When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Chapter 128 Meeting Lai Xun

While Zhu Chongjiu was with Xiaorou and her child, he didn't notice the gazes of the little ones inside shifting from surprise to disdain, and then to anger.

Xiao Mu muttered sarcastically in a low voice, "Hmph! He's really forgotten his brothers now that he has a sister."

"Also, my sister is made of water, and water is the softest of all; when a great flood comes, most people can't withstand it."

Xiao Jin chimed in, "I think with this little devil around, we're not going to have any good days ahead of us!"

Just as Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu were taking turns complaining about Zhu Chongjiu and Xiao Rou, a clear voice rang out, "Brother Jiu, Brother Xiao Jin and Brother Xiao Mu are talking badly about us, hmph!"

Xiaorou, don't talk nonsense! Your brother Jin and brother Mu are doing just fine, you can't make false accusations against us!

Upon seeing Xiao Rou complaining, Zhu Chongjiu narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu who were trying to defend themselves. He asked Xiao Rou in a deep voice, "Xiao Rou, what bad things did you hear them say about us?"

"Ninth Brother will teach them a lesson for you. I think Xiao Jin's hair looks like it's missing a corner in the middle, otherwise it wouldn't look good. And Xiao Mu's forehead too!"

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu quickly bowed to Xiao Rou. "Little Rou, please don't hurt your two brothers! They will protect you in the future!"

Seeing Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu's attitude, Xiao Rou stretched out her little hand, scratched her head, and said in feigned doubt, "Oh? Then I must have misheard!"

Turning to Zhu Chongjiu, she said with a grin, "Ninth Brother, I must have been hallucinating because I wasn't used to life on land. I must have misheard!"

Upon hearing Xiao Rou's words, Zhu Chongjiu snorted and said, "This is the last time!"

Xiao Rou was lying on Zhu Chongjiu's back, her little head resting on his shoulder. She stuck out her tongue at Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu and made a face, which made Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu angry but dare not say anything, and could only sulk in silence.

With Senior Shuiying's heaven-defying strength, the water spirit she cultivated over two hundred years was no ordinary being.

Zhu Chongjiu was aware of all this and sensed Xiaorou's actions. At this moment, he could only sigh inwardly. This was another little devil. He couldn't be too indulgent, or he would have a lot to manage in the future!

However, every time I angered her, I would soften when I saw Xiao Rou's pitiful and adorable face. What's wrong with spoiling a girl?

After everyone composed themselves, Xiao Hei asked, "Ninth Brother, where are we going next?"

where to go?

I know that in these two hundred years, Little Gold, Little Earth, and Little Fire, you have separated a part of yourselves and put it back into the base of your respective continents, so that you can travel with me in the void of the universe in the future.

Next, let's go see some old friends. After that, I'll take you out of the sky to explore a new world!

"Are you ready?" Zhu Chongjiu asked loudly!

The five little ones standing there, along with Little Black and Big Bear, replied in unison: "Always ready."

Zhu Chongjiu looked sharply at everyone and asked again, "Even if our road ahead is arduous and our fate is uncertain?"

The little ones replied, "We will live and die with Ninth Brother!"

Alright, let's go.

After a serious discussion, the group flew off towards the edge of the snowfield amidst playful banter and laughter.

Lai Xun, who was processing memorials from various cities in the main hall, was suddenly moved and looked up to find Zhu Chongjiu standing in front of her, smiling at her.

Lai Xun quickly got up, walked around the desk, and strode to Zhu Chongjiu. She punched Zhu Chongjiu's chest heavily and said, "It's been more than two hundred years since we last parted. You haven't even sent a letter home. I have to investigate and guess everything. You're really something."

Upon hearing the word "home," Zhu Chongjiu's heart instantly filled with a bittersweet warmth. "The trouble I caused last time brought such a great disaster to the people of Ruixue. Originally, I wanted to take revenge and give the elders an explanation before coming to see you."

But upon closer reflection, the road ahead is fraught with difficulties, and it's uncertain whether I'll be able to return. I should still come to see them, catch up, and also visit my two deceased old friends.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, King Lai Xun, who had been smiling, turned somber. "You don't need to worry about that great calamity two hundred years ago. I learned about it later through Xiao Tian. If it weren't for you, allowing that Prince Zhu Rong to seize the source of the five elements, this world would have been completely destroyed. It was only a matter of time."

Even if he doesn't obtain all the five elements, the suffering will be far more than just trillions of people.

So you don't need to take it too seriously. In the end, the monarchs of our countries should thank you.

