Jingming choked out a sob.

"Okay! Don't worry, Sister, I won't let anyone bully me!"

Qin Luo then thought of the gold in the space.

"Oh, and remember to write when you get back. I'll send you some gold and antiques, and a Bodhi tree—it's grown quite large now!"

Jingming continued to choke up.

"Okay, I understand, sister!"

Qin Luo was at a loss for what to do when he cried.

"Alright, stop crying. I don't know how to comfort you anymore. Anyway, Lord Kang and I will definitely come to see you!"

Jingming disregarded the rules of propriety between men and women and grabbed her, crying and wailing all the while.

"Waaaaah~ Sister, I can't bear to part with you! Waaaaah~"

Qin Luo was also moved by his words, her eyes reddening as she gently stroked his back.

"I know I'll miss you too. We both have our own paths to walk, and separation is inevitable, but our fate isn't over yet, and we'll meet again someday!"

Jingming looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"What is your path, sister? You won't be here forever, will you?"

Qin Luo was also very confused about her future.

"It's not certain yet, but I'd like to travel around and see the sights with Lord Kang!"

Upon hearing this, Jingming took a step back, clasped his hands together, and the golden lotus on his forehead shimmered.

"May your heart's desires be fulfilled, and may you peacefully witness both the world's splendor and suffering!"

Qin Luo solemnly returned his bow.

"Thank you, Abbot!"

The siblings chatted for a while longer before Jingming called the temple keeper and his uncle to carry the things back.

After Jingming left, Qin Luo found Mu Feng sitting in the treetop.

"Uncle, are you planning to secretly follow Jingming and the others tomorrow?"

Mu Feng looked at her and smiled, his features clear and bright.

"I was thinking of having Mu Xiao pick me up and see his father while I was there! But I'm worried about Jingming and the others' safety on the road, given the long distance!"

Qin Luo looked at him mischievously.

"Aren't you afraid of sneaking away and making me angry?"

Mu Feng looked at her with satisfaction and praise.

"I know you are intelligent; you will surely come looking for me!"