The farewell five days later came soon.
When Zhao Shuning was about to leave, everyone seemed rather nonchalant.
They thought that only in this way could Zhao Shuning not feel the pain and reluctance of parting.
However, Zhao Shuning was no longer a five - year - old child. She had lived for many, many years, and she could see through the act that the clan members were putting on at a glance.
Zhao Huai, as usual, dressed in a moon - white robe, stood beside Zhao Shuning, exhorting her about the matters to pay attention to. Zhao Shuning listened quietly without interrupting him because she could see that Zhao Huai's eyes were slightly red. Obviously, he was also trying hard to hold back his emotions.
"Anyway, Xiaoning'er, this time when you go to the Misty Rain Tower, don't be reckless. If you can't hold on, come back immediately."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
At this moment, Zhao Xiangxiang, who had been injured by her half a month ago, walked over reluctantly.
"Um—"
"What?"
"Sorry." As soon as Zhao Xiangxiang said this, her face immediately turned red. In all her life, she had never said sorry to anyone. It was the first time she had said such words to Zhao Shuning, who was five or six years younger than her.
"Why are you saying sorry?" Zhao Shuning was puzzled.
"Because I injured your brother a few days ago."
"But I also injured you."
"But I heard from my father that you showed mercy at that time. Otherwise, I would have been in a really bad situation."
Zhao Shuning smiled slightly and said nothing.
Although Zhao Xiangxiang was a bit hot - tempered, she was genuine and had no bad intentions. Her good habit of admitting mistakes when she knew she was wrong and correcting them was much better than the so - called leaders of the four so - called noble families.
"Here, this is for you."
As Zhao Xiangxiang said, she handed over the whip in her hand.
"Why are you giving this to me? Isn't this your weapon?"
"Just take it anyway."
These days, Zhao Xiangxiang had thought for a long time about what farewell gift to give to Zhao Shuning. Since everyone else had prepared something, she couldn't be left out. But after all this time, she couldn't come up with anything decent. So, she decided to give her most cherished whip to Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning took the whip blankly. Before she could even react, Zhao Xiangxiang walked away blushing.
"Hey, Zhao Xiangxiang."
"What?"
"When I come back, I'll bring you a more convenient weapon."
Zhao Xiangxiang was in a daze for a moment before she nodded and replied, "Okay."
Lin Min'er had been hugging Zhao Shuning, carefully tidying her hair and clothes. The things she nagged about had been repeated many times, but Zhao Shuning only felt warm and had no trace of impatience.
After a while, Old Zhao also came over. He handed a box to Zhao Shuning and told her to change into it in the carriage.
"It's just an ordinary piece of clothing your mother made. Put it on."
At that moment, Zhao Shuning also noticed the surprise on Lin Min'er's face.
But immediately, Lin Min'er reacted and quickly said, "Yes, yes, Shuning. When you get to the Misty Rain Tower, don't take off the clothes your mother made for you."
Knowing the truth, Zhao Shuning just nodded without exposing it.
She obediently got into the carriage and put on the armor inside.
The armor was so light, but it contained the great affection of the family.
It was really great. In this life, she hadn't lived in vain. She had the family affection that she had never had in her previous life.
These people were not very powerful, and their spiritual power was pitifully weak. But they had put all their hearts into loving her and carefully hid this love, for fear that she would feel burdened.
With the armor on, Zhao Shuning only felt an unusual warmth in her heart. This armor was especially "heavy".
When it was time to leave, Zhao Shuning called Zhao Xue aside.
After getting along for so many days, Zhao Xue was quite reluctant to part with this little smart girl. Although before, he had been severely punished by this little girl because of his elder brother, it didn't stop him from getting closer to her later.
"Uncle, I'm leaving."
"Okay, have a smooth journey and take care of yourself."
"Uncle, don't you have anything else to say to me?"
"Anything else? What? No."
Zhao Xue remembered Old Zhao's instruction well. At this time, he must be cold to Zhao Shuning. Otherwise, the child leaving home would surely cry. Moreover, Zhao Shuning was only five years old, just a baby.
"Uncle, I still owe you something. Don't you want it?"
"Little girl, you're talking about the One - Transformation Red Blood Royal Pill. You don't need to take it to heart. From the very beginning, I knew you were just boasting. I never really placed my hope on you."
"Since that's the case, why did you still give me the invitation card to the Misty Rain Tower?"
"The strong are respected. Your uncle knows this well, little girl. You're much stronger than Xiangxiang. There will be a three - year trial in the Misty Rain Tower. I believe that if you go in, you will benefit much more than Xiangxiang."
Zhao Shuning smiled knowingly.
Zhao Xue was never one to mince words, but he could distinguish his position in matters of right and wrong.
On this point, Zhao Shuning particularly admired him.
"Uncle, has anyone ever said that you're a really nice person?"
"Does it need others to say? Your uncle has been suave and debonair since childhood. If it weren't for your father, I would be one of the few handsome men in Qinghui Town."
Zhao Shuning smiled and slowly stretched out her hand.
"What's this?"
"Uncle, just reach out and take it. Then you'll know what it is."
Zhao Xue hesitantly reached out his hands. Then, Zhao Shuning loosened her small hand, and two round pills were placed in his palm.
"Are these... the One - Transformation Red Blood Royal Pill and the One - Yuan Void - Entering Realm Pill?"
Zhao Shuning nodded. Zhao Xue could hardly hold back the surprise on his face.
He tried hard to suppress his astonishment and looked at Zhao Shuning. "Little girl, where did you get these?"
"Uncle, you don't need to ask about this. By the way, when I'm not around, if you dare to speak rudely to my father again, when I come back, I will definitely not spare you just because we're relatives. I'll beat you up again."
"Got it, little girl. You're really something!"
After Zhao Xue took the pills, he returned to the group of the Zhao family. Zhao Shuning looked at the people behind and smiled sweetly.
It was really great. It turned out that the emotions of ordinary people were so sincere and warm.
After the three - year trial, she would surely become a Zhao Shuning that everyone would look up to. At that time, she would use her little hands to support the entire Zhao family.
The people from the Misty Rain Tower came to pick up Zhao Shuning. When Zhao Shuning got into the carriage, she still turned back and waved vigorously to everyone.
When the carriage was out of sight, Lin Min'er burst into tears all of a sudden.
The eyes of the Zhao family members also became moist.