”
“Didn’t I read news about a foreign airport bombed recently, killing many people?”
“Don’t worry, our country is the safest in the world. That won’t happen here. It’s probably some big shot coming to Jiangzhou.”
“Even for a big shot, why the lockdown?”
Before the passenger finished, a group emerged from the airport’s special passage.
“Is that Elder Ye coming to Jiangzhou?”
“The one behind Elder Ye, isn’t that the God of War?”
“The old man with the God of War, isn’t that General Bai, the last surviving founding hero?”
“My goodness, Elder Tang is here too!”
“If I’m not mistaken, those two behind Elder Tang are the Northern War God Ye Wudi and the richest man Ye Wuwei!”
“Wait, that little girl looks familiar, like the superstar Tangtang?”
“So many big shots in Jiangzhou, what’s going on?”
“These are people you only see on the news. Seeing them in person, I could die without regrets.”
“Quick, take a photo—”
As a passenger pulled out their phone, soldiers sternly stopped them.
How could anyone photograph a head of state?
Ye Qiu, dressed in a white robe, looked ethereal, like an immortal.
Holding little Ruyi, he was bidding farewell when he noticed the commotion. Turning, he saw Elder Tang and his group.
“Ye Qiu, I’m not late, am I?” Elder Tang said loudly.
Ye Qiu smiled, “I’m just going on a trip, why did you all come?”
“I told you last time, I’d see you off when you left for the cultivation world,” Elder Tang said, “Everyone’s here to send you off.”
Ye Qiu chatted with the group, exchanging words of care.
Master Longbrow, in a cyan Taoist robe, looked like an otherworldly immortal.
Standing nearby, he saw so many people bidding Ye Qiu farewell and felt a bit forlorn.
“As the head of a sect, why is no one here to see me off?”
Master Longbrow felt a pang of envy. Just then, a voice called, “Uncle-Master, I’m here…”
It was Shuisheng’s voice!
Finally, someone came to see him off. Master Longbrow was nearly moved to tears. Looking up, he saw Shuisheng in tattered clothes, covered in dirt, barefoot, like a little beggar.
Others heard Shuisheng’s voice and looked over.
Instantly, Master Longbrow’s joy vanished, replaced by a desire to crawl into a hole.
So embarrassing!
Master Longbrow cursed, “Where did this beggar come from? Get lost!”
