As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1681 - 440: What Would Xi Xi Do If She Were Father, the Temple God Reincarnation of Yun E and Zhou Peng [Monthly Ticket Request]
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Zhou Chiguo cast a look at Yun E and her two companions: "What do you say, will my little junior sister... return?"
"Kids, once they step into the outside world, they must face some harsh realities..."
"So innocent and idealistic, not fitting for this harsh realm. All that idealism will just bring her trouble."
Yun E tried to struggle, yet she couldn't escape in the slightest.
Their cultivation levels remained below that of a peak Great Grandmaster.
Let alone matching Zhou Chiguo's power at the Martial Saint realm.
"Father King aims to break through to the Divine Tribulation Realm, gearing up for the massive chance in Qi Tian City. That's why the Blood Soul from this place is essential—it's like a vital artery for Father King!"
Zhou Chiguo grinned: "If my exceptionally gifted little junior sister comes along... Father King would be thrilled, and he'd grant me even more Bloodline Power as a reward!"
Zhou Chiguo burst into loud laughter.
"Drag them off, string them up on the city walls, so my little junior sister can spot them..."
"She'll return."
"After all, youngsters often cling to that childish loyalty and devotion, much like..."
"I once did."
...
...
The night hung dark, amid gusts of wind and rain laced with freezing snow particles.
Xi Xi breathed hard, her Qi and Blood surging wildly, while under her feet, the Prison Lotus Wind Fire Golden Light Wheel rattled with sparks, propelling her form rapidly across the terrain.
Her speed pushed to the limit!
Wind and rain whipped past on either side, the icy sleet slamming into her face and bursting apart, stinging her skin sharply.
But Xi Xi paid it no mind whatsoever.
Suddenly.
Xi Xi's body, which had been leaning forward, abruptly straightened up, the Prison Lotus Wind Fire Golden Light Wheel whirring with a clang.
Her eyes narrowed as she gazed at Luoyun City, now shrouded in a crimson glow, and right away, she spotted three tiny silhouettes dangling from the city walls.
It was Yun E, Zhou Peng, and Jin Taixui, their limbs tied tight, suspended head-down from the battlements.
They weren't facing immediate death, but strung up like that, they resembled bait on a hook, luring in their prey.
And the prey in question was clearly Xi Xi.
From a distance, Xi Xi stood atop the Golden Light Wheel, her fists balled hard, teeth grinding, her twin ponytails practically bristling like ignited fuses.
Still, a wave of powerlessness washed over Xi Xi despite everything.
She could plainly see her friends dangling there, but Xi Xi had no means to pull them free.
Forget Zhou Chiguo himself—even Ji Moli's Black Armor Guards included two Martial Saints at the First Level, plus there were experts at the Divine Embryo and Divine Corpse stages from the Corpse God Cult.
Xi Xi extended her five fingers, and the Purple Flame Serpentine Spear dropped into her grasp.
She clutched this divine weapon, the spear shaft quivering faintly.
But...
A feeling of helplessness gripped Xi Xi.
Could she actually rescue Ms. Yun E and the others?
Right then, Xi Xi's craving for strength hit its highest point, her longing and drive to grow powerful reaching the fiercest intensity she'd ever known in life!
"Big Sister... save me."
Xi Xi clenched her jaw, whispering the plea deep in her mind.
This could well be the sole source of power Xi Xi could summon, the force that would help her rise to true strength.
The plea vanished like a pebble dropped into the ocean.
Xi Xi's complexion grew a shade paler.
She'd hoped to draw on some strength, but... nothing came to her aid!
Yet, just as confusion and self-blame for her weakness started to cloud Xi Xi's thoughts.
Up on the city wall.
The tied-up Yun E let out a quiet sigh.
Then, while dangling inverted, she suddenly snapped her eyes open, her irises swirling with what looked like endless moonlight.
"Xi Xi, Ms. Yun E senses you're nearby!"
"You're such a loyal sister, with a gentle heart—you won't abandon us without a fight..."
Atop the city tower.
The two First Level Martial Saints among the Black Armor Guards furrowed their brows, ready to silence Yun E.
But Zhou Chiguo lifted a hand to halt them: "Let her speak."
A subtle smirk played on Zhou Chiguo's features.
He peered out toward the city's edge, into the inky blackness of the wilds.
Still hanging upside down, Zhou Peng's eyes flickered with emotion as he twisted his head, staring in astonishment at Yun E.
Big tears kept rolling down Yun E's lovely face, trailing off her inverted form.
Yun E recalled countless memories, like that first encounter with Xi Xi in Golden Light Prefecture—back then, the young girl was merely three...
Tender and fragile, utterly endearing.
A bond of closeness and trust, as if from a past existence, etched straight into the spirit.
Maybe she and Xi Xi had crossed paths in some prior life.
That's why she'd stayed by Xi Xi's side, seeking the root of that soul-deep familiarity, always supporting Xi Xi through her development.
But now.
The young girl needed to mature into someone independent.
"Xi Xi! Facing loss is a key step in growing up."
"Perhaps tonight, you'll have to confront that loss head-on."
"Flee now, don't approach, no need to try saving us! Keep living strong, push to grow powerful—only true strength can lessen those inevitable heartaches in life..."
"Sister understands your dream to be a hero, but perhaps I won't live to witness you rise as Emperor Xi Xi..."
"The hero you aspire to be today, sister will make it happen for you."
"Xi Xi, keep going—survive!"
Her voice rang out across the barren lands.
No reply came back, but Yun E was certain Xi Xi was hearing every word.
In the thick woods.
Xi Xi's frame shook without control: "Sister Yun E!"
Xi Xi refused to accept defeat!
With gritted teeth, Xi Xi called forth the Guanyin Lotus Main Battle Tank!
But...
The instant she brought out the Guanyin Lotus Main Battle Tank.
Overhead, the heavy dark clouds parted all at once, letting chilly moonlight pour down across the ground, silent and unbidden.