Chapter 1175: Chapter 114: Today Is a Good Day for Farewell

Yagyu Junko stepped down from her position as the dojo master and, invited by the Shinrei Society, became a professional manager.

Most of the female disciples from the dojo followed Yagyu Junko and joined the society, where they are currently undergoing new public relations training.

Meanwhile, the Nanyun sisters, along with several other swordsmen who participated in the magical ritual at the time, were placed in the temple devoted to the Pear Blossom Fairy. They donned witch costumes and became the temple priests there.

The remaining soul of the Yamata Orochi finally lowered its arrogant head (though it wasn’t really proud) and became the snake boy under the Pear Blossom Fairy, enjoying the incense offerings in the temple together with the fairy.

If nothing unexpected happens, in a hundred or so years, when online novel authors discover this local folklore secret, they might get a sudden inspiration to pair up the green snake boy from the North with the white crane boy from the South… But let’s not talk about that now.

Only the person involved, Uesugi Risa, was completely unaware of this whole process.

Following Teacher Tushan, she took a train to the Capital to have a meal of Peking duck at Quanjude, and upon returning, she found that a statue had been erected.

To say she was completely unaware isn’t entirely accurate, as she largely understood what she had to do; after all, it was her area of expertise.

It was nothing more than an internal promotion, being transferred to a branch company as a manager, something like that.

But as for the reason for such an arrangement, she was completely at a loss.

“Anyway, do I still not have to do anything, just like before?”

Realizing that she wouldn’t need to think or do anything, the little witch was very pleased.

Ever since she came to Tianmen, although she seemed carefree on the outside, she actually wasn’t… Pah! In truth, she was always anxious and uneasy inside. The task assigned by the god had never been completed, and every day was just about muddling through, eating and waiting for death, not knowing when this would end.

Now she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and found the meaning of her life.

However, she quickly became unhappy again.

“Teacher Tushan, why do you have to leave?”

“If I don’t leave now, people will find me annoying.”

Tushan sighed and said, “They are right, I also made the same mistake as that ever-changing Demon Monarch. As an educator, I was only thinking of picking ripe peaches without planting any trees myself; this kind of behavior is truly laughable.”

“In the vast territory of Ming Country, with its billions of people, my sight should not be fixed only on bustling places like Tianmen or the Capital. Amidst those endless mountains and rivers, who knows how many intelligent and talented children are hidden away. It’s not because they are genetically inferior to the city kids, but just that they lack the opportunity for education to change their destinies.”

“The ancients said that a mountain is not beautiful because of its height but because it has a dragon. This saying can also be reversed; true dragons often hide in mountain abysses, just waiting for me to find them. Tomorrow I plan to set off for Jizhou, intending to spend a year traveling through all the counties of Jizhou to select a batch of excellent seeds and send them to Qinghe Middle School.”

“Leaving tomorrow? Isn’t that too rushed!”

Uesugi Risa was teary-eyed, “But I can’t bear to let you go, Teacher Tushan. What should I do if I miss you?”

Tushan was surprised, “Aren’t you angry with me for scolding you like that?”

“Of course, I am, but I also know you mean well.”

The little witch said seriously, “My parents sent me to the shrine for training since I was little, never getting close to me, treating me as an object. If not for the arrival of the god master, my ultimate fate might have been to become just another offering to the Yamata Orochi.”

“Although the god master is loving, he rarely communicates or interacts with us. I often envy families that are always joyful and harmonious, not knowing what that feeling is like at all.”

“Since coming to Tianmen, I’ve met so many people, everyone is very kind to me. Teacher Tushan, you were so strict with me, I know it’s because I was too dumb which made you angry…”

As long as you’re aware of it.

“If you miss me, you can visit me at the United Kingdom consulate.”

“Eh?”

The emotion that the little witch had just started brewing was instantly interrupted.

“Aren’t you…

Tushan pointed at herself, “This is just a mass-produced body, I brought many with me, each body is one of my clones. I just said I’m going to Jizhou, I didn’t say I’m leaving Tianmen.”

“Give me my tears back!”

…

“Did you think I was going to cry?”

