The morning mist in the valley, like a thin gauze, had not yet fully dispersed when Hu Yuan had already arranged everything properly within the Sun Bead Lesser World. Under the nourishment of the Soul-Purifying Lotus, Sui Han's soul injuries were alleviated, emitting a soft glow. Su Qingyun's Nascent Soul injuries were also brought under control, preventing her condition from rapidly deteriorating, which brought a trace of comfort to everyone's hearts.
Long Xianjun tightly grasped his son's hand, his eyes filled with deep concern and reluctance to part. His lips parted slightly as if he had a thousand things to say, yet found them hard to voice. In the end, he only uttered a deep, "Be cautious in all things." His voice was low and powerful, as if carrying boundless attachment and parting instructions. He carefully handed the Niming sword to Hu Yuan, the patterns on its scabbard shimmering with a mysterious and solemn light in the morning glow. With a solemn expression, Hu Yuan received it, his gaze sweeping slowly over the sleeping sword spirit Xiao Gang by the spirit pool. A flicker of imperceptible tenderness passed through his eyes before he slipped the Niming sword into its scabbard, turned, stepped out of the lesser world, and returned to the room.
Yunzhongzi stood at the courtyard entrance, the token in his hand glowing with a cyan light. The front was engraved with the two characters "Yuxu," solemn and dignified; the reverse bore the Big Dipper constellation pattern …
Chapter 345