The banquet lasted for several days, and during this ti, Yuan stuffed his face with very few short breaks in between.
"It's like you have never eaten before…" Xi Murong was astonished by Yuan's bottomless appetite as the food on their table disappeared faster than it could be replenished.
"I think it's due to my transformation. I might have used a little too much energy." Yuan said.
"That's only natural since we consu more energy when we are transford. It might even be worse for you since you are a human." Xi Mingze said.
"Speaking of transformation, it seems you've finally returned to your original form. What a pity. I really liked your dragon appearance." Xi Mingze sighed.
"Can you transform again if you want to?" Xi Shengmo suddenly asked.
"I don't know. I haven't tried to yet." Yuan shook his head.
"Just like your 'Dragon's Authority,' I believe it's worth delving into. If you can transform at will, it could beco a valuable technique to have up your sleeve in ergencies," Xi ili said.
"I will." He nodded.
"So, what will you be doing after you return to the outside world?" Xi Shengmo asked him soti later.
"I'm not exactly sure yet, but I do have so unfinished business. After that, I'll probably start preparing to enter the Fourth Heaven."
"And to think you were still in the Lower Heaven only a year ago." Xi Mingze sighed in awe.
Once the banquet was over, Yuan returned to his room to rest for the day.
anwhile, Xi Shengmo called for Xi ili's presence.
"Why are we in the treasury, father?" Xi ili asked him.
Xi Shengmo didn't respond to her and led her to the most secure and deepest part of the treasury, where a certain weapon was resting.
"Dragon's Soul?" Xi ili mumbled the na of the weapon when she saw it.
"As you're already aware, the Dragon's Soul is the treasured legacy of our family, an inheritance that has traversed generations,"
"Today, I shall entrust this cherished legacy to you, to accompany you on your journey," Xi Shengmo declared solemnly, his words carrying the weight of generations past and future.
"Huh?" Xi ili's eyes widened with surprise upon hearing this.
And she quickly said, "But it doesn't even respond to . It'll only be wasted on . You should keep it here in case soone who can wield is it born."
Xi Mingze, who was there with them, spoke, "When I wielded the Dragon's Soul during my spar with Yuan, it had a reaction, almost as though it was trying to wake up. I thought I was just imagining it at that ti, but now, I believe it was reacting to Yuan's presence."
Xi ili pondered her words and spoke a mont later, "Now that you ntion it, the Dragon's Soul had a reaction when I used it, and Yuan was nearby."
"Anyways, if the Dragon's Soul is reacting to Yuan, why are you giving it to ? He should be the one to receive it, not ."
"I am entrusting it to you instead of Yuan because I swore upon my soul that I would not give it to soone who is not part of the family, as much as I want to do so, and he is not officially part of the family even if we recognize him as family. However, you never made such a pact, so you can hand it to him without worrying about your soul shattering."
"I see…" Xi ili finally understood the situation.
"Of course, we have sothing else for you." Xi Mingze smiled.
She proceeded to retrieve another spear and offered it to Xi ili.
"Mother… this is…" Xi ili nearly gasped in shock after seeing the weapon in her mother's grasp.
"Indeed, this is Furious Dragon, my own personal weapon. It was given to by your father after our marriage, but I barely got to use it. So, instead of letting it rot in storage, I have decided to give it to you— with your father's approval, of course."
"Are you sure, mother…?" Xi ili swallowed nervously, her hesitation as clear as day.
"Take it. I prefer using my hands, anyway." Xi Mingze chuckled.
Xi ili turned to look at Xi Shengmo, who nodded his head in approval.
"Thank you, mother! Thank you, father!" Xi ili accepted the spear with a bright smile on her face.
"It may not be a Soul Weapon like the Dragon's Soul, but it's a Mythic-grade spiritual treasure nonetheless, and it was forged by the renowned Huo Dragon Family. You may not be familiar with their na, as they chose to remain outside this world, but they were a famous family of blacksmiths back in the day, and it was an honor to have sothing crafted by them even for those with royal bloodlines." Xi Shengmo explained.
"Soul Weapon or not, I will treasure it!" Xi ili said as she caressed the spear lovingly.
"Don't forget this one." Xi Shengmo said as he handed her the Dragon's Soul.
Xi ili nodded and stored both spears in her spatial ring shortly after.
"Take this one, too. It has so essentials for your journey, such as dicine and cultivation resources." Xi Mingze handed a different spatial ring to her.
Xi ili accepted the spatial ring with a solemn expression, and she said, "This feels really weird… I never thought I would actually leave this place…"
Xi Mingze suddenly hugged her and said, "This is your first step to becoming independent— your first step towards the unknown. It's only natural that you feel a little nervous."
"It's not too late to change your mind." Xi Shengmo said in a sowhat joking tone.
"No, I won't. Just as Mother said, I am a little nervous about leaving you guys, but I am also very excited to explore the unknown. And it's not like I will be doing this by myself. I will have Yuan and the others by my side." Xi ili said with a resolute expression on her face.
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