Yuan Heng tried to decline several times, but Hongyun dragged her to the card table anyway.
Soon, two delicate-looking boys arrived, carrying six fruits shaped like infants, which gleamed like pure jade.
Zhenyuanzi distributed three of them to Yuan Heng's group, then shot an exasperated look at Hongyun before offering Yuan Heng an apologetic smile.
“Please do not take offense, Fellow Daoist, for our poor hospitality. Over the past few thousands of years, Fellow Daoist Hongyun has practically eaten all the fruits from the tree in my backyard...”
Yuan Heng smiled and gestured to Duobao and Huanglong, who were watching her, to go ahead and eat. She then turned back to Zhenyuanzi. “You are far too polite, Fellow Daoist. We are already extremely fortunate to be able to taste even a bit of it. How could we complain?”
She glanced over at Hongyun, who was devouring a fruit in two quick bites. Her mouth twitched. Second Senior Brother, I feel as if I am seeing your familiar face once more...
Hongyun devoured two fruits in quick succession, casually dusted off his hands, and picked up the cards to shuffle them.
“Don't be so stingy, Zhenyuanzi... Alright, alright, let's play cards.”
The battle was about to begin.
One hundred years later... three small faces covered in paper slips appeared at the gates of Wuzhuang Temple.
Duobao and Huanglong had truly suffered. Yuan Heng had lost so many times that there was no more room on her face, so Hongyun had suggested pasting the paper slips onto the faces of Duobao and Huanglong, who had accompanied her.
An entire hundred years!!!
Even though they had unlocked several new poker games, won't these two ever get tired of playing non-stop?!
Ahhhhh... She was going to shut her heart to love forever.
Yuan Heng peeled off the paper slips from her face one by one. Soon, they dispersed into spiritual energy. With a pitiful expression, she said, “Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, we have imposed upon you for far too long. It is time for us to bid you farewell.”
Hongyun made a move to ask them to stay, but Yuan Heng quickly waved her hands. “There is no need to persuade me further, Fellow Daoist.”
She glanced at Duobao and Huanglong; the two little ones' faces were clean once more.
Yuan Heng looked back at Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun, her eyes full of sincerity. “I have brought them out for long enough. It is time to send them back to Mount Kunlun.”
“We shall discuss the Dao again another day, haha.”
Save me... She felt like throwing up just looking at a card right now. Just let her leave!
Duobao and Huanglong also nodded rapidly. Yes, yes... what Junior Aunt said was absolutely right.
Staying in Wuzhuang Temple forever was too boring. They needed to change locations immediately. If they didn't leave now, their little junior aunt was going to fall apart completely.
Seeing this, Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun stopped trying to make her stay. Hongyun shrugged. “Well, since Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng insists, Zhenyuanzi and I won't hold you back.”
“Yes.”
Yuan Heng nodded. Her eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Hongyun, her gaze filled with warning and advice.
“Fellow Daoist Hongyun, please remember to minimize your travels before you fully comprehend the Grand Purple Qi. Even if you do go out, you must do so together with Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi.”
“The Primordial World is a dangerous place. You must be careful, Fellow Daoist.”
Seeing the earnestness in her eyes, Hongyun felt a warm sensation in his heart and nodded. “Alright. Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng. I will... do my best.”
Yuan Heng & Zhenyuanzi: “...”
What do you mean, "do my best"? You have to make sure you do it!
Yuan Heng pinched the bridge of her nose in exasperation. Sigh... Oh well, I have said all I can say.
She raised her hand and lightly brushed her fingers over the floral imprint on Hongyun's wrist. “Remember, Fellow Daoist, do not take it off.”
There was absolute gravity in Yuan Heng's expression. Seeing this, Hongyun's expression softened. His eyelashes fluttered slightly, and then he nodded.
“Yes... I will keep your words in mind, Fellow Daoist.”
“That is good.”
Yuan Heng let out a sigh of relief. She cupped her hands toward Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun. “Then, both Fellow Daoists, we shall take our leave. Farewell...”
