Chapter 281

Chapter 281: You, and Me

Xu Ming left the Guest Peak and headed to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers.

It wouldn’t be long before the Heavenly Profound Gate would relocate. Xu Ming wanted to see Qingwan; otherwise, it would be a long time before they met again.

Just as Xu Ming flew to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, Qin Qingwan happened to be leaving the valley.

Seeing Xu Ming flying in the air, Qingwan’s eyes sparkled, and she happily waved, “Over here~”

Xu Ming smiled and slowly descended.

“Are you heading out?” Xu Ming asked.

“Yes~ And are you here to see me?” Qingwan skipped in front of Xu Ming, her voice light and joyful.

“Yes.” Xu Ming nodded, “But there’s no rush. I’ll come back after you’ve finished your errands.”

“I’m not in a hurry either.” Qingwan smiled sweetly, “Because I came out just to find you~”

“. ” Watching the sweet girl in front of him, Xu Ming felt a stir in his heart, as if the softest part of him had been touched.

“What are you standing around for? Come inside.”

Qingwan took Xu Ming’s hand and walked into the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers.

The Spiritual Energy in the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers seemed much weaker compared to when Xu Ming last visited.

When Xu Ming was previously at the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, the Spiritual Energy was extremely abundant, making it an excellent blessed land, with a concentration equivalent to the forbidden lands used by top sects for their disciples’ cultivation.

Now, the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers was like an ordinary blessed land, and the Spiritual Energy continued to fade.

This could be seen from the plants within the valley.

These plants looked listless and dreary, lacking the luster they had when Xu Ming visited last time.

Inside the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, there was a large bag.

One by one, the spirit flowers and herbs uprooted themselves and entered this bag.

For those that couldn’t move, other spirit flowers and herbs pulled them up and carried them into the bag.

“What is this?” Xu Ming asked.

“Because the protective array of the Heavenly Profound Gate was destroyed, and the Dragon Vein was taken away by Mo Zhu’er, the Spiritual Energy of the entire Heavenly Profound Gate is continuously dissipating, eventually becoming no different from an ordinary place.

These spirit flowers and herbs require a lot of Spiritual Energy to sustain; otherwise, they will wither.

This bag is a treasure from my master, a semi-xiānpǐn Dharma Instrument, containing plenty of Spiritual Energy to nourish the spirit flowers and herbs, ensuring they won’t wither for at least a year.

So we’re putting these plants into the bag until we find a new place to plant them.”

Qingwan explained.

“Is that so.” Xu Ming nodded, “But finding a place like the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers should be quite difficult, right?”

“It indeed is quite hard.” Qingwan pouted, crouching down and gently stroking the spirit flowers on the ground, which were like her friends, “But there’s nothing we can do. If we really can’t find a place, we’ll send these things to the Jade Pool Sacred Land. After all, I can’t let them wither away.”

Xu Ming fell silent, but suddenly, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind: “What about the White洼Secret Realm?”

“What?” Qingwan blinked her eyes.

“I mean the White洼Secret Realm.” Xu Ming said, “I think it’s a good place. If there’s enough Spiritual Energy inside, perhaps we can plant these spirit flowers and herbs there, and I can establish a rule to protect their safety.”

Qingwan thought for a moment, “The Spiritual Energy in the White洼Secret Realm is indeed very strong, maybe it can work, but I need to ask my master first.”

“That’s only natural.” Xu Ming smiled, “But remember, the White洼Secret Realm belongs to both of us. If you want to use it, you can enter anytime without asking for my permission.”

“Hmm~” Qingwan didn’t refuse, just smiling sweetly.

“Oh, earlier I encountered some disciples from the Ten Thousand Sword Sect. They said you’re about to move? I heard Senior Wang Xuan say that there was still nearly a month left, right?” Xu Ming asked.

Qingwan shook her head, “My master said the sooner we leave, the better. The sect’s affairs have been mostly sorted out, and we should set off in ten days.”

“Is that so…” A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Ming’s eyes.

“Do you want me to go?” Qingwan asked Xu Ming.

Xu Ming looked up, confused, “What do you mean?”

“Just what it sounds like~” Qingwan’s eyes curved into a smile, “My master said I’ve learned enough, and there’s nothing more she can teach me. If I want to leave, I can return to Wudu or go elsewhere; it’s all the same.”

“And what about you?” Xu Ming asked, “Do you want to leave with your master?”

Qingwan lowered her head, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“I don’t know.” After a long pause, Qingwan lifted her head and shook it, “I don’t want to leave you, but I’m also worried about my master. Although at my current level, I can’t help her much, but there are some trivial matters in the sect that I can handle for her.”

“Then follow your heart.” Xu Ming extended his hand and gently stroked Qingwan’s long hair.

Qingwan bit her lips and lowered her head again.

Xu Ming knew that after this hesitation, the young girl would make a firm decision.

“Xu Ming!” Qingwan raised her head again, her small hands gripping the edge of Xu Ming’s clothes, “I still want to leave with my master.”

“Hmm.” Xu Ming nodded, “Whatever decision you make, I support you.”

“I… It’s not just because I can’t let go of my master, actually, there’s another more important reason.” Qingwan’s cheeks flushed red.

“What else?” Xu Ming smiled as he watched the nervous girl.

“When we were little, you always protected me. You fought for me many times in school, and during this Purple Mist Grand Ceremony, you were protecting me too.

Every time, I could only watch.

I don’t want to just watch anymore.

I want to train with my master.

I want to reach a day when I can stand beside you, protecting you from behind.”

The redder her cheeks became as she spoke, perhaps tomorrow morning, she’d realize how embarrassing today’s words would be.

“I am your Brother Xu, it’s only natural for me to protect you.” Xu Ming ruffled Qingwan’s little head.

“But there will be a day when you get tired, a day when you can’t handle everything…”

Qingwan pouted.

“I want that when the day comes where you can’t handle it all, when you look around in confusion, I can stand by your side.

I want to tell everyone,

You, and me.”