But soon, the light in her eyes dimmed, and her face was full of reluctance.

"Xiao Ran, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

At this moment, Di Qianming, who had been silent all along, seemed to have made up his mind and looked at Jun Ran, saying, "You're going back to pick up Xiao Yu, is it really convenient for you to bring Xiao Qing along?"

“Yes, Xiao Ran, Xiao Qing is still so young, and the Endless Ruins are full of dangers. You also have to take care of Xiao Yu. Isn’t that very inconvenient?”

At this moment, Yao, who had been keeping her head down and not daring to look at Junran, also raised her head and looked at him seriously, saying, "Actually, I really like Xiaoqing after spending these past few months together, and I am willing to help you continue to raise her. If possible, I hope you can leave Xiaoqing here first and come back to take care of her after you bring Xiaoyu back."

"Xiao Ran, although we did this mostly out of selfishness, it's also for your and Xiao Qing's good."

Di Qianming also said in a consultative tone, "Xiao Qing is still very young and a girl. What will you do if her body can't take it and something happens?"

"I…"

Junran, who originally only wanted to take Xiaoqing away as soon as possible, hesitated after hearing these words.

As the couple said, a three-month-old baby is too fragile. Having raised Xiao Yu before, Junran understands the hardships involved.

Moreover, he also had to take Xiao Yu with him this time. He wasn't confident he could protect Xiao Yu by himself, let alone two children together, especially since Xiao Yu was completely unable to protect himself.

Indeed, accidents can easily happen.

Junran already felt indebted to this child and really didn't want her to suffer.

"In that case, thank you both."

After careful consideration, Junran also felt that placing Xiaoqing here was indeed the best choice.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Yao's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she said happily, "Xiao Ran, thank you!"

"You're too kind. I should be thanking you, but..."

Junran was not as optimistic as Yao. He said seriously, "I hope you can remember that Xiaoqing has parents. When I come back, I must send her back to her parents. There is no room for discussion on this."

"Yes, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Yao was taken aback for a moment, then nodded with a wry smile, "I just wanted to spend more time with her. I don't know why, but I just really like this child. When it's time for her to go back, I won't force her to stay."

"I trust your character, so I'll leave this small favor to you."

After speaking, Junran bowed to the two of them again to say goodbye, and then quickly left.

The couple wanted to see him off, but when they got to the door, he was already gone.

Once outside the city, Jun Ran immediately took out the fighter jet that Jun Feijue had given him, and with the help of the Heaven-Opening Axe's stealth function, quickly disappeared into the horizon.

"Little sister, please forgive your older brother for not being able to wait for you to wake up."

Looking at the city getting further and further away, Junran's eyes showed reluctance and apology, but it quickly turned into determination. "You just wait. Once my brother brings Xiaoyu back, we siblings will never be separated again."

Xiao Yu, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. Please don't be angry. I'll be back soon.

Endless ruins, an unnamed village.

"Aran, when are you coming back? Why aren't you back yet?"

Inside the room, after completing his routine cultivation, Jun Yu lay listlessly on the bed, raising his hand to look at the Yaksha tooth bracelet in his hand.