829 14.105 Last Violet Star – (Past) Different Paths in Life

The Alliance Exchange studies were finished after a few more months at Lan Zhuayun Sect. Elders and the Visiting Disciples had finished their duties, thus it was determined they may go home at last. The majority of disciples who finished the teachings had progressed physically and intellectually. At least when they initially came to the Lan Zhuayan Sect, they weren’t as boisterous.

Everyone in the Lan Zhuayun Sect’s visiting disciples had to get ready to go; only Bai Qiyin would remain to learn from his Dao Companion how to be a worthy successor. The Bai Couple had given their blessing to this and let their son continue his studies in the Lan Zhuayun Sect.

Young Master Jin Shiyan would accompany Lili and the other Bai Lengshui Sect disciples as they traveled back to the north under the protection of the sect’s elders. In order to continue his training, Lu Er was destined to be picked up by his older brother. On the other side, Yun Xiajie and Bai Wuan would embark on a voyage to search for the Devil Race’s remnants. Additionally, they would depart the sect after dismissing the other disciples.

Bai Lili, Lu Er, and Jin Shiyan were ushered off by Bai Qiyin, Bai Wuan, and the others. The sole female in their group was reluctant to be apart from her siblings as she hugged them. Bai Lili was aware that she couldn’t see them for quite a long time.

“Dear Elder Brother, Erge, please take care of yourself. If you are wounded, please notify our sect as soon as possible so that we can do our best to help. I will miss you both, but Lili knows I can’t remain with my brothers,” said Bai Lili.

Bai Wuan coaxed her younger sister, “Don’t worry, Lili. When I and A’Xia wandered to the north we would certainly visit at home and see you.”

Instead of coaxing, Bai Qiyin responded, “Don’t cry any longer. You will look terrible. Do you want your fiance to call off your engagement?”

“I don’t care about you, Erge’s mouth is still as venomous as ever, Hmp!” said Bai Lili.

Bai Qiyin said, “What did you just say you brat!?”

…..

Bai Qiyin instructed Lili, “Listen to the elders on the road. Don’t fight anymore. I had dispatched the hidden guards, Father and Mother entrusted to me; they would accompany you back safely home.”

“Jin Shilu. I will leave my sister in your care. Don’t forget to train even if you handle your Clan’s business as well as your own. You need to live a long life and accompany Lili to the end. That’s what you promised me when I accepted your engagement,” he stated to Jin Shiyan.

Jin Shiyan announced, “I will live with Lili till the end of our lives. Brother Wuan, I swear. I will protect Lili, keep her always happy, and would listen to all her requests!”

Hearing this commitment, Bai Wuan nods his head in agreement. He then turned to face Lu Er, who had been considering running away before his older brother came but had suddenly felt unable to move. He turned to look and found Bai Wuan grinning at him.

Lu Er yells, “Brother Wuan, I beg you to release me. I don’t want to go home just yet. Dage would surely train me to death.”

“Don’t wander about; I’ll make sure you go with Brother Wang,” said Bai Wuan. “If the Xie Clan didn’t exist, I wouldn’t hinder your dream voyage at all, but not this time. I heard rumors that the Xie Clan started kidnapping young men and women, especially cultivators of your age.”

Because of the facts, he became depressed and gave up his fight, saying, “Okay, I’ll listen to Brother Wuan.”

When Jin Shiyan had concluded his responsibilities, Bai Wuan remarked to him, “After you brought Lili back home, tell my parents to have you be escorted back to your Sect with a few golden cores. Understand, Jin Shilu?”

“I will, Brother Wuan!” said Jin Shiyan.

Those that needed to depart left after saying their final goodbyes to one another. Those who made the decision to remain did so as well. After some time, Lu Yi showed up to bring home his younger brother. He was welcomed by Yun Huaxia and other members of his generation, but he also made sure to initiate a conversation with Yun Xiajie and Bai Wuan.

“Dage, you’re finally here. If you arrived late and A’Wuan didn’t grab Er-Didi, he would have already fled. Hahaha,” said Yun Huaxia as he warmly greeted Lu Yi at the scene.

“Hah~ this ungrateful brat!” Lu Yi smacked his younger brother’s head and then scolded him, “Where do you plan to go after leaving home? Feed the beast with your body or get kidnapped by those bastards from the Xie Clan. Damn brat be thankful for A’Wuan concern for you!”

“Ah~ I know I’m wrong. Please don’t hit me on the head anymore. I don’t want to become stupid!” said Lu Er.

Lu Yi clicked his tongue and said, “Tsk! Can you still get stupider than you are right now? Pack your luggage. We are returning as soon as possible.”??????????????????vel. c?m

“I know. I will get it out and give it to the elders. Wuwu~” said Lu Er.

Lu Yi noticed Bai Qiyin who was standing beside his sworn brother, Yun Huaxia and saw the familiar-looking silver hair that matches Bai Wuan’s.

“Isn’t this young man the younger brother of A’Wuan? Why is he standing with you, Huayu?” asked Lu Er.

Yun Huaxia happily introduced his lover to his sworn brother.

“Dage, let me introduce my fiance and future Dao Companion. His courtesy name is Bai Ying and his birth name is Qiyin.”

“Yin’er, this is my sworn brother, Lu Wang. You can call him Dage as well.” said the First Young Master Yun.

A happy tone was used in the introduction. However, just because they were introduced to one another does not mean that the generational barrier may be quickly closed. Lu Yi’s stern demeanor and razor-sharp gaze terrified Bai Qiyin. Under his stare, he almost entirely concealed himself.

