Shao Huade watched his son depart, sitting quietly by the sea, gazing at the ocean.
He recalled how he t Su Yuanyuan.
Such a perceptive girl, how could she impulsively and adventurously take her young children along?
Normally, she would entrust the children to trusted friends or family.
But she didn’t; she took the kids along, indicating she was very confident.
He believed Su Yuanyuan’s family would be fine, and his son was just stubbornly fixated.
Those involved get confused, while outsiders see clearly, yet his son stubbornly searches.
He wanted to say that this was futile; it was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Better to wait patiently for their news, even if they were in danger, he believed they were alive.
Shao Hongming spent half a month at sea. An endless ocean, nothing in sight, he felt split: one side said everything was fine, the other strongly objected, hearing that tornadoes could sweep away ships.
How could fragile humans have solid ships?
Half a month had passed; his deadline approached.
Shao Hongming stood on the deck, gazing at the bright moon with a face full of bitterness.
Going back now, but he wouldn’t give up searching for them.
Shao Huade’s heart relaxed seeing his son return.
But he said nothing; being back was enough.
Ordinary humans wanting to challenge nature is fantasy; one should maintain reverence.
Shao Hongming took a day to settle in, then left with his father.
Zeng Zhenqing t him upon his return, splitting after two hours.
Afterward, Shao Hongming got busy with work, Shao Huade eventually gave up, content his son lived well; the lowest expectation a parent has for a child.
Su Yuanyuan’s family watched the two sons compete, knowing they’d win, yet Qi Hao, Qi Xuan, and Qi Wen cheer the elder brothers as an emotional gesture.
The competition crowd was large; Su Yuanyuan proudly watched her handso sons.
These were her sons, excelling even in a large venue.
This ti the brothers held back; the preliminaries ant no ti for future contests.
Qi Wen emphasized participation; the brothers’ life milestones make for morable monts. Qi Wen took many photos marking these mories.
Years later, seeing the photos, they’d recall the tournant’s past.
The departure day neared, as they began preparing.
On the house handover day, they departed anew, taking another route.
On the journey, the younger kids felt a bit lost, having adapted to school life, struggling with constant travel.
Their sister’s presence quickly comforted them; they adored her, being different from Qi Yan.
The scenery shifted from autumn to winter.
"Mom, traveling in the snow feels different."
"Yes, Qi Hao and Qi Xuan will surely rember this scene."
The family finally ascended Kunlun Mountain, discreetly, fearing their disappearance would cause panic.
Atop the mountain, it was freezing; they rested in the space. Gu Ersheng appeared.
"We can leave soon." Eager, yet patient in anticipation.
"Better wait until evening; dayti is too conspicuous."
"Alright, nightti it is."
Su Yuanyuan understood Gu Ersheng’s anxiety and his desire for them to leave for the Cultivation World.
The five-hundred-year pact never worried him.
But they must leave; this matter noted, discussed later.
The family dressed warmly, watching the snow with Qi Hao and Qi Xuan.
The young ones found it thrilling.
Excited laughter echoed on the mountaintop, as Su Yuanyuan had the kids try snow gas.
Though Qi Yan and Qi Hong thought it childish, they played with their siblings.
Su Yuanyuan recorded everything with a cara.
After hours outside, they returned to the space, waiting for nightfall.
"You five stay here; your dad and I will take care of the outside."
Gu Ersheng had no objections, having never felt their family warmth.
Though envious, lacking personal experience of family bonds.
Qi Yan and the others didn’t assert themselves, trusting Gu Ersheng and Dad’s protection for Mom.
They worried for Dad, fearing he’d endanger himself protecting too much.
Gu Ersheng erged, rapidly calculating, while Su Yuanyuan nearly laughed, likening him to a fortune teller or charlatan.
His fingers drew a circle around himself. "Co inside."
The couple entered without hesitation, but Tan Shaoting covered his wife with amulets.
Gu Ersheng said nothing, internally scoffing at their efficacy.
The couple’s hands clasped tightly; unsatisfied, Tan Shaoting used the Immortal Binding Lock, tying them together.
Gu Ersheng found it amusing, thinking it excessive.
Su Yuanyuan embraced Tan Shaoting, burying her head in his chest, comforted by his heartbeat.
Tan Shaoting indeed felt nervous; the helplessness of the space-ti tunnel was distressing.
He feared separation from his wife and kids.
Initially wanting to face it alone, Yuanyuan opposed, insisting they face it together.
The two must stay united.
"Ready to begin."
Both nodded, holding tight against the wind.
Gu Ersheng quickened his gestures; Su Yuanyuan watched stars, as a black spot appeared and expanded.
"Let’s go."
Gu Ersheng took the couple into the black hole.
Tan Shaoting clung to his wife; the helplessness truly pained him.
Gu Ersheng focused intently; asked by Qi Wen about their destination, he uncertainly replied.
Not truthful; aiming to send them to his Ascension world, now fallen to the Small World.
A place he lived long, yearning to uncover its causes.
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