"Gu Sheng, thank you for accompanying me through all this," Su Ling said gratefully.
"Su Ling, it's me who should thank you. You've allowed me to experience such a wondrous journey of cultivation," Gu Sheng responded.
The two embraced tightly, savoring this rare moment of warmth.
In the days that followed, Gu Sheng and Su Ling traveled together across the Northern Territory.
One day, they arrived at a vast grassland where the wind brushed through the grass, revealing cattle and sheep—a scene of serene harmony.
"Gu Sheng, look how beautiful the scenery is here!" Su Ling said, gesturing toward the distant mountains and nearby livestock.
"It truly is beautiful, but we shouldn't forget about cultivation," Gu Sheng replied with a smile. "How about a sparring session right here?"
"Sure! I was thinking the same," Su Ling agreed with a nod.
