As the day of departure neared, Patriarch Golden Vajra Warrior stopped cutting off the story in the middle of the good parts. He also sped up the plot a bit. On the day before Heavenfire Skycrossing ended, he reached the end of the tale.15

Ling’er’s mood became a bit more reserved as she realized they would be leaving soon. Deep in her heart, she wished she could stay. In the two months that had passed, she had made friends. She had also given out a lot of medicinal pills as gifts.3

Xu Qing wasn’t looking forward to parting ways with the little girl who loved alchemy. She had come to visit many, many times. Three days before it was time to leave, he decided to personally tell her that he was leaving.1

“Panyan, take a seat in front of me,” he said softly. The girl’s name was Shi Panyan. [1]1

“Yes, Teacher!” Shi Panyan had full confidence in Xu Qing, and thus immediately sat down in front of him.1

Xu Qing reached up and put his hand on her forehead. “Don’t resist.”4

Hearing that, Shi Panyan closed her eyes.0

A moment later, Xu Qing shook his head and sighed inwardly. He had done a quick test in the hopes that he could somehow undo the red moon curse in her. At the very least, he had hoped to find out the basic principles that made the curse work. Unfortunately,...22