She left in a flash with the two little ones.
Ugh... She swore she was never playing cards with them again. It was too painful.
The two stood at the gates of Wuzhuang Temple, watching Yuan Heng and the two little ones walk away. After a while, Zhenyuanzi looked at the silent Hongyun beside him.
With a teasing look in his eyes, he remarked, “Well, I suppose Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng will probably never sit at a card table with us again.”
“Are you satisfied now?”
Hongyun rolled his eyes at him casually. “Zhenyuanzi, what are you talking about? I just found Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng's reactions so amusing that I simply couldn't help myself...”
Didn't anyone understand? Every time Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng lost a hand, her long, gloomy face was just so hilarious to watch~
Hmm... Next time, Zhenyuanzi and he should let her win a bit. He didn't want to lose such a wonderful card partner.
After joking around, Zhenyuanzi straightened his expression, his eyes turning extremely solemn. “Hongyun, you must remember Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng's warning. Do not go out alone under any circumstances.”
Hongyun nodded with a carefree face. “I know, I know. It's not nearly as bad as you and Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng think...”
Though he spoke lightheartedly, his heart was filled with bitterness... For some things, how could he possibly avoid them just because he wanted to?
He lowered his gaze, his eyes falling upon the mark on his wrist, hiding his thoughts from view.
He was only going to disappoint Zhenyuanzi and Fellow Daoist Yuan Heng's good intentions...
“Let's go, Zhenyuanzi! Bring me a few more Ginseng Fruits once we're inside. I know you definitely have some stashed away...”
Zhenyuanzi: “...”
Sigh.
...
Without stopping once, Yuan Heng sped along like a bolt of lightning, taking the two little ones away from that place of utter heartbreak.
Duobao looked up at her, a hint of confusion and hope in his eyes. “Little Junior Aunt, are we going back to Mount Kunlun now?”
He hadn't had enough fun with his little junior aunt yet...
Flying beside her, the Little Yellow Dragon also looked at her sideways; he also wanted to spend more time with his little junior aunt.
Over the past few centuries, this dragon had truly enjoyed his travels, so much so that he was reluctant to return home~
Yuan Heng looked at the two little ones, whose eyes were full of expectation and who clearly hadn't had their fill of fun. She stroked her chin. “Hmm...”
“Of course not~ Your little junior aunt is going to take you to my home to play!”
How could they not go wild for a bit? They had only been out for a few hundred years. Why return to Mount Kunlun when they could go to Fangzhang Island instead?
Hearing this, Duobao's eyes lit up as he nodded his head like a chicken pecking at grain. “Yes, yes!”
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The Little Yellow Dragon had never been to Fangzhang Island and couldn't help but feel curious. His little junior aunt's abode? It must be very beautiful.
The three of them drifted lazily toward the east. Since there was no movement when they passed Mount Kunlun, Yuan Heng knew that her three senior brothers had definitely not emerged from their secluded cultivation yet.
Gleefully, she continued flying with the two little ones. After another half a year or so, they arrived at Mount Buzhou.
To be honest, even though she had been here before, seeing it again still left her deeply awestruck. The spine of the Great God Pangu...
The two people and one dragon descended from the clouds, and Yuan Heng solemnly bowed three times toward the mountain.
Seeing this, Duobao and Huanglong followed suit with proper decorum.
After completing the ritual, Yuan Heng turned back to look at them, a smile gracing her lips. “Let's go. We will continue our journey. We should arrive at Fangzhang Island after another two or three months of flying.”
“Alright, Little Junior Aunt~”
Yuan Heng led the two little ones as they continued to ride the clouds. But just as they rose into the air, a gentle yet resonant female voice sounded in her ear, filled with pleasant surprise. “Junior Sister Yuan Heng! What a coincidence. Are you here to look for me?”
Yuan Heng: “...”
There sure were a lot of acquaintances on this journey.
“Senior Sister Nuwa, long time no see~”
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