"Hey, if you lick my face again next time, be careful or I'll eat you!"

As I said these words, the horse couldn't help but neigh, as if it understood what I was saying.

But that's fine, as long as it doesn't do it again... Well, I have to admit, its saliva saved my life.

We set off once again, and this time, we were about to embark on the final journey!

Crossing over mountains and the Yellow River, we never stopped. Finally, my last trace of belief shattered.

Memories came flooding back, as if an angel had descended before me once again.

I remember the first time I arrived at the Tian Dao Academy...

Though the academy was not small, compared to the magnificent palace, the palace in Harlan far surpassed the Tian Dao Academy.

But in my heart, this was the safest place for me.

Even though it wasn't my first time seeing the grandeur of the palace, it was the most detailed observation I had made.

Not only that, but living in the grand castle, it still held some significance for me.

After everything was prepared and ready for me, I slowly walked out like an old man and smiled widely at Yu Nai, who had been waiting for me for a long time.

However, the following conversation completely froze the smile on my face...

"Elder... Leader?" I asked in confusion, "Instead of the beautiful and charming queen showing up, why send an old man to represent?"

"That won't do. Her Majesty the Queen can only appear in absolute safety, and she would have to wear a mask so that she can't be recognized."

"Oh, then I'll follow you right away. There are too many rules here!"

"That won't do either. I am a 'servant' and cannot attend this banquet."

Saying this, I again started playing a game of back and forth with him, refusing to become this so-called "distinguished guest"!

"I see..."

There was nothing I could do. It was only then that I realized the patterns on his clothes were his pass.

"You should remember this next point. Among the guests, there may be fanatical assassins who frequently attempt to kill the king," Yu Nai added with great concern.

"Of course, I will remember," I waved my hand without facing him, but it's possible I may never have the chance again.

Of course, my impression of them was not good. After all, they were involved in politics, making it difficult for a simple martial artist like me.

By mixing with those people, I also became one of them and gradually became a troublemaker.

"Became a troublemaker... huh?"

I slowly walked forward, but when passing by Yun Ai's room in the middle of the road, I suddenly stopped in my tracks.

Juxi, who was standing at the door, first knocked on it, then listened carefully... Hmm, there was no sound! Juxi muttered to himself in his mind.

After ensuring that Yun Ai had not woken up, I boldly pushed open the door and walked in.

Sure enough, Yun Ai was sleeping on her bed now.

"Yun Ai?" I softly called her name.

"... Snoring... snoring..." Just as a touch of heartache appeared in my eyes, she gradually started snoring, which relieved my worries.

Yun Ai had simply fallen into a deep sleep due to exhaustion, luckily there was no danger to her life.

When Yun Ai eliminated the old man from the Demon Sect, her martial god true body had already depleted all of her energy, pushing herself to the limit, one could say.

Seeing that Yun Ai had already entered a deep sleep state, I didn't want to disturb her anymore, so I quietly walked out and closed the door gently.

"What an incredible young girl, it seems like we didn't pick the wrong person that time!" I smiled, while also looking at another room – Yu Nai's room.

Honestly, Yu Nai has been the most diligent one since entering the Tian Dao Academy! However, in terms of daily contributions, even Yun Ai surpasses her.

"Although Yu Nai is a princess, she has indeed been diligently carrying out these tasks." Even though her contributions may not be substantial, her performance has been satisfactory enough for me.

Or perhaps, she has already integrated into this collective.

Thinking about the current Tian Dao Academy, with only five of us including myself, it has fallen on hard times compared to before!

But it doesn't really matter, because with my departure, none of this will continue to exist.

As time passes, my body has gradually deteriorated day by day. Being older now, my body has clearly undergone many negative changes.

For example, the once strongest exorcist, now can't even handle a small ghost from a branch family.

Ye Juxi, the legendary white nightmare, as the name suggests – a nightmare in broad daylight!

Of course, it is because of the existence of the Ye family that these demons have not dared to cause trouble in the human world over the years.

