Three days later, the two prepared to take their leave. Before their departure, the King of Haoling called them to his side to offer a final, detailed round of admonitions and advice. Gazing at the towering, majestic palace and his lonely, solitary figure, Xiaoyao felt a complex mixture of emotions swell within her. Overwhelmed and deeply stirred, her nose stung, her eyes blurred, and tears trickled down the corners of her eyes.
Up on the cloud chariot, Xiangliu embraced Xiaoyao, reached out to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eye, and said softly:
"The King of Haoling truly treats you with sincerity. From now on, whenever you are willing, we can come back to see him at any time, so there is no need for you to be so sorrowful."
Chapter 143