230: Chapter 230 I will find a new concubine for Father!

As she spoke, she seemed to finally realize what “very, very far away” meant. Her big, watery eyes immediately turned red, her little mouth drooped, and large tears began to fall, patter-patter.

"Mama... Zhenzhen doesn't want to leave Mama..."

She hugged Lu Shiyin's neck, burying her small face in her mother's shoulder, sobbing uncontrollably.

Lu Shiyin's heart was in agony, and tears streamed down her face.

She held her daughter tightly, gently patting her back, her voice tender but choked with tears:

"Zhenzhen, be good, don't cry. Mama also hates to part with Zhenzhen, but Zhenzhen needs to go learn skills. Only by learning skills can you become stronger in the future and protect Mama, right?"

Ye Zhenzhen sobbed, raising her tear-filled little face to look at her mother:

"Then... then will Mama come to see Zhenzhen?"

Lu Shiyin nodded vigorously:

"Yes, definitely. When your daddy comes back, Mama will go see Zhenzhen. Zhenzhen must Cultivate well, okay?"

Ye Zhenzhen sniffled, nodded vigorously, and said in a childish voice:

"Okay... Zhenzhen will Cultivate well..."

Lu Shiyin hugged her daughter even tighter, resting her chin on her little head.

Ye Chen stood by, watching his aunt and sister cry in each other's arms, a pang of sadness in his own heart.

He pursed his lips and didn't cry.

He remembered his father saying that a true man sheds blood, not tears.

He took a deep breath, walked forward, and gently tugged on Lu Shiyin's sleeve.

Lu Shiyin looked up, her eyes misty with tears, at him.

Ye Chen looked at Lu Shiyin, his small face serious, his clear, distinct black and white eyes resolute.

He puffed out his chest and said word by word:

"Auntie, please tell my mother, and grandfather, and daddy—"

He paused, took a deep breath, his voice clear and strong:

"I will definitely become an unparalleled Sword Immortal, and then I'll return!"

Though his voice was tender, it was resolute, as if making a solemn promise.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiyin looked at the small figure before her through her tear-filled eyes, an indescribable emotion welling up in her heart.

This child was only six years old.

At six, he already knew to set such an ambition.

"Good, good, Auntie believes you. Auntie believes Ye Chen will definitely become an unparalleled Sword Immortal."

She paused, her voice trembling slightly, yet still gentle:

"Once you're there, listen to the Immortal Master, and Cultivate well. Don't fight with others, don't cause trouble, but don't let anyone bully you either. If you have any grievances, tell your Revered Master, and your Revered Master will protect you."

Ye Chen nodded vigorously, earnestly saying:

"Auntie, don't worry, Chen'er remembers."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Lu Shiyin's tear-stained face, then he looked at Ye Zhenzhen, who was still sobbing beside them.

The small child's mind was clear; he knew his aunt was filled with reluctance, and if he continued to look reluctant to part, his aunt would only be more heartbroken.

He pursed his lips, his eyes darted, and suddenly he puffed out his small chest, putting on a deliberately

Then he spoke, his voice clear and bright:

"Auntie, when daddy comes back, you must tell him—I will definitely become an unparalleled Sword Immortal!"

He paused, seemingly feeling it wasn't enough, and added another sentence, his tone filled with a child's unique innocence and boldness:

"By then, I'll definitely help daddy find a bunch of new concubines! More than he has now!"

As soon as these words left his mouth, several Ye family disciples nearby were first stunned, then burst into laughter.

Lu Shiyin was also stunned.

Through her tear-filled eyes, she looked at the serious little person before her, who seemed to be talking about a monumental matter, and for a moment, she didn't know how to react.

Find a bunch of new concubines?

This child, so young, what was going on in his head?

She couldn't help but let out a giggle, tears still on her face, but a smile had already bloomed. She was crying and laughing at the same time, but it was much more vivid than her tear-streaked face moments before.

"You—"

Lu Shiyin reached out and poked Ye Chen's forehead, her tone a mix of reproach and indulgence:

"So young, and instead of thinking about Cultivating well, you're thinking about finding concubines for your daddy?"

Ye Chen scratched his head and chuckled:

"My mother said that daddy is a man who does great things, and having too few people around him isn't grand enough!"

Lu Shiyin was both annoyed and amused by this.

What was that girl Shiqing teaching the children every day?

She shook her head, then spoke to Ye Chen, her tone gentle with a hint of helplessness:

"Alright, alright, when your daddy comes back, I'll tell him—I'll say that our Young Revered Master Ye Chen has spoken, and he wants to find a bunch of new concubines for daddy, to make him happy."

Ye Chen heard this, nodded contentedly, and his small face showed an expression of

Lu Shiyin was so amused by his little adult demeanor that her sorrow of parting was diluted somewhat.

She took a deep breath, stood up, and turned to look at Perfected Hongluan, who was standing quietly waiting.

She straightened her dress, bowed respectfully to the other party, her voice gentle and solemn:

"Immortal Master, Ye Chen and Zhenzhen, I entrust them to you."

She paused, then looked up at Perfected Hongluan, her eyes full of earnestness:

"The two children are still young; if they are ignorant in any way, please be tolerant and guide them well, Immortal Master."

Perfected Hongluan looked at the gentle and dignified mother before her, whose eyes were full of reluctance, and nodded gently.

"Naturally."

Her voice was cool, yet carried a hint of imperceptible warmth:

Lu Shiyin felt a little relieved upon hearing this, and bowed deeply again:

"Thank you, Immortal Master."

Perfected Hongluan waved her hand, then, seeing the other party's appearance of suppressing her reluctance, she felt a little apologetic.

She pondered for a moment, then said:

"It's not impossible if you wish to visit them at the Jinyang Sect."

Lu Shiyin's eyes brightened slightly upon hearing this.

Perfected Hongluan continued:

"The Jinyang Sect cooperates with the major immortal cities of Zhao State. The Jinyang Chamber of Commerce's flying boat comes to Zhao State once every six months, traveling between the two states. The route is fixed, and there are Core Formation Cultivators stationed along the way, ensuring safety."

She paused, then took out a golden token from her sleeve and handed it to Lu Shiyin:

"This is my token. With it, you can go to any outpost of the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce in Zhao State and ride the flying boat for free. Once within the Jinyang Sect's territory, holding this token also allows you free access to the outer areas of the Sect to visit your children."

Lu Shiyin took the heavy token with both hands, an indescribable gratitude welling up in her heart.

Although she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Zhao State and Jinyang State, where the Jinyang Sect was located, were thousands of miles apart. The journey was long, and along the way, Yao Beasts ran rampant and bandits were prevalent.

For her to travel there and back safely by herself was almost a fool's dream.