Although the Dao Sect Holy Maiden was utterly baffled, Moyang’s cryptic explanations left her so bewildered that she eventually nodded in silent agreement. After all, now that she had a child, if anything were to happen to her in a place like the Desolate Realm, little Xi’er would be left without anyone to rely on.
Moyang left shortly thereafter. By evening, a full moon hung high in the sky, bathing the world in a serene, silvery glow. Xi’er was already fast asleep. In the quiet courtyard, the gate creaked open, and Moyang stepped inside.
The Dao Sect Holy Maiden sat by the window in silence, fully prepared and awaiting his arrival. Upon hearing the soft sound, she looked out to see Moyang entering the courtyard, seemingly setting up a formation. In truth, she was somewhat nervous—partly out of concern for the restrictions he had mentioned, and partly for other reasons.
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