"What I mean is, you've been with Xiya for so long. If I just take her away like this, will you be...?"
"I'll come visit you."
Hearing their conversation made Xiya even more upset. She threw herself into Xijing's arms.
"I don't want to leave Father, either."
A dark expression flickered across Xijing's face. "Xiya, go with your mother for now. Once I've handled things here, I'll come find you."
"Really?"
"Yes."
With Xijing's assurance, Xiya's tears finally gave way to a smile.
"Xixi, don't worry about the Seven-color Salt Field. I'll send the Salt Crystals we mine to the Black Panther Tribe later. The Merfolk Clan doesn't need them, so please don't refuse me, alright?"
Qiao Xixi murmured in agreement. "Thank you, Xijing."
A faint smile touched Xijing's lips. "No, Xixi, I'm the one who should be thanking you. So please, don't feel any guilt toward me."
