Chapter 1439: Chapter 891: Deer Academy and Six-Eared Macaque

The courtyard door opened, and Shen Zhinan’s tone carried a trace of grievance, yet he had waited eagerly. Had it not been for the still-present Jade Pendant in his hand, he would have almost believed that his experiences from the past few days were but a daydream.

“Have you settled affairs at home?” Tu Wa Zi, seeing Shen Zhinan open the door, wore a gentle smile with a hint of concern in his tone.

Grandpa Lin once said that when traveling abroad, one must bring the harmonious atmosphere of the village to others, and never consider oneself superior.

Although Tu Wa Zi had tried his best to appear amiable, as an Immortal King, his boundless authority was inherent, and just a hint of it made Shen Zhinan shudder.

Shen Zhinan hastily replied with respect, “Everything has been arranged. There aren’t many belongings at home, so packing was quick. It’s just…” His voice faltered here, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Tu Wa Zi guessed what was on his mind and asked, “Brother Shen, do you have any other needs? Speak now, and within our abilities, we will see to them.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhinan felt a surge of joy mixed with nervousness. After hesitating for a while, he mustered his courage and said, “Actually, I dare to ask the two benefactors if it would be possible to bring my wife along with us?”

All alone by now, his woman was his last kin, not to mention she was pregnant with his flesh and blood. Leaving her behind was something he couldn’t be at ease with.

When posing this question, Shen Zhinan was very apprehensive, for being granted an opportunity was already more than he could ask for from the heavens, and yet he was aiming for even more.

Upon hearing this, Tu Wa Zi showed no displeasure; instead, he smiled and said, “Brother Shen, rest assured, this small matter is naturally doable. Even if you didn’t ask, I would have inquired. After all, you’re embarking on a long journey, and leaving family behind would lead to worries. Besides, your sister-in-law is pregnant and in need of care.”

At these words, a warm current surged through Shen Zhinan’s heart, and his eyes couldn’t help but reddened slightly. He bowed respectfully and gratefully said, “Thank you for your understanding! I cannot thank you enough!”

Inside, the woman had also heard the conversation outside and was both shocked and delighted. She had not expected that her man had truly met a noble person, and such an understanding one at that.

She hastily walked out of the house, stood beside Shen Zhinan, and slightly bowed to Tu Wa Zi and Gu Chen, her voice choked with emotion, “Thank you, benefactors! Thank you, benefactors!”

Tu Wa Zi, seeing this, quickly waved his hand and said, “Sister-in-law, there’s no need for such courtesy. We are merely acting on the Adult’s orders, and all you need to do is follow us with peace of mind.”

Hearing this, both Shen Zhinan and his wife were even more grateful. They knew this opportunity was hard to come by and vowed to cherish it.

Afterward, Tu Wa Zi and Gu Chen helped Shen Zhinan pack up his simple luggage. His wife also packed some clothes and dry food she had prepared earlier, ready to set off with Shen Zhinan.

Before departing, Shen Zhinan looked back at the dilapidated earthen-walled house, feeling a complex mix of emotions in his heart. Although the home was humble, it was where he and his woman had lived together. Now, they were leaving this place to venture into an unknown world.

However, thinking of the new life to come, Shen Zhinan was filled with anticipation and hope. He believed that their family would have a better life and could offer a splendid future for the child yet unborn.

Once everyone was packed, Rabbit Child waved his hand, and before the startled cries of Shen Zhinan and his wife, the scenery around them changed rapidly, and they found themselves at the original location of Liu Village in the Lower Realm.

Old man Lin had specifically instructed them to Ascend Heaven Ladder.

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Wilderness.

After parting ways with Tu Wa Zi and Shi Hao, the War Goddess headed straight for Deer Academy

Clad in a pale blue dress, the hem gracefully fluttering in the wind like ripples on a glittering lake, she embodied both elegance and a lively charm.

Her hair gleamed like the Milky Way, lightly falling upon her shoulders, and her waist supple as a willow branch, irresistibly inviting an embrace.

As she drew closer, the War Goddess’s emotions grew increasingly complex, nervousness and anticipation swirling together like a surging tide.

Years have flown by, and in a blink, she was no longer the carefree and spirited elder sister of the Academy, but an immortal being, ageless and enduring as the Universe and the stars.

The wheel of time rolls forward relentlessly, taking away so many people and events. Nearing her hometown, the tension grew; the War Goddess knew all too well that a million year span is far too vast for the Noble beings and even the mortal Lower Realm, it was indescribably lengthy.

Those mentors and siblings-in-arms who had fought by her side could now, most likely, be nothing more than a handful of yellow dust, lying quietly in some corner, with overgrown weeds on their graves, swaying in the wind and narrating the merciless passage of time.

Talent, this seemingly simple yet incredibly heavy word, is crucial for every living being.

It might be cruel, but it’s the harsh reality; it dictates how far one can go, what heights one can reach.

This, the War Goddess knew very well. Once proclaimed the elder sister of the Academy, riding a five-colored bird with unmatched splendor among her peers–yet, that was only in the secluded corner of the Lower Realm’s Wilderness. The world beyond is vast; not to mention the Immortal Domain or the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, even in the premier Heavenly Domain of the Lower Realm, she might not rank among the top.