Yun Xinghe's fingers flicked lightly against Li Xiaonan's forehead, his eyes filled with affection as he said, "You silly boy! What is your big brother's specialty? Isn't it Spatial Law? If I can't get you to Earth, bringing you to the Cultivation realm is a piece of cake!"
Li Xiaonan exclaimed excitedly, "That's great!"
"Well, if I don't bring back your wives, you won't have the mood to manage Cloud Sky Pavilion properly. I'm doing this for my own sake too," Yun Xinghe shook his head and waved his hand to lift the restrictions outside the Meditation Room, moving Li Xiaonan along with him.
Inside the inner hall, Mei Qingdan was chatting with Yun Moyu and others, mostly inquiring about her daughter's cultivation progress.
Some elders from the Mei Family were also joining in the fun, presenting small gifts, and the family appeared to be in high spirits.
However, Sun Er sat alone on the steps, puffing his cheeks in displeasure, occasionally revealing a hint of envy in his eyes.
He muttered to himself, "Hmph! What's so great about it? It's just a small Mei Family! Old Sun has his own backing! My backing is formidable! Hmph! If my grandfather were here, that Li Xiaonan wouldn't dare bully me!"
"Hmph! Even if your elders were present, my brother Yun and I wouldn't take them seriously!" Yun Xinghe and Li Xiaonan suddenly appeared before Sun Er. He shot a cold glance at Sun Er and led Li Xiaonan into the inner hall.
Sun Er felt as if he had fallen into an ice pit; he wished he could just disappear.
The overwhelming aura was reminiscent of his grandfather when angry... What a terrifying man... Who is this person? Why have I never heard of him since arriving in the Immortal Realm?
"Greetings, Master!" The elders of the Mei Family were startled to see Yun Xinghe emerge from seclusion and bowed in unison.
They increasingly admired Li Xiaonan; this unassuming Vice Master had actually managed to bring out the Master!
Yun Xinghe waved his hand, signaling them to go about their business, and one by one, they were ushered out of the inner hall.
He walked directly up to Li Baobao and the others, scrutinizing them carefully.
Yun Moyu frowned slightly and looked at Li Xiaonan. Seeing him nod slowly, she suppressed her dissatisfaction and coldly accepted Yun Xinghe's gaze.
Yun Xinghe smiled lightly and said, "So these are your wives? They all look quite lovely! Their figures are nice too, but that girl over there seems like she could eat you alive... Heh, overall, I must say, you have good taste, kid!"
"Thank you for the compliment, big brother." Li Xiaonan thought to himself, If I hadn't signaled Mo Yu to calm down, that girl wouldn't just be glaring at you; she would have already grabbed something to hit you!
After all, the women from the Starry Illusion Continent were different from those on Earth. They weren't as bold and certainly weren't used to being stared at by strange men.
Li Xiaonan looked at Yun Xinghe with a troubled expression and said, "Big brother, what do you think of my wife?"
Yun Xinghe nodded and slowly reached for Li Baobao's wrist.
With a crackling sound, a blue light shot out and knocked Yun Xinghe's hand away.
Instead of being surprised, he was delighted and exclaimed, "Haha! This is truly the Purple Mist Garment from Journey to the West. It seems this time and space really has some connection to Earth!"
Everyone stared blankly at Yun Xinghe, thinking only one thing: this elegantly dressed man is a lunatic!
Only Li Xiaonan understood. He took over the conversation and said, "Yeah, I wonder if there are any Erlang Shen or Li Nezha."
"I've been in the celestial realm for so long and haven't heard of those figures. By the way! Xiao Nan, I can help you bring two people down to the mortal realm. You definitely need to take Sun Er with you; who else will you bring?"
Yun Moyu was startled and asked, "Xiao Nan, are you going back to the Cultivation realm?"
Li Xiaonan nodded. "Yes, we need to remove the restrictions on Baobao first. You all stay here for now; with big brother taking care of you, no one will harm you. Also, Ling'er and Yanrong haven't been found yet. Once big brother locates them, you'll have each other for company."
"Brother Li! What about me?" Lu Shang blinked her big eyes and looked at Li Xiaonan with a pitiful expression.
Li Xiaonan sighed and gently touched her neat bangs. "I promised the Yellow Emperor and Empress Huang that I would take good care of you. I won't go back on my word. Just wait here for me patiently, okay?"
"Okay..." Lu Shang lowered her head silently.
Yuan Xian'er gently patted Lu Shang's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry; Xiao Nan will be back soon."
She looked at Li Xiaonan and said, "Xiao Nan, after you ascended, Little Jin went to the Underworld. She originally wanted to bring Lu Ni Chang back, but it seems she has been detained by the Demon Emperor. Since you are going to the Starry Illusion Continent this time, why not take a trip to the Underworld as well? I'm worried about that girl."
"Yeah, I miss her too. Once I handle the restrictions on my baby, I'll go find her in the Underworld. I wonder if that girl has been crying while holding her doll since she hasn't seen me," Li Xiaonan replied, a slight smile creeping onto his lips.
Lu Shang trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes once again.
Yuan Xian'er immediately noticed her distress and thought she was reluctant to part with Li Xiaonan. She gently comforted her, "Shang'er, Xiao Nan is someone destined for great things. We can't hold him back, right? A brief separation is for a better reunion."
