Chapter 398.2: Goodbye, Great Liang - Part 2

Chapter 398.2: Goodbye, Great Liang - Part 2

The firelight illuminated the face of this Xie Family's genius daughter, and she smiled as she slowly said, "It's not necessary to try and cheer me up. If you really want to make me happy, then in the future, when you have the chance, go and kill the Demon Emperor. If not, you can also beat up that Temple Master."

Chen Chao touched his cheek and said, "So many years."

Xie Nandu smiled, "Well, I can live for many more years anyway."

Chen Chao nodded, "That's true."

"I heard that the sunrise at the Infatuation Daoist Temple is also very beautiful, it's a sight to behold, but few people get to see it."

Xie Nandu said, "Can we go see it sometime in the future?"

Chen Chao said, "Shall I bring you along?"

Xie Nandu shook her head, "Let's go together." The addition of the word "together" without the word "bring" changed the meaning significantly.

Chen Chao smiled and said, "Okay then."

Suddenly, Chen Chao said, "After I recover from my injuries, I'll go to Sword Qi Mountain."

Xie Nandu did not stop him, but asked, "Have you come up with a plan?"

"Before the Great General left the Divine Capital, he gave me a letter."

Chen Chao looked at Xie Nandu and said, "But I'm only half-certain."

Xie Nandu made a sound of understanding.

Chen Chao sighed, "This Great General is truly admirable."

"Admirable just because you got something good from him?" Xie Nandu paused, then said softly, "Indeed, he's admirable."

The girl only took two Great Liang coins from the old man's palm, then quickly smiled and said, "The town isn't big, so it won't take long to make a trip. Tomorrow, I reckon my mother will be able to manage the shop. If she's still not feeling well in the morning, I'll bring it to you after closing up shop?"

The old man nodded with a smile, "No rush, no rush. Whenever you have time is fine."

With that said, the old man waved his hand and began to hobble away.

Suddenly, the girl asked, "The old people in town say you're also from here, but you left to explore many years ago. Is that true?"

Only then, did the old man turn around slowly again. Looking at the girl, he chuckled, "Yes. I went out for a trip, and in the blink of an eye, I became old. But still haven't accomplished anything. It's tough out there!"

As if opening a floodgate, the girl quickly asked again, "Did you never marry or have children?"

The old man shook his head, "Had a wife, but she's been gone for many years. My daughter has also married."

The girl frowned, "Then why didn't your daughter accompany you back? You're all alone."

The old man seemed quite relaxed, with a smile on his face as he replied, "You don't understand, little girl. Once a daughter is married, it's like water that's tossed out. She's no longer my daughter. She has a husband and a new family of her own. Besides, I don't want her to accompany me. It's nice to be alone."

The girl was a bit angry and said, "This doesn't make any sense."

The old man smiled, "There are plenty of things in this world that don't make sense."

The girl smiled and said, "But don't feel sad. Whenever I have time, I'll come to see you, chat with you, and keep you company."

The old man nodded with a smile, not refusing.

Afterward, the old man turned around unsteadily. Along the way, each step he took was accompanied by a sip of alcohol. The town was not big, so it did not take long for the old man to reach the small courtyard on the east side of town. The wooden door was heavily weathered. In reality, when he returned, the lock on the door had long since rusted shut. He had not bothered to replace it, and did not bother to lock the door at night either, choosing to just live like this.

Entering the courtyard, the old man lay down on a reclining chair, and the wine gourd was left on the table nearby.

The old man narrowed his eyes, as if reminiscing about his life.

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