Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan's parents felt a mixture of astonishment and anxiety. They were overjoyed that their child had such a rare opportunity to win the favor of an immortal, which was undoubtedly the greatest fortune of his life; yet they were filled with sorrow at the thought of him leaving them, reluctant to part with their little boy and terrified that he might suffer hardships out in the world. Looking down at Xuanyuan, his mother's eyes were brimming with reluctance, and tears swirled in her eyes. "My child, you..." Before she could finish, Xuanyuan suddenly reached out his tiny hands toward Guangchengzi and let out a merry chuckle, the crisp, delightful sound echoing through the air like silver bells.
At this sight, Guangchengzi felt a surge of joy. "It seems this child and I are fated. Have no fear, both of you; I shall treat him as my own and teach him with all my heart." A joyful smile beamed across his face, and his eyes radiated deep affection for Xuanyuan.
Watching Xuanyuan's happy expression and looking at the sincere face of Guangchengzi, the parents felt their anxiety gradually dissipate. Exchanging a glance, they let out a soft sigh—one filled both with reluctance to part with their child and with high hopes for his future. "Since it has come to this," they said, "we entrust our child to you. Please, Immortal, take good care of him."
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