Bai Wuan sighed, “Qiqi, don’t be rude and greet your Senior Brother Lu.”

“Y-Yes… Bai Ying greets Dage! N-Nice to meet you, Sir!” said Bai Qiyin.

Lu Yi accepted his greetings and looked at his sworn brother with a strange expression on his face.

“Huayu, I never thought you would be the type to be ‘An old cow that eats young grass’!” said Lu Yi.

Each person who heard him speak, including Bai Wuan, chuckled at the two ridiculous people of their generation who were brothers. Yun Huaxia scowled at his sworn brother while blushing in embarrassment and rage, as was to be expected.

“What are you talking about!? I’m still young! I’m only 25 years old!” rebuke Yun Huaxia.

With a raised eyebrow, Lu Yi asked, “And the age of the kid?”

“… Um~ 15… years old,” said Yun Huaxia.

Lu Yi said, “Tsk! Aren’t you an old cow after all! Stop denying it. Moreover, he is A’Wuan’s brother! If you make the boy cry I will help A’Wuan beat you up!”

“Come on! I don’t plan on making Yin’er cry at all!!!” retorted Yun Huaxia. “At least I have a partner. What about you, you old brat, when are you going to find someone to live with!?”

“Tsk! My time is full with that brat at home. Unless he reached the age to find one for himself, I can spare time to look for one! Moreover, it was only you who had found your other half, at least A’Wuan hasn’t…”

“I found mine. I have a Dao Companion already. Brother Wang, this is my chosen other half, Yun Jieye,” said Bai Wuan as he cut off Lu Yi’s words.

Yun Huaxia nods his head as Lu Yi, who was momentarily taken aback, turns to face him. He then turned to gaze at his younger sibling, who had overheard their talk and was also nodding. Finally, he turned to face the laughing, smiling Bai Wuan next to him.

He grabbed Yun Xiajie’s shoulder and said, “Jieye was it? Please stay alive for a long time! Ouch!! Don’t step on my foot! A’Wuan!!!” screamed Lu Yi.

HAHAHAHA~

Everyone laughs at Lu Yi, who was jumping around after he almost broke all his toes.

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Lu Yi said, “Jokes aside… My people found a few Xie Clan cultivators near the Capital. What do you think they plan to do?”

“This is not good. Are they planning to involve a mortal’s royal family in the problems of the Cultivation World?” said Yun Huaxia.

Bai Wuan commented, “Maybe they are more ambitious than we thought. If they replaced the royal family, the ordinary people would accept them and it would be hard for us to eradicate them all. This isn’t a piece of good news. I and A’Xia would personally see to these rumors. I will send information to you guys of whatever we discover.”

“You are going to the Capital? If possible, find a nice person to take over the throne. At least we should make sure not to give the throne to an evil person,” said Yun Huaxia.

Yun Xiajie said, “Leave it to us, brother.”

“If you need help don’t hesitate to send a message. We will reinforce you no matter what. Don’t seek death,” said Lu Yi.

Those that needed to go had already done so when the talk came to an end. Bai Wuan and Yun Xiajie had agreed to leave on the same day. They had been dispatched by Yun Huaxia and Bai Qiyin.

Bai Qiyin said, “Brother, please be careful. There are only two of you if something happens…” 𝙚𝙙𝙤𝒗𝒆𝒍．𝒄𝙤𝙢

“Nothing will happen. During your stay here make sure not to leave the Lan Zhuayun Sect alone. Always follow Elder Brother Yun when you go out for missions. No matter what happens, stay calm and cool. If something unfounded happens and you get separated from your Dao Companion, just keep calm. As long as you can still think there would be a way out. Understood, Qiqi?” advised Bai Wuan.

Bai Qiyin had always listened to his elder brother’s words and nodded his head in agreement without any second thoughts.

“I always keep brother’s words in mind,” he said.

Bai Wuan ruffles his younger brother’s hair with a smile and moves his gaze to look at Yun Huaxia.

“Since you promise to keep my brother safe from any harm regardless of any life and death crisis his life would be your topmost priority. Elder Brother Yun, please protect my younger brother.”

“I promise with my life in line!” vowed Yun Huaxia.

Only then did Bai Wuan and Yun Xiajie go. Yun Huaxia and Bai Qiyin just continued to observe the two individuals in white and blue Taoist robes as their line of sight shrunk until they vanished from view.

“Don’t worry about the two of them. That pair may be regarded as the strongest within our generation. Unless Xie Gui appears himself, they should be able to flee without issues,” Yun Huaxia reassured his Dao Companion.

“Um. I know. It’s just that… this is the first time I’ve seen my brother left together with someone else. I am more relieved that he had someone with him on his journey this time,” said Bai Qiyin.

Yun Huaxia said, “Let’s go back inside. It’s getting cold out here.”

“I don’t feel it at all,” said Bai Qiyin.

“Darling, that is because your body is special. For me, it’s cold so let’s go rest inside. We have so many things to do tomorrow,” said Yun Huaxia as the two of them went back inside the Lan Zhuayun Sect’s grounds.

Everyone had someone with whom they would travel the paths they had chosen to be with, and each of them had their own set of circumstances. If you are surrounded by people, whether they are family, close friends, or lovers, your mood won’t be negatively impacted by melancholy. No one is ever born to be alone. Someone would always be chosen to stand by your side. Simply wait for the appropriate person to arrive.