Tongtian’s two hundred years of guarding her Dao passed in the blink of an eye.
With her Quasi-Saint Dao Fruit stabilized, Yuan Heng opened her eyes only to see Tongtian sitting not far away, staring at her without blinking.
Seeing her awaken, Tongtian stood up and approached, his eyes sparkling with a trace of teasing. “Junior Sister, is your cultivation stable now?”
Yuan Heng smiled sheepishly. “It is stable. Thank you, Senior Brother, for guarding me~”
Her small face was full of gratitude and a hint of attentiveness. “Senior Brother Tongtian is truly the best senior brother one could ask for. It has been hard on you, Senior Brother.”
Tongtian sheathed the Qingping Sword, his handsome face filled with self-satisfaction. “It was nothing. Guarding my junior sister is only what I should do~”
“Hehehe~”
Yuan Heng stepped a few paces closer to Tongtian's side and bowed with cupped hands. “Then I will not stand on ceremony with you, Senior Brother. Thank you all for protecting me along the way.”
Tongtian waved it off entirely. “No need to be so polite, Junior Sister.”
Thinking of something, his eyes grew a bit more eager. “Junior Sister, would you like to come and play with me?”
Ah?
A conflicted expression crossed Yuan Heng's small face. “Did Senior Brother Taiqing and Senior Brother Yuanshi agree?”
Tongtian replied, though with more bluster than confidence, “Of course they did.”
Was this a joke? He was Shangqing Tongtian! Did he need his brothers' permission just to go out?
Was he a child who hadn't grown up?
Seeing the guilt Tongtian could not even begin to hide in his eyes, Yuan Heng could only helplessly pretend she had not noticed. She nodded slightly and extended a sincere invitation. “Senior Brother, would you like to visit my island as a guest?”
Tongtian nodded, his eyes bright with excitement. “Sure! Since my junior sister invites me, how could I possibly refuse?”
Thus, the two of them flew together toward the East Sea.
Before departing, Tongtian swept his gaze around the surroundings. The Qingping Sword slid slightly from its sheath, and a sharp, razor-like edge flashed in his eyes. “Fellow Daoists hiding in the dark, the Grand Purple Qi is no longer on Fellow Daoist Hongyun. And of course, it is not on my junior sister either.”
“If you still want it, feel free to come to Mount Kunlun to find me and my brothers.”
“And do not forget, my junior sister is our master's beloved disciple. I advise certain ambitious fellow Daoists to think twice before acting!”
Following Tongtian's gaze, Yuan Heng nodded along with a blank, silly expression while holding up her Grand Heaven-Measuring Ruler, standing ready to fight.
Exactly, exactly! Her master was the Dao Ancestor!
Leaving those words behind, Tongtian departed with Yuan Heng. The two traveled with frequent stops along the way. He often went to play the hero and administer justice, while Yuan Heng followed behind him to enjoy the spectacle.
Looking at Tongtian, who was practically a drawn sword in human form, Yuan Heng could not help but sigh with emotion. Senior Brother Tongtian had to be one of those high-energy people everyone talked about.
He is truly bursting with vitality...
After flying for over three years, they finally returned to Fangzhang Island.
Yuan Heng had Ling Nü and Susu bring up two fruit platters. Tongtian, making himself right at home, lay back on the rocking chair in front of Lingheng Palace. Resting one hand behind his head, he picked up a spiritual fruit from the platter with his other hand, taking a bite every now and then.
“So this is the kind of life Duobao and Little Yellow Dragon lived when they were here with you, Junior Sister.”
Yuan Heng casually released her spiritual treasures to run wild and play. A gentle smile touched her eyes. “It is just a very ordinary lifestyle.”
Tongtian: “...”
Eating natural treasures like casual snacks is considered ordinary?
Junior Sister, do not show off your wealth so seamlessly.
Yuan Heng brought out another rocking chair, placed it side-by-side with Tongtian's, and then lay down on it with great satisfaction.
She took out a pair of sunglasses and put them on. The sunlight fell across her face, bringing a sense of complete peace and serenity.
Seeing this, Tongtian followed her example and bathed in the sun as well.
