Chapter 511 Farewell
"Uncle-Master, wait for me."
At this moment, a man dressed in dark blue clothes ran down the long steps, followed by Qinghua.
The man looked very young, not yet twenty, spirited, handsome, and full of vigor.
He ran up to the Taoist priest and grabbed his arm. "Uncle-Master, aren't you waiting for Grandmaster to return?"
Before Song Chunxue could react, Xiaobai pounced on her, causing her to stumble back a few steps and nearly fall to the ground.
The little fox hugged her neck and rubbed against her, whimpering as if it didn't want her to leave.
Unexpectedly, in just one day, this intelligent little guy trusted her so much, and Song Chunxue's heart softened and warmed.
"I'm leaving. Did you come all this way to see me off?"
She picked up the little fox and tapped her nose. "Thank you for keeping me company. It was very warm last night."
Xiao Bai was a little sad and clung tightly to her chest.
She hadn't felt anything before, but seeing Xiaobai like this now, Song Chunxue suddenly felt a lump in her throat.
When she becomes powerful in the future, will she be able to keep her by her side?
She had the idea of coming to pick up Xiaobai one day.
Very strong.
But she can't take it with her now.
“Little White, you can’t leave with us. The people outside are bad. They’ll want your fur, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you. Besides, if you come with us, I’m worried that your master will come after me before we get very far.”
Song Chunxue stroked Xiaobai's head, bidding it a reluctant farewell.
Over there, the Taoist priest was giving instructions to his young junior disciple.
The young apprentice wiped away his tears and turned away to hide his sadness and reluctance.
The Taoist priest patted the top of his head and said, "Qingxuan, don't cry. I will come to see you again in the future."
Qinghua said gently, "Master Song, our grandmaster will be back soon. Why don't you wait one more day?"
"Waiting another day might be futile. It's better to be sensible and leave sooner rather than later. It's good that you've revisited this place, Senior Brother." Song Chunxue took out a pearl she had prepared beforehand from her bosom and handed it to her. "Thank you for your care. This is a token of my gratitude."
Qinghua was astonished, "This is too precious."
"Take it, I'm glad you like it."
The two brothers boarded the carriage, and the chestnut horse recognized the way they had come.
The sky was overcast, as if it were about to snow.
Little White hung its head, sadly nestled in Qinghua's arms, its gaze fixed on the departing carriage.
Looking at Xiaobai's increasingly smaller figure through the car window, Song Chunxue couldn't help but joke, "Could Xiaobai be a relative from my past life? Why is it so reluctant to part with me?"
The Taoist priest also looked out the window, his voice low, "Perhaps so. There is no such thing as unprovoked closeness, nor is there any unprovoked encounter."
He gazed at the familiar scenery passing by the window, his voice slightly hoarse, "Our destiny is not over yet. In the future, we will come back."
On their way back, they passed through Xidu. The weather was clear, and the Taoist priest led Song Chunxue to the most magnificent inn in the city to rest.
At night, Xidu City was as bright as day, and the bustling streets were so captivating that the brothers forgot their unpleasantness and regrets at Xuliang Mountain. They ate and drank on the streets, enjoying the local customs and culture.
The Taoist priest also took her to Chongyang Palace, Louguantai, Baxian Palace, City God Temple, Yuquan Taoist Temple, Laomu Hall, Baiyun Temple, Jintai Temple, Zhangliang Temple, Longmendong Taoist Temple, Tiantai Mountain Taoist Temple, and Yaowang Hall in succession. She kowtowed and burned incense at each of them and learned in detail about the deities in the Taoist temples. The Taoist priest also told many stories, mentioning his experience of wandering alone here in the past.
Song Chunxue discovered that her senior brother was very talkative, full of historical anecdotes, and he told them vividly, which moved her a lot and made her realize that there were so many things she didn't know.
Her senior also bought her books and told her that learning has no end.
That evening, her senior brother sat down at his desk and wrote down in detail the parts she couldn't understand, and wrote down the mental techniques and staff moves she would need to learn over the next few years.
Like a mother hen about to leave home, giving her chicks detailed instructions.
Traveling at a leisurely pace, they were about to arrive in Jincheng six days later.
"Senior brother, are you running low on travel money? Did you leave all the gold and silver treasures you brought from the Zhang family to the soldiers at the border?"
Song Chunxue took out her Qiankun bag and said, "Take this from me. You're not an ascetic; you need capital to uphold justice."
The Taoist priest pushed the bag back, saying, "I've kept the travel expenses; it's enough."
Song Chunxue insisted, "If I don't go out, I won't be able to help more people. Senior brother, please take this. I have some more at home."
"Then we'll split it equally."
These are all Zhang family's things; Senior Brother is truly righteous.
"good."
The remaining half is enough for Song Chunxue to live on for half her life. Next spring, she will travel around and, like her senior brother, give alms to those who need them more.
The two remained silent for a long time inside the carriage.
"Where are you planning to spend the Lunar New Year this year, senior brother?"
With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, her senior brother went out alone. She would be happy if he could find a place to shelter from the wind and snow on New Year's Day, let alone celebrate it.
She had actually considered accompanying her senior brother on his travels right now, but she was afraid that the reason he made this decision was because of her.
Therefore, she cannot ask.
She respected her senior's decision.
"When you're out and about, don't be stingy with money, senior brother. We're not suited for fancy places, but we can always stay in a regular inn. Treat yourself well."
The Taoist priest nodded. “Don’t worry, it’s hard to go from luxury to frugality. I can’t do what I used to do and just find a dilapidated temple to spend the night. Now I not only want a bed, but I also want a pot of liquor.”
Song Chunxue nodded with satisfaction, and took out two pairs of wool socks she had made herself, a thick wolfskin coat, and long boots made of rabbit skin from her bundle, which would not get wet easily when walking in the snow.
There was no chance to take it out before, but when the winter months come and it gets cold, my senior brother will definitely be able to use it.
"You prepared so many things for your trip?" The Taoist priest was astonished. "No wonder your Qiankun bag was overflowing and you were carrying such a heavy bundle. It turns out you also prepared things for me."
He touched the soft, smooth wolfskin coat and said softly, "Thank you for your help, junior brother. You are so thoughtful."
“Every man for himself, heaven and earth will punish him. Senior brother, you must be good to yourself first before you can be good to others. You haven’t done anything wrong, so why be so harsh on yourself? It’s not like we can’t afford to buy one.” As she spoke, Song Chunxue pulled out a large felt hat. “There’s another hat. In the dead of winter, your ears will freeze. You must wear this.”
Who knows when we'll meet again after this parting?
We had agreed to travel the world together, but my senior brother suddenly broke his promise.
However, Song Chunxue didn't blame him; this was just the norm in life.
In her heart, her senior brother had become the closest and most familiar person to her, so she couldn't help but nag and give him a lot of advice.
I looked up casually and found that my senior brother's eyes were red.
Their eyes met, and the senior brother quickly looked away.
Song Chunxue stood there, stunned.
"Senior brother, what's wrong?"
The Taoist priest tilted his head slightly, his voice a little hoarse, "It's nothing."
"I feel like you've gotten used to being a mother, you're quite long-winded, it reminds me of when my mother was still alive."
"..."
If I weren't worried about messing up the generational order, I'd be happy to be the mother.
"Senior brother, you are even more amazing. You have taken care of me like a father, a mother, and an older brother over the past few years. Knowing you is the best deal I have ever made in my life."
"I wish you a safe journey, senior brother. Remember to write to me when you have time."
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