"With the Taoist Alliance summoning all Demon Exterminators this time, there must be something significant," Yan Zhengya said calmly.
"Is it very dangerous? Can’t you not go? Let’s find a quiet place and live in seclusion as a family, okay?" Yuanyuan said anxiously.
"Yeah, please don’t go, okay?" Bai Huan listened to Yan Zhengya’s tone, as if he was entrusting us with his final affairs, and felt uneasy. In recent days, he had felt very comfortable in the Daoist Temple; it was a feeling he had never experienced before.
"It’s not possible." Yan Zhengya smiled slightly and slowly said, "Since I was young, my master taught me that as Demon Exterminators, we uphold justice and punish evil to promote the good. We must protect the world and those we care about. I can’t tarnish the reputation of a Demon Exterminator."
Yuanyuan and Bai Huan fell silent.
Although Yan Zhengya usually gave off a casual vibe, he had his own principles and persistence.
"Yuanyuan, keep this Jade Pendant safe. If you encounter something you can’t resolve, try seeking out Wang Congshan. This kid used to be foolish, but after this incident, he should change. I think he won’t do poorly in the future. Remember, take good care of Hairy Pig for me. If something really happens to me, don’t tell it; just tell it that Dad has gone on a long journey and won’t be back for a while." Yan Zhengya instructed solemnly.
Yuanyuan and Bai Huan remained silent, neither reaching out to take the Jade Pendant from Yan Zhengya’s hand.
"I’m only assuming here; I feel like I’ve always had great luck in life, and I won’t be in danger." Yan Zhengya smiled and stuffed the Jade Pendant into Bai Huan’s hand. "Don’t put on such gloomy faces; don’t let Hairy Pig notice. I promise you both that I’ll go as far as I can without putting myself in danger, alright?"
With Yan Zhengya saying this, Yuanyuan and Bai Huan finally felt a bit relieved.
"You must come back safely," Yuanyuan’s eyes turned slightly red.
"You have to come back safely!" Bai Huan’s tone was much firmer.
"Alright, alright." Yan Zhengya nodded with a smile, "Yuanyuan, go make some food; I want braised pork and sweet and sour ribs."
"Alright, I’ll go make some food." Yuanyuan nodded.
Bai Huan, gripping the Jade Pendant, turned to look at Hairy Pig in the yard chasing chickens happily, and his gaze softened. This little silly pig, having someone think of it this way, is truly blessed.
Yan Zhengya set out the next day, and Hairy Pig tearfully bid farewell to Dad, initially reluctant to let go.
Bai Huan said a word that changed its mind.
"You’re too weak now; if you go, you’ll just be a burden to Dad and distract him. When you become strong in the future, we won’t stop you." Bai Huan’s words hit Hairy Pig’s soft spot.
So, even if Hairy Pig didn’t want to, it could only tearfully say goodbye to Yan Zhengya.
Yan Zhengya bought a horse and rushed to the place mentioned by the Taoist Alliance without stopping.
Along the way, he encountered many Demon Exterminators also heading to that place. Some of the Demon Exterminators he met knew each other or got along well, so they traveled together.
Yan Zhengya also traveled with two young Daoists. These two young Daoists had just turned sixteen and were twins, both with round faces and big eyes, and their smiles were very charming. Although they were young, their aptitude was excellent, and they had already become qualified Demon Exterminators.
The Taoist names of these two young Daoists were amusing; one was called "I Come" and the other "I Go."
When Yan Zhengya heard their Taoist names, he was stunned.
What kind of genius master gave them these Taoist names?