Feeling the warm sun casting over his body, he could see the clouds drifting lazily across the sky and the endless sea of flowers stretching out before him without even raising his head.
It was simply too comfortable.
He let out a soft sigh of admiration. “This is what life is all about~”
Yuan Heng chuckled upon hearing this. “If you want, Senior Brother, I can give this chair to you. That way, you can enjoy yourself like this on Mount Kunlun too.”
Tongtian glanced at her through his sunglasses and agreed without a second thought, “Great, thank you, Junior Sister.”
“You said I was being too polite earlier, Senior Brother, but I see you are no different.”
Yuan Heng's tone was entirely casual. “We are already so familiar with each other, so let us not thank each other back and forth.”
Come to think of it, Senior Brother Tongtian had known her even earlier.
With a smile on his lips, a wave of warmth surged through Tongtian's heart. “Alright, I understand.”
Soon, the air fell into a deep silence. Tongtian turned his head to look at Yuan Heng, but could only faintly hear her light and shallow breathing.
She had fallen asleep.
At this sight, Tongtian could not help but curl his lips into a smile. After a short while, he withdrew his gaze. The rocking chair swayed gently, back and forth.
Occasionally, a gentle breeze swept through the sea of flowers, carrying waves of subtle fragrance—the vibrant, unique vitality of the island.
Enveloped in this deeply relaxing peace and serenity, Tongtian slowly closed his eyes as well.
To be honest, his junior sister's place was truly a haven for his peace of mind...
However, this peace was not to last forever. After spending about a thousand years on Fangzhang Island—occasionally teaching Yuan Heng arrays, discussing the Dao with her, taking walks, watering flowers, chatting, and sunbathing...
It was simply too wonderful~
Just as he felt he could never get enough of such a wonderful life, his eldest and second brothers began urging him to return.
His brothers told him not to disturb his junior sister's cultivation and comprehension of the Dao any further. They urged him to return to Kunlun quickly, enter secluded meditation to comprehend the Grand Purple Qi, and strive to achieve sainthood as early as possible.
Tongtian: “...”
Sigh.
Yuan Heng saw his face turn instantly bitter and could not help but burst into a soft laugh. “Are the two senior brothers urging you to go back?”
With a gloomy expression, Tongtian nodded. “Yes, Junior Sister. I must return to Kunlun.”
Yuan Heng nodded understandingly. “True. The path to sainthood is still waiting for you, Senior Brother.”
Tongtian let out an uncontrollable wail. “Sigh—Junior Sister, even after entering seclusion for so long, I still have no clue.”
“The path to sainthood is truly difficult to find.”
Yuan Heng casually poured Tongtian some more tea, saying gently, “You can also comfort Senior Brother Taiqing and Senior Brother Yuanshi when you return. Since the holy seats of you three brothers are already destined, there is no need to be too anxious.”
“After all, it is just a matter of time.”
“Right, right! I think so too. Eldest Brother and Second Brother are just too impatient.”
Tongtian spoke with complete ease. He looked at the bright-eyed, fair-skinned Yuan Heng, and the more he looked, the more he felt his junior sister was wonderful.
Sigh... Master truly had great taste in taking her as his disciple.
Yuan Heng set down her teacup. “If you are free next time, you can always visit again. I will certainly welcome you... but for now, you should hurry back.”
“If Senior Brother Yuanshi has to come and fetch you personally...”
Hahaha... Then she would surely laugh relentlessly at the sight of Senior Brother Tongtian's black-and-blue face.
Upon hearing this, Tongtian did not dawdle any longer. He nodded to her slightly, stood up, and stretched. “Yes, Junior Sister. Then I shall take my leave first.”
“Be sure to visit Kunlun another day, and I will definitely host you well~”
Yuan Heng nodded. “Alright... I have noted it down.”
She raised her hand and waved to him. “Bye-bye, Senior Brother Tongtian~”
Tongtian gave a bright smile and nodded to her before transforming into a streak of light and vanishing.
Yuan Heng: “...”
Senior Brother Tongtian claims he is not in a hurry, yet his body is quite honest.
He left so incredibly fast.
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