“Boss, how’s it going?” White Tiger asked Billy after a while. “Can you sense its presence?”
“I can sense it, but like with Purple Spirit, I don’t know exactly what it is,” Billy nodded slightly.
“Billy Boy, can you extract it?” Amber asked.
“No, not yet,” Billy shook his head. “At least not for now.”
“Alright,” everyone shrugged.
They had originally thought that once Billy broke through to the Otherworldly Realm, he would be able to extract the treasure, and everything would be fine. But now it seemed like it was still a long way off.
“Boss, when are we heading to Holy Heaven City?” Azure Dragon asked next.
“Everyone rest well at the inn tonight; we’ll depart tomorrow,” Billy responded.
“Got it!” everyone nodded simultaneously.
That night, after washing up, Billy went to bed with Harleen and Ivy. Since their last meeting in Forbidden Ruins Space Skydragon City, they hadn’t seen each other for months. Naturally, absence made the heart grow fonder.
“Honey, have you been working hard lately?” Billy asked Harleen softly.
“Not really,” Harleen shook her head. “Besides, no matter how hard it is for me, it’s nothing compared to what you’ve been through.”
She then rested her head on Billy’s arm and murmured, “I just missed you a lot.”
“I missed you too,” Billy kissed Harleen on the forehead.
“Really? I didn’t feel it,” Harleen responded.
“What would make you feel it?” Billy smiled.
Harleen blushed. “You rogue!”
“Honey, I miss Tasha,” Harleen said after adjusting her position.
“By the way, there’s something I haven’t had a chance to tell you,” Billy seemed to remember something.
“What is it?” Harleen asked.
“If I’m not mistaken, Mom should be in Glavale these days,” Billy said.
“She went back partly to visit the Ravenwood family and partly to see Tasha.”
“Really?” Harleen’s face lit up. “Tasha must be so happy! She always asked why Grandma never came to see her.”
“Yes,” Billy nodded with a smile. “Also, the old master plans to take Mom, Dad, and Tasha to Ether Mountain for a while.”
“What? Why?” Harleen exclaimed in surprise.
“The old master says Tasha has a special physique and is a martial arts prodigy. He plans to have her study and start training in martial arts at Ether Mountain,” Billy explained.
“Really? Tasha has a special physique?” Harleen asked again in disbelief.
“I heard it from the old master,” Billy replied with a smile. “But it makes sense; both of us have unique physiques, so Tasha’s must be extraordinary too.”
“That’s true,” Harleen nodded thoughtfully but then looked worried. “I just hope Tasha can handle the rigors of training; she’s only seven or eight years old.”
“Don’t worry!” Billy reassured her with a smile. “With our genes, she’ll be fine!”
“Yes,” Harleen nodded. “It’ll be good for her. Once she has some foundation, we can occasionally bring her to stay with us for a while.”
Then she seemed to remember something. “By the way, did the old master mention anything about Dad?”
“I asked, but he didn’t say much,” Billy shook his head. “He only told me that Dad isn’t in the Akabuchi star domain.”
“Not in the Akabuchi star domain?” Harleen was slightly taken aback. “Does he know what Dad is doing now?”
“No idea!” Billy shook his head again. “The old master said it’s not time for us to know yet but assured me that Dad is safe.”
“Alright,” Harleen replied.
After a brief pause, she added, “Honey, I feel like the old master hasn’t told us everything yet.”
“Like the matter of the Ravenwood family’s ancestor with the Golden Bloodline; he knew about it long ago but never told us.”
“And I have a feeling that even without the treasure inside you, we might eventually leave our star domain.”
“I feel the same way,” Billy nodded in agreement.
He had suspected as much for some time now. He also had an inkling that it might be related to the current situation in the Akabuchi star domain but couldn’t figure out all the details yet.
Maybe once they reached Akabuchi City, they would learn more.
“Honey, will we ever return to Glavale?” Harleen asked again.
“Of course!” Billy smiled. “It’s our hometown. No matter how far we go in the future, Glavale will always be our roots; we’ll definitely go back!”
“Yes,” Harleen nodded slightly.
After adjusting her emotions, she changed the topic. “Honey, are you confident about our departure to Holy Heaven City tomorrow?”
“We can give it a try!” Billy nodded.
“The sect leader of Holy Heaven Sect is at least mid-Entering Dao Realm strength; even if Purple Spirit and White Feather join forces, they might not be able to match him,” Harleen said.
“Honey, don’t worry; I’ve got this!” Billy gave her a reassuring look.
“But…” Harleen was still worried.
“Honey, let’s not talk about this anymore; let’s focus on us,” Billy interrupted her with a smile.
Seeing Billy’s gaze, Harleen knew what her husband was thinking. This time she didn’t hesitate much and took the initiative to kiss him…
The next morning after breakfast, Billy led Opal, Amber, Harleen, Ivy, Casey, Azure Fang, Azure Dragon, Ian Blade, Bob, and White Feather towards Holy Heaven City under Lance Wooler’s guidance.
Initially, he wanted to take everyone along but decided against it after some thought over the past couple of days. He left Vermilion Bird and White Tiger behind in Canyon View City because this trip wasn’t about numbers; taking too many people could put everyone at risk.
Vermilion Bird and White Tiger initially insisted on coming along but were eventually persuaded by Billy to stay behind.
This time they didn’t choose a teleportation channel but boarded a starship instead.
“Mr. Billy, have you broken through to second-rank Otherworldly Realm already?”
On the deck, Lance Wooler sensed Billy’s aura and almost bit his tongue in surprise. In just ten days or so? This was unbelievable!
He admired his young lady’s ability to recognize talent even more now; this was definitely an incredibly promising individual!
“It was just luck!” Billy smiled modestly. “Elder Lance isn’t doing too bad either; you’ve advanced another level in just a few days!”
“My progress is nothing compared to yours!” Lance Wooler waved his hand dismissively before continuing seriously. “Mr. Billy regarding last time’s incident my young lady asked me apologize on behalf of herself.”
“She wanted apologize personally but received orders from headquarters requiring her immediate return so she’ll do next time.”
“Miss Wooler is considerate!” replied politely before asking “Is Miss Wooler alright?”
From Lance Wooler’s expression could tell something was off
“After news from Sky City reached headquarters there were differing opinions within commerce guild eldest young master used incident make big fuss causing some pressure on young lady” explained
“Additionally heard recently sect leader personally visited Akabuchi City met president don’t know details but certainly unfavorable young lady”
“Can help Miss Wooler?” offered
“Thank Mr. Billy kind offer currently unnecessary believe young lady manage handle situation” replied gratefully
“If need assistance anytime!” assured
“Thank Mr. Billy!” nodded appreciatively
Several hours later starship landed outskirts Holy Heaven City east suburb journey relatively smooth without encountering mid-route robbers like last time
Disembarking starship group walked towards eastern gate Holy Heaven City