"This is the mountain gate of Merak," Phoenix said, her voice tinged with sadness. "Past this gate is a Blinding Technique. In a moment, I'll lead you out, and you can return to the mortal world. I don't know when I'll be able to see you again."
"Maybe it'll be soon," Xu Luo said.
"I hope so. After you leave, what are your plans? Are you going back to the Imperial Capital of Cangqiong?" Phoenix asked softly.
"I want to make a trip to the South Sea," Xu Luo said suddenly after some thought.
"The South Sea? Your mother?" Phoenix asked.
Xu Luo nodded. "To get medicine for me, my mother agreed to return to her sect and serve as an Instructor for five years. It's already been a year since I last saw her. I've been an unfilial son. If it's possible, I hope to bring her back."