At the pier, Li Mumu, holding a travel case, leaned on the railing, teasing the seagulls in the sky with her fried potato wedges.

Today is a day of farewells.

Because the Penglai Immortal Academy is about to start its school term.

Li Mumu, being the child of a teacher, could follow Professor Li Ya and take a boat to Penglai ahead of time.

Whether she would cry, Wang Yunxiao couldn’t tell, but Li Ya was off to the side whimpering for quite a while.

It wasn’t that she was reluctant to leave her husband; after all, she didn’t even care about her daughter after she was born. No such shallow sentimental emotion existed within her.

Mainly, she was upset thinking about how, after she left, Mu Yuming, this eligible bachelor, didn’t know how many women would be sneaking after him.

Wang Yunxiao didn’t bother whether she was upset or not; if she liked whimpering, she could go do it in a secluded place.

What’s the point of standing beside us being a third wheel?

It makes it embarrassing for me just to sneak a kiss.

“Actually, I told your dad that I wanted to wait until after you graduate to get married; that was a lie.”

“Hmm?”

“I can’t wait that long.”

“So what do you want to do?”

“Why don’t we just get it done next year?”

By this time next year, Li Mumu will be sixteen years old.

She would comply with local laws, and even the Willed Harmony would have to allow it once in a while.

Li Mumu looked at Wang Yunxiao with a deep gaze.

“Next year…”

“Isn’t that still quite some time away?”

“Even starting now, that’s 365 days.”

“Thinking that I won’t be able to see your face for an entire year…”

“Won’t you come back during winter break?”

“Oh, right.”

“So it’s not 365 days, if the Penglai Immortal Academy has its summer break in June next year, then it’s only 300 days.”

“So long.”

Li Mumu hugged her arms and quietly asked: “Do you think I’m selfish, heartless, unreasonable?”

“No.”

“Even though we’re almost going to get married, I still have to go to Penglai Immortal Academy to study, unable to return for months, leaving you here…”

“Then do you want to take me to study with you?”

“Is that okay?”

“They wouldn’t want a person like me who’s bad at studying.”

“Can’t you be more assertive?”

“How can I be assertive?”

“Just like a domineering CEO, say to me, woman, don’t leave, stay!”

“If I say it, will you stay?”

“Try it.”

Wang Yunxiao glanced at the nearby, resentful-eyed Li Ya, pulled Li Mumu’s hand, and whispered in her ear: “Mumu, don’t go, stay with me, okay?”

Li Mumu giggled foolishly.

“Say it again.”

“I can say it as many times as you like.”

Li Mumu pursed her lips, hugged Wang Yunxiao, and buried her head in his chest.

“Say it again.”

“Don’t go, stay, okay?”

“Eek!”

Li Mumu took a deep breath.

“I want to stay.”

She let go and stepped back, lifting her head to meet Wang Yunxiao’s eyes.

It is precisely because she wants to stay, that today she must leave.

She wants to remain in this era, with the person she loves, for a lifetime.

She needs to ascend to a higher level to stand firmly in the rushing Temporal Tide.

Testify to the Constellation!

Li Mumu took off the red Concentric Knot tied around her wrist and placed it in Wang Yunxiao’s palm.

“Wang Yunxiao, wait for me to come back and marry you.”

Wang Yunxiao nodded and said, “I’ll be waiting.”

“If I return and find you’re not here, you’re dead!”

Li Mumu threatened fiercely.

“That won’t happen.”

Wang Yunxiao smiled, “As long as I have breath in me, I will wait for you to return.”

“Even after death, I’ll wait!”

Li Mumu still wouldn’t let it go.

“Even after death, it’s okay; I’ll leave a spot for you on West Spring Mountain.”

“Fine, even if I die, I will always wait for you to return.”

Wang Yunxiao smiled and nodded in agreement.

“Pah pah pah! Don’t say such ominous things!”

“You’re the one who first said even after death.”

“No talking back, talk back again and we break up!”

“Alright, alright.”

Wang Yunxiao thought to himself, I won’t argue with a woman.

If your mom weren’t here, see how I handle you.