For those who died in the great calamity two hundred years ago, I built a monument for them. Like the Duke of the Kingdom, they left nothing but their names.

Are you in a hurry?

If you're not in a hurry, tell me about what you've been through all these years.

I'm really curious too!

"Even if it's urgent, a few more days won't make a difference. Let me tell you everything." After saying this, Zhu Chongjiu began to recount some of his experiences over the years. However, he had only briefly mentioned Xukong and Shuiying before, without going into details.

Zhu Chongjiu knew that it was better not to know some things and some people, and to let things develop naturally.

After saying all that, Zhu Chongjiu talked about the Peace Chamber of Commerce.

When I was driven to the brink of despair by Young Master Zhurong and his group, Xiao Tian sent me a telepathic message, telling me all about Young Master Zhurong's background.

I understood his thoughts, and although they weren't of much use to me when I was in dire straits, Xiao Tian's last words made me let him go.

He said that Xiao Hei was with him. Back then, Young Master Zhu Rong wanted to take Xiao Hei with him to ambush and kill him, but Xiao Tian risked his life to stop him.

Xiao Tian's excuse to Prince Zhurong was that he was afraid that if Xiao Hei saw his former master, he would rekindle their old feelings and waste the feelings that Prince Zhurong and Xiao Hei had cultivated over such a long time.

At the time, Xiao Tian knew that this excuse was somewhat untenable, but he still felt he had to do it once.

Unexpectedly, Young Master Zhurong only glanced at Xiao Tian before actually agreeing to his request.

It was this request that saved Xiao Tian's life.

This includes his later unconditional help in rebuilding the Ice and Snow Continent and providing you with massive amounts of resources to repair the border barrier with the Flaming Mountain Continent. All of this can be seen as his way of atoning for his sins!

Furthermore, during the more than two hundred years of my seclusion, Xiao Feng eventually succumbed to the erosion of time and passed away.

I also don't want to commit more bloodshed on this continent. For all reasons, I'll let Xiao Tian go and see how he behaves in the future.

As Zhu Chongjiu recounted his story, Lai Xun's surprised voice rang out, "Ah, you're saying that Prince Zhurong was born a celestial being?"

Be more mature. You're not that old. I'm not going to do it now. As the saying goes, a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. No, it's never too late.

Am I stupid? Sending someone to their death from a thousand miles away would make my small gift seem like a big gesture!

The current immortal lord isn't the real threat; what's truly frightening is that outside the Heavenly Barrier of the Forsaken Continent, there's a Heavenly King-level immortal lying in wait, investigating me.

Then tell me the truth: what level of combat strength do you currently possess?

I don't know. Since I emerged from seclusion, I haven't fought a single battle, let alone one against someone above the Heavenly Official level. However, judging from what that senior said, even if I'm no match for a Heavenly General level expert, I can still escape.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Lai Xun circled him a few times and asked in surprise, "Ninth Brother, how did you do that?"

Before Lai Xun could continue, Zhu Chongjiu interrupted her, saying, "Lai Xun, don't even think about it."

My cultivation method is completely different from what you know, so even if I wanted to teach you, you wouldn't be able to learn it.

Besides, I still have to experiment with the subsequent cultivation methods, like a headless fly.

Moreover, as far as I know, the reason why you cannot cultivate to the Saint level is not only due to the lack of cultivation techniques and your aptitude, but also because you are constrained by the incompleteness of this Heavenly Dao. This is a hard condition.

Unless you leave this world and go to the immortal realm outside, but then, due to your limited strength, you are not yet able to break through this celestial barrier, thus forming a closed loop.

Unless I, or a powerful expert, tear open the sky for you and forcibly take you away from here.

Speaking of which, I've also thought about this issue, but after careful consideration, I've concluded that this method is not advisable.

After all, once I go to the Immortal Realm, I'll still be a rootless weed, facing endless dangers. How could I possibly provide you with a place to stand?

Alright, alright, I know what you mean. Even if you ask me to go with you, I won't. What will happen to my people if I leave? I haven't found a suitable successor yet. Besides, as the saying goes, it's better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond.

Alright, I understand the general situation. Get ready, I'll take you to meet Wei Tianxing and the Duke of Wangguo. I know you have many connections, and you also need to catch up with some old friends, so I won't take up any more of your time. After saying this, King Lai Xun led Zhu Chongjiu out of the hall.

When Zhu Chongjiu saw Lai Xun's somewhat aged back, he smiled and shook his head before following in her footsteps, flying towards his old friend's resting place.