"Xiao Ze, don't be sad. If it's really bad, Yue'er will let you pinch her cheeks," Shui Yueer said shyly, holding Xiao Ze's hand.
Xiao Ze almost choked on her words. Yue'er could actually say something so embarrassing.
"Sister, don't talk nonsense," Water Binger's face turned red. Good heavens, she could even say that.
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm not sad, just sentimental. My parents passed away early.
Although I could work from a very young age, I mostly relied on other older brothers and sisters, and my grandparents, to survive. I grew up eating from many households.
Boys develop slower, and back then, I wasn't even tall enough to cook.
Sigh… they're getting older and older. I wonder how many more times I'll get to see them."
"Xiao Ze, didn't you say that after becoming a Divinity, you could stay in the lower realm for another hundred years? We'll just stay in Qingxi Village for a hundred years, and then go to the God Realm," Water Binger said.
The girls' eyes lit up upon hearing this; it was a great idea.
It would also fulfill Xiao Ze's dream and sever ties with the lower realm.
The others could bring their families to the God Realm first, and then they would follow later.
Xiao Ze nodded, "It's decided then. We don't even need a hundred years. We'll leave once they pass away."
"Okay."
"Hehe… None of us even have Divinity inheritances yet, and you're already thinking about what happens after becoming a Divinity?" Huo Wu laughed.
"With Xiao Ze here, we'll definitely become a Divinity," Shui Yueer affirmed.
"Exactly."
Huo Wu pouted, "I didn't say it was impossible, just that it's still early."
"Enough talk, it really is early. Let's head to Nuoding City."
…
Nuoding City, Notting Academy.
A spirited Spirit Master sat on a rock, his long hair casually tied behind his head.
It was Principal Xiao.
"By my calculations, that kid was twelve when he left, so he should be fourteen now. Two years have passed in the blink of an eye," Principal Xiao narrowed his eyes. "Given Xiao Ze's talent, he should already be a Spirit Elder, almost a Spirit Ancestor, by now."
In the distance, several six-year-old children who had just enrolled were practicing their Spirit possession.
Principal Xiao couldn't help but chuckle, "This year seems to be the time for the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Soul Master Competition. I wonder if Xiao Ze can participate."
"It would be great if he could participate, but there are too many geniuses in this world, so it's hard to say," Principal Xiao said, shaking his head with a smile.
…
"Old Li's General Store."
"Xiao Ze, why are we here?" Ye Lingling asked.
"To buy some fish. My farming now isn't just farmland and pastures, but also a fishery. We can raise fish now," Xiao Ze said with a smile.
"Really?!" Shui Yueer's eyes lit up. She loved eating fish the most.
"Of course. From now on, we'll have even more delicious fish."
"Hehe… eating fish…"
Water Binger rubbed her forehead. Her older sister was truly silly.
But it was also nice that she could make delicious fish.
"Old Li," Xiao Ze went directly into the shop.
Old Li was stunned when he saw Xiao Ze. It took him a while to react, "Xiao Ze! It's you, little fellow! I haven't seen you in a long time! If Principal Xiao knew you were coming, he'd be very happy."
"Yes, it's been two years since I've been back. I came back this time to see Grandpa Xiao," Xiao Ze nodded with a smile.
"Old Li, give me some fish. A bit of each kind."
"Okay." Old Li's movements were as swift as before. He immediately packed up what Xiao Ze needed.
"These are all the fish in my shop. There aren't many, after all, we don't specialize in selling fish here."
"It's enough." Xiao Ze then took out gold coins and handed them to Old Li, but Old Li blocked him.
"Alright, you've finally come back. It's just some fish, why bother with money?"
"That's different. Business is business," Xiao Ze shook his head.
"If you keep this up, I'll get angry," Old Li said.
"Then… alright."
"That's better. Now go see your Grandpa Xiao."
"Mm."
After everyone left, Old Li found a hundred gold coins in a basin by his shop's entrance.
Old Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "This child, he's still the same as before."
"Alright, alright."
Before long, everyone had arrived at the entrance of Notting Academy.
"So this is the academy Xiao Ze studied at. It's not very big."
"Of course not. This is just a junior academy, how big could it be?" Xiao Ze said, rubbing Shui Yueer's head.
"Hehe… But the scenery here is really nice, and it's very quiet on the side, suitable for cultivation."
"Xiao Ze?" The two guards at the entrance were the same as before, and they were quite familiar with Xiao Ze.
"Two big brothers, long time no see."
"Good heavens, how much whiter you've become! I almost didn't recognize you," one person laughed.
"It's alright. This is what happens when cultivation improves."
"You're here to see the Principal, right? The Principal is in the academy today. Let me tell you, the Principal is already a Spirit Emperor."
Xiao Ze was a little surprised to hear that. Was the Principal getting serious? To actually be a Spirit Emperor, that was quite impressive.
Xiao Ze entered the academy, and with a slight perception, he sensed Grandpa Xiao's location.
Xiao Ze slowly walked over and saw Grandpa Xiao sitting alone on a rock, drinking a small amount of wine.
He teased, "Grandpa Xiao, drinking alone here, how carefree you are."
Principal Xiao's hand paused. He shook his head and mumbled softly, "It seems I truly am drunk. I'm hearing Xiao Ze's voice."
Xiao Ze walked over and patted Principal Xiao's shoulder, "Grandpa Xiao, you didn't hear wrong. I, Xiao Ze, am back."
Principal Xiao's pupils contracted. He suddenly turned around and, seeing the familiar yet fairer face, Principal Xiao directly put his arm around Xiao Ze's shoulder.
"You rascal! I thought I heard wrong, but I didn't expect you to actually be back!!! Hahaha… It's been two years, I thought you weren't doing well outside and were too ashamed to come back."
"Returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night. Grandpa Xiao, I definitely had to come back," Xiao Ze laughed.
Principal Xiao got down from the rock and, seeing the group of girls behind him, he paused and pointed at them, asking, "She… are they all your…"
"That's right, they are all my girlfriends, and in the future, they will also be my wives."
"You good-for-nothing, you're truly amazing! You only left for two years and brought back… one, two… eight granddaughters-in-law!" Principal Xiao was very excited. He had no children of his own, so Xiao Ze was like his grandson.
"Of course, you don't even know who I am," Xiao Ze said with a bit of arrogance.
"Get out of here, why aren't you introducing them to me quickly?" Principal Xiao patted Xiao Ze's head.
Ning Rongrong and the others smiled. It seemed Xiao Ze and Principal Xiao had a really good relationship.
Although Xiao Ze had a difficult childhood with his parents dying young, he met many right people.
These people were truly very good to him.
It could also be considered a different kind of happiness.
(End of Chapter)
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