"Hehe, the future world will experience change, won't it?" I reclined on the rocking chair, a calm smile on my face. "Now me... no, the world has already changed!"

I seemed to have foreseen something, quickly got up and took out my precious notebook, writing on it:

I can anticipate that the future world will undergo earth-shattering changes, and me... (Juxi's pen paused for a moment, then continued writing)

The world has undergone a tremendous transformation, and I am unsure if I can witness that day, so I hope future generations can pass this message to me... tell me if the future world is still as beautiful? Or even more splendid?!

Although I say this, I am well aware that my wish is absolutely impossible to fulfill.

As for my only current thought, it is to select the next Headmaster of the Tian Dao Academy, and I believe I have already decided on that person in my heart.

...

The next Headmaster of the Tian Dao Academy, perhaps it will be Yun Ai?

Without thinking, it's definitely Yun Ai. However... even though I know Yun Ai, where can I find her?

I am well aware that even if I find her in person, all that will be left is a grave, right? After all, who can live for nearly two hundred years?!

No wonder! In the past, my father and grandfather searched for her for many years but had no results, in the end, they had to completely give up.

There's no other choice but to make another phone call...

This phone call went very smoothly, and I quickly got in touch with my father.

"Well," my father didn't refute on the other end of the phone, "you actually noticed this, my son, you've made progress! However... your grandfather and I have been searching for many, many years, and we still have no results, so we can only give up."

"Oh, really? Sigh, I thought... " I lowered my head in disappointment, thinking that I had found some useful clues, but it seems that I was just wishful thinking after all?

"Juxi, who are you talking to... huh?" While I was talking to my father, Yu Nai's big face suddenly appeared in front of me, giving me quite a shock. It must be my mother who let her in again, right?

Speaking of which, Yu Nai's house is right next to mine, and we have been childhood friends. And from what I know, many things in this diary have been proven to be true, including the fact that Yu Nai is actually a descendant of the Harlan princess!

I never expected that, after all these years, our families, who are so different, would still be able to meet as neighbors.

"Is it a genealogy? Let me see!" When Yu Nai saw the old diary in my hand, her attention immediately shifted from suspecting whom I was talking to, and she even had the intention to snatch it.

"Stop it! Be careful... This book is our treasure!!!" Seeing that Yu Nai was about to get violent, I also knew my own strength, so I directly shouted at her.

You see, if she hurt me, that would be one thing, but if she hurt the book...

Never mind my father whether he would let me off, even if he did, my grandfather down there would come to haunt and torment me in my dreams, right?

"Well, I guess so..." Yu Nai let go for the moment and said, "Since I let go, can you let me see it? Maybe I know some things too!"

My heart was also in a state of uneasiness. After all, Yu Nai is almost as close as a family member!

However...

I don't know why, but the current Yu Nai gives me a feeling of unfamiliarity, and all I feel is that she is a stranger.

"No need," I still didn't want her to see the contents of the book, "there's nothing in this book, just some miscellaneous past events."

"I don't care! If you don't let me see it, I'll... I'll... I'll..." Yu Nai stuttered.

"What?" I saw that she didn't say anything, so I calmly said, "You have no leverage, yet you threaten me like this?"

As I said this, even I myself felt it was a bit funny. Women are indeed unreasonable!

"Alright," I put away the diary and tapped her head, "you should go back early. It's late today, go home and rest."

"No! It's so boring alone... I won't go back unless... unless you come to my house too!" Yu Nai didn't want to go back, but seeing that I was about to chase her away, she started to act spoiled.

Um... going to Yu Nai's house is not impossible, but both of us are adults now, so intentionally going to each other's houses like this seems a bit... inappropriate?

"I think it's better not to," I declined, "your apartment must be far from my small apartment, and besides, I have to go to work tomorrow. Please don't be troublesome."

I thought that by saying this, Yu Nai would obediently go back, but who would have thought...

"That's not it, I'm actually living in the apartment next to yours now. We're neighbors!" Yu Nai smiled nonchalantly as if it was not surprising at all.