Chapter 378 - 132: A Short Parting
"Hmm, me too."
"Even though after I leave this world, we probably won’t see each other again. But I’ll remember, I had a friend like you in this world."
"What are you talking about, Gu Qingyi! You’re leaving, not gone~ forever~"
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Three days later.
A black G-Wagon with a Su license plate slowly drove off the provincial road, turning onto a branch road.
The surroundings grew increasingly desolate, while a mountain in the distance loomed clearer and clearer.
Chen Yan held the steering wheel, carefully watching the road ahead, occasionally glancing left and right.
"What are you looking at?" Gu Qingyi asked, biting a spicy stick.
"Looking for a special product of the Three Eastern States, a wild giant golden tabby cat."
Chen Yan smirked, "I saw a short video news, many people spotted Northeast Tigers in the wild, so I thought maybe I’d encounter one this time. I’d love to see what petting a big cat feels like."
"Your accent is getting heavier." Gu Qingyi sighed.
"Caught it from you." Chen Yan shook his head.
"Oh, right. If you like Northeast Tigers, how about I catch one for you to take home before I leave?" Gu Qingyi’s eyes lit up.
"Please, no! Miss, that’s a protected animal! It’s illegal!" Chen Yan quickly waved his hand to refuse.
She wasn’t joking; she could actually do it!
No matter how mighty a giant golden tabby cat is, to a cultivator at the Celestial Human Realm, it’s no different than a regular orange tabby.
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As the mountain drew closer, Gu Qingyi became silent, sitting up straight and starting to guide Chen Yan along.
When the car reached a forest at the foot of the mountain, Chen Yan stopped the car as Gu Qingyi instructed.
"Is this the place?"
"Yup."
Chen Yan looked out the car window at the forest, "There’s no path in there."
"It’s blocked by an Illusion Technique Array to prevent ordinary people from straying in."
"If an ordinary person wanders in, would they accidentally end up in the Domain Realm?"
"What are you thinking?" Gu Qingyi shot Chen Yan a sideways glance, "To get to the Domain Realm, you have to break through the World Wall, there’s a powerful array, you need a special spell to break the Boundary Wall Array to pass through, and it consumes a lot of Primordial Qi."
Even if ordinary people stray into the forest, they’ll just turn around and walk out; there’s no way they can reach the Domain Realm."
Both got out of the car one after the other, Gu Qingyi stood beside the car, opened the trunk, lightly tapped the large box of stuff loaded in the car.
Then, as streaks of light flashed, she packed everything into a small Jade Gourd.
Turning around, Gu Qingyi stood adorably by the car, gazing at Chen Yan, after a moment of silence, she finally smiled: "Well, this is as far as I go."
"Hmm." Chen Yan’s mood felt a bit down and awkward.
"Well, after I leave, no one will spend your money like crazy, so next month’s Heavenly Dao settlement shouldn’t affect your health as much."
"Hmm."
"You should also be careful spending on Lu Sisi regularly, or Lu Sisi might fall ill next month."
"I’ll keep that in mind."
"And..."
"Alright." Chen Yan tried to smile, "I’m not a three-year-old kid; I’m actually one year older than you. I’ll take good care of myself."
Gu Qingyi silently nodded, yet slowly dug out something from her pocket.
A Mother’s Love Talisman!
"I’m about to pass through the Boundary Wall Array, which will cost me a lot of Primordial Qi, so I can only make one talisman for you, no more." Gu Qingyi earnestly said, "Use it as a life-saving tool, don’t use it carelessly! Hmm, in the future, try to avoid dangerous ventures.
The situation you mentioned in Japan was quite dangerous.
Although cultivators in your world are weak, there’s always potential for a genius or two.
Even if you don’t encounter cultivators from this world, if you face escape realm cultivators or spirit monsters from the Domain Realm, you might not be able to handle it.
You were lucky before.
The white fox from the Domain Realm you encountered was suppressed for many years, in a weakened state.
The old ghost in Port City, despite having a realm, lacked proper cultivation techniques and offensive methods due to being a ghost body.
You managed to win those encounters by chance.
As for the Japan incident, that was just pure luck.
When I’m not by your side, without my help, don’t be so reckless."
"Hmm, I understand, cautious self-preservation." Chen Yan seemed calm in his tone.
Gu Qingyi looked at Chen Yan, "Then, damn Chen Family’s boy, I’m leaving."
Chen Yan grinned, "Yes, go on, have a safe trip."
Gu Qingyi looked at Chen Yan, but didn’t move.
Chen Yan looked at Gu Qingyi, also not moving.
Finally, Gu Qingyi took a deep breath, then slowly walked to Chen Yan’s side and hugged him.
"Live well in the future, don’t be a hero in danger, run!"
Chen Yan felt Gu Qingyi’s embrace tighten and nodded, "Okay, I’ve got it."
"If you ever encounter troubles you can’t handle, or formidable enemies..."
Gu Qingyi released Chen Yan, pointing at the forest behind, "You come here! Find the most noticeable big tree at the forest entrance and hang a lantern on it!
The Boundary Wall Array has cultivators at the Immortal Platform guarding it, they frequently patrol near the forest.
I’ll instruct them, if they see a lantern, they’ll immediately inform me!
Then, I’ll know you’re in danger with a formidable enemy.
Across mountains and rivers, worlds apart, I’ll surely come to save you!"
"Uh... Miss, if I’m really facing a formidable foe, waiting for you to traverse worlds to save my life? I might be long gone by then!"
"That’s why I’m advising you to take care, even if you encounter enemies you can’t deal with, if you have to, act cowardly, wait for me to come and fight back!"
Gu Qingyi glared at Chen Yan, suddenly her tone carried a hint of evil qi: "If you’re ever harmed to death, I’ll surely seek revenge for you! Crush them to ashes!"
Having said that, Gu Qingyi exhaled, "Alright, I’m leaving."
"Before you go, can you fulfill a wish for me?" Chen Yan looked at Gu Qingyi.
Gu Qingyi glanced at Chen Yan, "Tell me."
"Uh... what’s your real name?"
"..." Gu Qingyi gave Chen Yan a glare, with a soft, clipped voice scolding gently: "Get lost!"
Having said that, she suddenly turned around and slipped into the forest.
Chen Yan felt a flash before his eyes, and Gu Qingyi disappeared from sight!
"...Alright, with emotions running high to this extent, still unwilling to reveal the name— just how embarrassing could it be."
Saying that, Chen Yan turned around, slowly got back into the car, and sat in the driver’s seat.
Hmm... it feels like I’ve forgotten something?
Yeah, it’s probably not anything important, but I still feel like I’ve forgotten something?
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Gu Qingyi stood in the forest not far away, simply watching as Chen Yan turned and got into the car, then the car slowly drove away.
With the array’s barrier, Chen Yan couldn’t see her, but she could see him.
After Chen Yan’s car departed, Gu Qingyi sighed gently, feeling somewhat lost.
Turning around, she slowly walked deeper into the forest, suddenly feeling a pang.
Hmm, feels like... I’ve forgotten something?
What was it?
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Back at home in the villa.
In the courtyard, at the center of the Spirit Gathering Array, a tiny water turtle crawled out, yawning widely.
"How many days has it been since the mistress and young master left, never coming back... and mistress said I’d follow her as her pet, and eventually she’d take me to the Domain Realm... Old Gui, one day I’ll have a chance to break through and become an Immortal in the Domain Realm, no, an Immortal Turtle!"
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[Young Lady Gu is temporarily offline, guess what... Oh! She’ll soon be back online~]
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