Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts-Chapter 425 - I Will Go to the Wu Kingdom to Find You.

Ao Yin’er blinked her eyes as she looked at Xu Ming.

This was the first time she had ever heard that she possessed a Sacred Sea Spirit Physique.

Her brother and father had never mentioned it to her before.

If it had been anyone else saying this, Ao Yin’er would have dismissed it as complete nonsense.

But the one telling her this was Xu Ming.

If not for him, forget about her brother—even she would have perished in the North Sea.

Moreover, there was no reason for Xu Ming to lie to her. What would he gain from deceiving her?

At that moment, Ao Yin’er finally understood why she had never been allowed to set foot on land.

So, this was the reason.

“Did my brother tell you about this?” she asked once more.

Xu Ming nodded. “Yes, your brother told me. Originally, your father and brother wanted you to focus on cultivating properly. After obtaining the Dragon King’s Soar, you would have been able to reach the Ascension Realm, and at that point, you could stand on equal footing with the North Sea Dragon Empress.

But now, that is no longer necessary.

Your brother told me that it might be best to break your Sacred Sea Spirit Physique.

Otherwise, you will inevitably attract unwanted attention. The Eastern Sea is in chaos, and without its protection, many might take desperate measures against you.”

Ao Yin’er lowered her head, falling into silence.

“Of course,” Xu Ming added, “whether you want to keep your Sacred Sea Spirit Physique or not is entirely up to you.”

Having said that, he stopped talking, patiently waiting for her decision.

Xu Ming had no intention of forcibly taking Ao Yin’er to land or breaking her Sacred Sea Spirit Physique against her will.

This was a matter that concerned her own path. It was a choice that only she could make.

Not even her father or brother had the right to decide for her.

After thinking for a long time, Ao Yin’er finally lifted her head and looked at Xu Ming, a bit nervously.

“Xu Ming, what do you think? Should I keep my Sacred Sea Spirit Physique?”

Xu Ming shook his head.

“I don’t have an opinion on this, nor can I make the decision for you.

But I can give you some advice.

If you wish for a peaceful life and have no ambitions for the Dao, then I suggest coming with me to the mainland.

Once your Sacred Sea Spirit Physique is broken, no one will target you anymore.

If you follow me to Wu Kingdom, you should be safe.

Although our strength is slightly weaker compared to the North Sea, ensuring your safety will not be a problem.

However, if you have a use for your Sacred Sea Spirit Physique and aspire to ascend to greater heights on the Dao, then you should stay in the North Sea.

It’s entirely your decision.

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And once you leave the North Sea, you will be on your own.

No one will be able to help you then.”

“I understand.”

Ao Yin’er nodded, her gaze now filled with newfound determination.

“Xu Ming, I’ve decided to stay here.

I want to cultivate properly.

I want to avenge my father and help my brother.

I’ve always been protected by others, always hiding in the background whenever trouble arose.

I don’t want to be like that anymore.

And besides... I owe you a great debt.

You saved both my brother’s and my life.

With my current strength, I have no way of repaying you, and I don’t want to live like that forever.”

Xu Ming nodded.

“Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t say anything more.”

He stepped forward and handed Ao Yin’er a jade token, a symbol of his identity.

“If you ever wish to visit the mainland, you are always welcome in Wu Kingdom.”

Ao Yin’er reached out her delicate, pale hand and took the token.

“Xu Ming, are you leaving?”

“Yes.

I was sent here as an envoy, and now that the Four Seas Grand Ceremony is over, I should have returned to Wu Kingdom long ago.

I’ve already stayed longer than I should have.

It’s time for me to go.”

Ao Yin’er: “...”

“Miss Ao, take good care of yourself in the North Sea. If you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, you can consult the Dragon Empress. To be honest, I feel that Her Majesty quite likes you. Even if I hadn’t pleaded on your behalf, she probably wouldn’t have killed you in the end.”

Ao Yin’er looked at the man in front of her and nodded. “You too. Take care and be careful on your journey.”

“Thank you for your concern.” Xu Ming cupped his hands in a salute. “Farewell.”

Xu Ming walked out of the courtyard, while Ao Yin’er stood there watching his figure gradually fade into the distance.

Once Xu Ming left, there would truly be no one she knew in the North Sea anymore.

“Xu Ming.”

Just as Xu Ming was about to disappear from her sight, Ao Yin’er called out to him.

Xu Ming turned around and saw the young girl standing gracefully in the courtyard.

She bit her lip lightly and said, “Xu Ming, I will definitely come to Wu Kingdom to find you one day.”

Xu Ming smiled and nodded. “If you do, I will be sure to welcome you properly.”

As Xu Ming walked further away, Ao Yin’er stepped forward slightly, as if wanting to follow, but in the end, she stopped.

In her hand, she clutched the jade token that still carried the warmth of his touch.

After leaving Ao Yin’er’s courtyard, Xu Ming headed straight out of the imperial capital.

He had not informed the Dragon Empress of his departure.

He planned to leave directly—without a formal farewell.

Though, in truth, it wasn’t really a silent departure.

Xu Ming was certain that every move he made was under the Dragon Empress’s watchful eye.

If she truly didn’t want him to leave, she would never allow him to step out of the imperial capital.

In fact, even his conversation with Ao Yin’er had likely been heard by the Dragon Empress in its entirety.

Sure enough, Xu Ming left the capital without encountering any obstacles along the way.

This was proof that the Dragon Empress had tacitly allowed him to go.

However, at the city gates, a woman dressed in palace robes stood with her hands gently folded in front of her, smiling at him.

“Greetings, Miss Xia Zhu.” Xu Ming saluted her.

He recognized this woman—she was one of the Dragon Empress’s personal attendants, and her cultivation level was even higher than Xiao Lan’s.

For a woman at the Immortal Realm to willingly serve as the Dragon Empress’s personal maid, it was a testament to just how formidable the Dragon Empress truly was.

“You are too polite, sir.”

Xia Zhu returned the greeting with a graceful bow, then retrieved a jug of wine and a cup from her storage pouch.

“Since you are leaving, Her Majesty has sent me to see you off and to deliver a message on her behalf.”