After hearing what Wu Gang and Jade Rabbit said, Chang'e wiped away her tears and sighed softly.
She said, "You don't know, Cheng Xiaofan is already the new generation Shennong Emperor. There is still much he needs to do. How can I keep him here for my own selfish reasons!"
"You must know that his true roots are on that Earth beyond the universe!"
"That is where his real home is, and I can tell he's always thinking about it!"
Wu Gang sighed and said, "Sister Chang'e, you've truly suffered!"
Chang'e forced a smile through her tears and said, "What suffering have I endured? As long as he is well, I am well!"
...
In a very distant immortal realm.
An old man with white hair looked up at a visible video screen in the sky, smiled slightly, and said, "This kid has quite the luck with women, even the Fairy Chang'e cried for him!"
"Hahaha!"
A nearby immortal said, "Emperor Shennong, this Cheng Xiaofan has not only inherited your legacy, but in this regard, he is no less than you were back then!"
Emperor Shennong laughed heartily and said, "Haven't you heard that the student surpasses the master? This kid will definitely be stronger than me in every aspect."
The immortal said, "Aren't you worried that Cheng Xiaofan being with Fairy Chang'e is breaking heavenly rules?"
"Nonsense!"
Emperor Shennong immediately reprimanded, "What do you know? My disciple, after merging with his other self, already possesses a sufficient immortal body."
"If he had broken heavenly rules, he would have been struck by heavenly lightning when he was being intimate with Fairy Chang'e in the Moon Palace!"
"Do you believe me, one day, he will come to the immortal realm to see me!"
The immortal chuckled and said, "I was just joking. Look how anxious you are, puffing up your beard and glaring!"
Emperor Shennong said, "Cheng Xiaofan is my beloved disciple, how can I not be anxious when you speak of him like that?"
Another immortal said, "The Emperor Shennong's affection for his disciple is known to all immortals!"
"Fortunately, Cheng Xiaofan is also capable. His future in the immortal realm is promising!"
Emperor Shennong stroked his beard and laughed loudly, "I like to hear that!"
The immortal pointed to the visible screen in the sky and said, "Quick, look! Cheng Xiaofan has arrived at the Star Lord's Palace on Planet Yanhuang."
"The new Star Lord, Xing Xi, is leading the civil and military officials to welcome Cheng Xiaofan!"
"The flight speed of this divine eagle is truly astonishing!"
Emperor Shennong said with a face full of pride, "Actually, this ancient divine eagle was raised by me. It was as weak as a newborn chick."
"What surprised me is that under Cheng Xiaofan's guidance, it can actually traverse the universe!"
"My successor disciple is truly extraordinary!"
"Simply extraordinary!"
"Don't you agree?"
"Yes, yes, yes! A successor of Emperor Shennong is bound to be extraordinary!" Everyone knew Emperor Shennong's temperament and immediately showered him with praise.
Emperor Shennong became so elated that he felt he could float.
He was almost losing his sense of direction.
"Since you all speak so wisely, I must also express my gratitude!"
Emperor Shennong stroked his beard again and laughed loudly, "I'm treating everyone to lunch today, let's have a good gathering, and drink until we drop!"
"Emperor Shennong,"
At this moment, an untimely voice rang out, "Isn't Cheng Xiaofan's departure from Chang'e's moon so decisive a bit too heartless?"
"Also, when he reaches Planet Yanhuang, won't he treat Xing Xi the same way?"
"As a responsible person, one should not lose composure in the face of such good fortune!"
"..." For a moment, Emperor Shennong was speechless.
On this matter, he couldn't act as Cheng Xiaofan's spokesperson.
After thinking for a moment, he said with a dark expression, "You don't need to worry about the successor I chose. Even if there's a slight lapse, so what?"
"Lunch is canceled!"
"Those who are unhappy, go and beat this guy up!"
"Ah!"
An immortal in the immortal realm immediately pleaded, "I was just joking, don't take it seriously!"
...
At noon.
In the Beidou Palace of the Star Lord's Mansion.
"Xiaofan, I thought you would stay there for a few more days after seeing Chang'e."
Xing Xi looked at Cheng Xiaofan with affectionate eyes and said, "Why did you return so soon?"
Cheng Xiaofan pondered for a moment and said, "Xing Xi, as the saying goes, one day in heaven is ten years on Earth."
"Although it seems like only a few days for me to travel from Earth here, it might have been a very long time on Earth."
"I want to build the mountain village where I was born into an immortal realm. If I'm away for too long, any unforeseen changes might occur that no one can resolve!"
"I want to stay here for a few days, then I have to rush back!"
Xing Xi nodded silently upon hearing this.
Even though she was reluctant for Cheng Xiaofan to leave.
But like Chang'e, she knew that Earth was his root.
He would always be thinking about it in his heart.
"Xiaofan,"
Xing Xi asked again, "When you leave, do you want to see Zhao Yazhi and Jiang Hongyan!"
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head and said, "Perhaps it's better not to. I'll visit them next time I come."
Xing Xi said, "Aren't you being unfair to them by doing this?"
"After all, Zhao Yazhi is already your woman."
"And Jiang Hongyan also has you in her heart!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Xing Xi, you truly are a kind-hearted woman. At all times, you are concerned about others."
"Don't worry, I have my own plans for those two!"
"By the way—"
He deliberately changed the subject, "You've just inherited the position of Star Lord, are you getting used to it?"
Xing Xi smiled tenderly, "It's going well. With Elder Luo's assistance and the support of the ministers, I don't feel any pressure."
"I am very clear that all of this was paved by you long ago!"
Cheng Xiaofan put his arm around Xing Xi's slender waist and said, "As long as you're used to it, that's good. After all, there are many things you'll need to manage for Planet Yanhuang in the future!"
"Xiaofan, when are you leaving here?"
After circling around, Xing Xi brought the conversation back to the topic.
Cheng Xiaofan knew very well that this was a topic he couldn't avoid.
"I'll stay for another week!" As he saw Xing Xi's eyes that could pierce a skull, he quickly gave a definite timeframe.
This was his first time traversing the cosmic wall and arriving here.
Although Cheng Xiaofan had a premonition when he came that a few days might be several months on Earth.
It was precisely because of this.
That he had instructed his White Goddess.
He would not be able to make it back for the Spring Festival this time.
It was possible that by the time he returned, it would already be spring bloom after the new year.
That's what he said.
What Cheng Xiaofan feared most were the two popular sayings.
One day in heaven, a hundred years on Earth!
What if, by the time he rushed back, it was truly a world of change, his parents were gone, and his children had become old men with white hair? This was the most unbearable fact for him.
At this moment.
Xing Xi said, "Xiaofan, thank you!"
Cheng Xiaofan heard this and smiled, "What are you thanking me for? We are husband and wife, what is there to thank?"
Xing Xi's eyes reddened, and she said with a choked voice, "Xiaofan, how could I not know that you were eager to return to Earth?"
"The reason you are staying here for a few days is because you are worried about me being sad!"