Upon hearing the confession of Shan Xu, the Thunder Emperor finally realized why such a loyal knight would suddenly choose to leave and even avoid meeting his brother, the first prince of the Regal Lei Clan and Shan Xu’s Master at that time. The guilt of the fact that his own kin had betrayed the master he had sworn loyalty to is simply too embarrassing. Even though he is one of the few people who had sacrificed his life to protect Lei Yuya that day, the guilt brought by his family pulled him down. No wonder after punishing the person who caused the accident that day, this knight chose to disappear completely. Because of the guilt in his heart, he did want to burden his brother with the sin caused not by himself but his family.

However, he was right. At that time, the Shan Clan was almost removed as the vassal family under the Regal Lei Clan after that event. However, it was for this reason as well, that his brother chose to marry into the Yue Clan. Maybe because he thought that the split of power between him and his brother caused too much strain within the Shan Clan. They are after all the only vassal clan that is asked to serve the two princes of the first lineage under Ancestor Lei Yuhuang. Meanwhile, the other two families under Ancestor Lei Yuwang, had the Dian and Huan Clan to serve their prince and princess.

Well, it can be said that compared to the Dian and Huan clans, the Shan Clan is bigger in number and stronger that’s why they were chosen by Ancestor Lei Yuhuang to protect his children. Who would have thought that some old things in this clan sought death and caused such an incident that day. To avoid having the Shan Clan serve two masters, the First Prince married into the family of the Moon Clan using Yue as his surname instead of Lei. However, those who were loyal to the First Prince even if half of them had died, some still remained and left with him and joined the Moon Empire as well.

Right now, most of them were children Shan Xu had taught himself before and now they are generals who supported the whole Everlasting Moon Empire with their own standings and troops. However, they would never forget the teacher who had taught them all the knowledge they have right now.

Yue Xuexia and the rest upon listening to the conversation between Shan Xu and her uncle, realized a lot of things had happened in the past when she wasn’t even born yet.

She stood up and helped Shan Xue stand up and pat his shoulder.

"I will not help you decide. This is a decision you must make. If you wish to meet my father, you will leave this town with us, if not there is no need to leave. You are fully cured now. What should your next choice in life be ? No one will choose for you as this is your life." The Moon Goddess said. She added, "I will give you three days. Three days later we will leave for the Inner Haven. If you want to come with us, be sure to join before we depart. We will not wait for you if you don’t come."

"Also thank you for leading us, your chef, you can also take him back with you," said Yue Xuexia.

Shan Xu in a state of confusion clasped his hands and lowered his head before leaving with the spirit chef he lent to this courtyard. This spirit chef had learned enough after seeing a Goddess of Cooking like the Moon Goddess once. So when he was asked to leave with a big reward he thanked them and left with the Town Master.

The Thunder Emperor asked, "Xue’er, do you think he will leave with us? Not being able to save them was one of your father’s regrets. I hope he comes with us."

"There are still three days left. Let’s wait for him to make a decision. I do not think only Father hopes to see his loyal people. They had a bond different from a lover or a family. Only they can understand what that is. It is not in our place to make this decision for them," said Yue Xuexia.

Lei Yuye remembered that his niece is now the new Primordial Lightning Goddess, in short for their Regal Lei Clan she is already a living ancestor of their clan.

"By the way, Xue’er since you are now the Primordial Goddess of our clan well... Some of those old men in our family might revere you as the clan’s goddess. So I think you need to get ready when we get back home," said the Thunder Emperor.

The Moon Goddess turned her head and looked at her uncle with innocent yet bewilderment in her eyes.

"I am not going home yet. My next destination is indeed the Inner Haven but not the Core Haven," said Yue Xuexia.

On the other hand, Lei Yuye actually didn’t expect this. He thought that after his niece arrived in the Immortal World he could go pick her up and bring him home.

The Thunder Emperor asked, "Why aren’t you going home?"

"Uncle, my soul is still injured. Even though I have become the Primordial Lightning Goddess of this Era, the legacy couldn’t cure my soul but it had transformed my body. You have experienced it yourself. The Ancient Lightning Runes and the Lightning Spirit Beasts. Within the Legacy of the Primordial Lightning God, there is nothing that heals the soul," said Yue Xuexia.

Lei Yuye said, "But if it’s only that we can gather all kinds of immortal herbs and resources that can heal the soul, you can stay at home!"

"Uncle, I am not a canary. I refuse to become weak. A burden. I shall never become that kind of person. Also... I also want to protect a lot of people. Our families and everything I care about. Can one become strong by staying at home? Uncle, it’s because you don’t believe that, that you leave your home from time to time right?" The Moon Goddess said.

At these words, even the Thunder Emperor had nothing to retort about. After all, he himself doesn’t believe that those youngsters who grow strong at home, which is no different than a greenhouse, can become an expert without suffering. This is especially true for the Regal Lei Clan. They tasked the children of the clan upon reaching a certain area to either go into a journey outside on their own or train under their elders strictly no different than other servants in the clan. This is to train their will and perseverance.

Sigh~

"Alright. I will explain everything to Dage and the elders at home. However, I won’t be able to stop it if they send a few people to protect you in secret. Even I have hidden guards with me," Lei Yuye said.

Yue Xuexia, thinking of strangers that might join their group, suddenly glanced at Shen Jueyang who only smiled when he saw her look at him and then lowered her head thinking of something known only to her.

"Alright. I will handle it. Uncle, before you leave, come to me. I will have to prepare gifts for the whole family," said Yue Xuexia.

With a smile, the Thunder Emperor said, "Okay. I will go to you maybe before we split when we reach Inner Haven."

He pats Yue Xuexia’s head before seemingly planning to leave the courtyard for a while.

"Alright. I need to go make a report to the old man at home. That phenomenon you have caused needs to be reported though they might already know it was you," said Lei Yuye.

The Moon Goddess said, "Uncle, be sure to be back before dinner! I will be making your favorite braised pork!"

Hahaha~

"I will definitely be back on time!" The Thunder Emperor said.

After the Thunder Emperor leaves the courtyard, he walks into some secluded place far from the town and the courtyard itself. Once it was felt that no one was around Lei Yuye, he had summoned his hidden guards.

Lei Yuye whispered, "Come over."

"Your Highness!" A few men in black robes jumped out of the dark and appeared before the Thunder Emperor.

Lei Yuye passed them a handwritten scroll he made on the spot and gave it to one of the men.

He ordered, "This letter must only be given to my father."

"As you will, your highness!" The men in black robes disappeared like smoke in the shadows.

The Thunder Emperor’s face turned serious as he thought of the man who was staying by his niece’s side.

"If you hurt my niece for the second time, I don’t mind exterminating even your soul this time, Shen Jueyang, the Immortal Sun God," he mumbles.

It seems that he had long known the identity of Shen Jueyang, the young man who appeared in that small courtyard under his niece’s name. But he also promised his brother not to get involved with the two people as they had their own fate.