Chapter 5198: Farewell, Xiao JunyanEditor: Misty Cloud Translations

Only then did the two rise, exiting the cave abode and heading down the mountain.

After they left the cave abode, the Azure Emperor turned and walked out slowly. Watching the two figures grow distant, he pressed his lips together, standing there for a long time until they vanished from sight...

Xiao Junyan stood with his hands behind his back at the foot of Yunxiao Mountain, gazing up the path with anticipation and a hint of joy in his heart.

Today was Yun Qi’s birthday—and the day she was to descend the mountain. Ever since she’d sent word, he’d hurried here to wait for her. When a figure appeared on the mountain path, a spark lit his eyes, and he strode forward.

"Little Qi."

He called out. Spotting Yun Yuan beside Yun Qi, he nodded briefly: "Yun Yuan, it’s been a long time."

As he grew older, he often sensed Yun Yuan’s protective stance toward Yun Qi. That feeling, as if Yun Yuan feared Yun Qi might be taken away, made him wonder—could it be that Yun Yuan liked Yun Qi?

But he quickly dismissed the thought. He knew he was overthinking it—the way Yun Yuan looked at Yun Qi held no romantic undertones.

"Mhm." Muchen glanced at him and gave a slight nod.

"Big Brother Xiao!" Yue’er ran up, her face alight with a smile. "Why are you waiting here? Didn’t we agree to meet in town?"

Xiao Junyan’s lips curved into a smile. "I thought I’d come here first to wait for you, then we could go to the city together." As he spoke, his gaze lingered on the hairpin in her hair, his eyes flickering. "Little Qi, is this hairpin new? It’s very pretty."

"Hehe, it’s a birthday gift from my master. I love it too!" Yue’er replied with a beaming smile, delighted by his compliment.

Xiao Junyan slipped the gift he’d been about to present back into his spatial pouch. "This hairpin is quite unique."

"Mm-hmm. Master said it’s carved from the core of ten-thousand-year-old spirit wood—very rare," Yue’er nodded.

Muchen glanced at Xiao Junyan, then addressed Yue’er: "Junior Sister, take good care of yourself on this journey. If anything happens, remember to send word to me and Senior Brother."

"Second Senior Brother, aren’t you coming to the city with us?" Yue’er looked at him and asked.

Muchen shook his head. "No, you go ahead. I’ll be leaving first." He then turned to Xiao Junyan and said, "Young Master Xiao, I’ll be counting on you to look after my Junior Sister."

Xiao Junyan was slightly surprised but still nodded. "Until we meet again."

"Farewell, Second Senior Brother." Yue’er waved as he ascended on his sword. Watching him depart, she turned to Xiao Junyan beside her. "Big Brother Xiao, shall we head into town first?"

"Yes. I reserved a banquet hall upon my arrival—to celebrate your birthday properly." Xiao Junyan’s lips curved into a smile. "Let’s go."

"Alright!" Yue’er agreed, and together they headed into the city.

Inside a private room at the city inn, Xiao Junyan produced a box. "Little Qi, this is a gift for you. See if you like it."

"Hehe, thank you, Big Brother Xiao," she laughed, taking the box and opening it. Seeing a vine bracelet inside, she slipped it onto her wrist, twirling it playfully. "It’s beautiful."

Xiao Junyan smiled. "I’m glad you like it. I made it myself from the Spirit Blood Vine."

He had originally intended to give her a hairpin, but upon seeing the one already adorning her hair, he felt it would be inappropriate to present his own.

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