These words were something Ling Kui often repeated, as if brainwashing every sister around her.
Lu Shang nodded and forced a smile, saying, "Brother Li, take care of yourself."
"Mm!" Li Xiaonan nodded heavily and hugged Yun Moyu and Yuan Xian'er in turn.
He slowly walked over to Lu Shang and gently tugged at her hand, saying, "You focus on your cultivation. When I return, I'll take you out for some experience!"
"Big brother, I'll just take Sun Er and the baby down to the lower realm!"
Yun Xinghe nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's what I mean too. If Sun Wukong refuses to help, you can threaten him with Sun Er's life! After all, if we don't take risks, we won't achieve our goals. Of course, it would be best if he is easy to negotiate with."
Though this seemed directed at Li Xiaonan, Yun Xinghe's gaze remained fixed on Sun Er.
Yun Xinghe was from a wealthy family; his perspective was far beyond what Li Xiaonan could compare to. The challenge of descending to the lower realm lay in how to negotiate with Sun Wukong, and the key point was Sun Er!
Sun Er swallowed hard and dared not breathe too loudly. Although she was clearly afraid of Yun Xinghe, she couldn't seem to tear her gaze away from him.
Yun Xinghe handed a Jade Talisman to Li Xiaonan and said, "Once everything is settled, crush this Jade Talisman and I'll bring you back up! I estimate that in about a hundred years, I should be able to return to Earth. By then, I might need your help. After all, in this realm where Spatial Power exists, you're the only one I can trust!"
Li Xiaonan took the Jade Talisman and held it tightly in his palm. "Big brother, don't worry; I won't delay your important matters! I'll make sure to go early and return early!"
Yun Xinghe shook his head and patted his shoulder. "If you can't win a fight, run away; as long as there's still hope for survival, there will be opportunities! I've already waited so many years; I'm not concerned about time. If it weren't for my body being unable to traverse space freely right now, I'd go with you..."
"Big Brother! We’re family, so there’s no need to be overly protective. If you keep shielding me, I’ll never grow!" Li Xiaonan interrupted. "Don’t worry, I’ve managed just fine on my own until now, haven’t I? We’re not ordinary people!"
Yun Xinghe looked at the bright smile on his face, feeling a bit of the heaviness in his heart lift.
Meeting Li Xiaonan might be the most comforting thing since he had crossed over.
He valued Li Xiaonan not only because they were both Earthlings but also because Li Xiaonan's straightforward nature resonated with him. He was intelligent without being scheming.
Yun Xinghe said nothing more and performed a hand gesture with Li Xiaonan and the others, completing a sequence of one hundred thirty-six movements.
In an instant, a flash of blue light enveloped them, and Li Xiaonan and the others vanished from sight.
Yun Moyu sighed as she gazed in the direction where Li Xiaonan had disappeared. "Sigh... we just reunited, and yet..."
"Sister Mo Yu, let’s focus on our training!" Yuan Xian'er replied with a gentle smile, though her eyes held a hint of melancholy.
Yun Xinghe observed everything quietly, a faint smile creeping onto his lips.
The girls here were gentle and kind, never forcing men to do anything. He recalled when he had fallen to this realm after being injured; he had met a remarkably gentle woman back then. Unfortunately, it seemed they would never cross paths again in this lifetime...
"Ahhh! Ohhh!" Sun Er shouted wildly, his head buried in the dirt while only his legs flailed about.
Li Xiaonan glanced at Li Baobao, who was losing balance and about to fall, and quickly pulled him into his embrace.
Li Baobao exclaimed in surprise, "Master, let me go! You’ll get hurt!"
Li Xiaonan silently endured the shock of pain coursing through him and forced out a smile. "It’s fine; your master is tough and won’t break easily!"
With that, there was a loud thud as Li Xiaonan fell to the ground while still holding onto Li Baobao.
Shaking his slightly dazed head, Li Xiaonan helped Li Baobao to stand upright before lifting Sun Er by the scruff. "Hey, Skinny Monkey Spirit, are you alright?"
"Ugh... I'm so dizzy..."
Li Xiaonan shook his head helplessly and adjusted Sun Er, saying, "Dizzy? A couple of slaps will fix that! Hurry up and ask the Golden Staff where its master is!"
Sun Er wore a pained expression as he pulled out the Golden Staff from his ear. With a gentle blow, the staff, as thick as a monkey's hair, suddenly grew several inches.
"Golden Staff, oh Golden Staff, where is Grandpa Sun?"
The Golden Staff trembled lightly, seemingly excited, and suddenly flew out of Sun Er's hand.
Li Xiaonan was startled, and Golden Yuan Power enveloped Li Baobao, following closely behind.
Li Baobao's face turned slightly red as she said, "Master... please let me go. I can fly by myself... I don't want to be a burden to you anymore..." As she spoke, her eyes began to glisten with tears.
Li Xiaonan looked at her with deep concern and gently said, "You have never been a burden to me, never! Just relax; I'll take care of everything, okay? Since you came with me, I haven't taken good care of you. I owe you all so much. Thank you for staying by my side."
"Master..." Li Baobao looked at Li Xiaonan with teary eyes.
But Li Xiaonan stared in shock at the familiar mountains and rivers before him. He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Damn it! Why didn't I think of this before!"
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