At her words, Old Master Luo stiffened in an instant.
Every word Luo Qingtong spoke hit Old Master Luo right in his sore spots!
Especially that last sentence…
Could he truly revert to his former decrepit self?
Thinking of Yan Xi's beautiful charms, and then his own decline into twilight years, Old Master Luo's lips quivered, and ultimately, he said nothing, his spirit completely collapsing.
"…Let's… go!"
If he could maintain his current appearance, he might be able to hold on a little longer, but…
"I am not worthy of her." Old Master Luo said, a look of defeat spreading across his face.
It was his own fault.
If only he hadn't given up on cultivation because of Yan Xi's death.
Then, the gap between him and Yan Xi wouldn't be so vast!
So vast that he couldn't even stand beside her, telling every admirer that this woman… was his!
So vast that he couldn't prevent this matchmaking event arranged by the Empress Dowager, couldn't share her worries.
Otherwise, why would he need to part with her?
It was his own fault!
"Let's go!"
Old Master Luo walked out in silence.
Luo Qingtong, smiling, pulled him along saying, "Grandpa, don't be sad! We are only leaving temporarily! Trust me, we will definitely surprise Grandma by then!"
Leaving?
It was merely a stopgap measure!
Luo Qingtong had already figured out what to do, and by then, she would surely astonish everyone!
Joking? Her grandma, Luo Qingtong's grandma, marrying someone else? Impossible.
Prince Ning might plan something against Empress Dowager Yan Xi, but she will see if he gets his way!
Thinking about it, she might even thank him for his brash actions!
Otherwise, where would her grandpa get such a good opportunity to be openly together with Empress Dowager Yan Xi?
"Qingtong, don't try to comfort me,"
Old Master Luo said languidly, waving his hand, "Grandpa is not in the mood for jokes right now."
Parting with Yan Xi, Old Master Luo felt as though his heart was completely hollowed out.
The words Luo Qingtong said couldn't lift his spirits.
It wasn't that he doubted his granddaughter's capabilities, but he just…
Alas! Better not to mention it.
Old Master Luo shook his head with a bitter smile, trudging along behind Luo Qingtong.
Luo Qingtong looked at him and raised an eyebrow, choosing not to continue speaking.
When the time comes, Grandpa will understand.
She, Qingtong, never tells lies!
The two of them left the Inner Hall.
Outside, people arranged by Yan Xi were already waiting for them!
Seeing that group, Old Master Luo's smile grew more bitter.
It seems that Yan Xi would not be at ease unless she saw them leave.
"Let's go."
He looked at the group, his lips quivering, and finally only uttered these two words.
Because the words he wanted to say, that woman he deeply loved, wouldn't hear them!
"Swoosh!"
Once they were out of the Great Chu Imperial Palace, Luo Qingtong took Old Master Luo straight out of Great Chu Holy Capital to a desolate mountain foot in the suburbs.
She raised her hand and summoned the Spiritual Ship.
"Grandpa, let's go!"
"Mhm." Old Master Luo replied softly, his expression forlorn as he followed her into the Spiritual Ship.
As they were about to enter, Luo Qingtong looked in the direction they had come from, her gaze profound.
There, a barely discernible figure had been closely following them.
From a distance, seeing that figure, Luo Qingtong's smile was wicked and enticing.
The next second, her heart moved.
Suddenly, the entire massive Spiritual Ship soared up.
"To Da Qin Holy Dynasty, Black Domain Main City!"