Eventually, it was only the little fox who accompanied Ye Tiancheng on his departure. Hou Mingzhu brought Ye Qingcheng, and Fatty also tagged along. The three of them saw Ye Tiancheng off.
For some reason, they all felt a sense of melancholy. Hou Mingzhu and Fatty didn't quite understand the reason, but Ye Tiancheng and the little fox knew it very well. Therefore, they were the ones who were most reluctant to part, but they had to maintain a normal facade, acting as if this was just another routine outing to handle matters, so as not to reveal any flaws.
During the farewell, Ye Qingcheng reluctantly bid Ye Tiancheng goodbye, "Daddy, I know you have very important things to accomplish, but you must also remember to come back early."
"Mom and I will be waiting for you at home. Remember us, okay? You must come back safely. Your well-being is the most important thing."
As they say, daughters are the most caring little cotton-padded jackets. Ye Tiancheng felt that for a moment, he was almost swayed. However, it was precisely for this reason that he became even more resolute.
He truly hoped his daughter would grow up well and not be dragged down by a father like him. Therefore, he had to do this. This was also for his daughter's own good. Being able to maintain contact with his daughter and Hou Mingzhu was the best solution Ye Tiancheng could think of.
Ye Tiancheng gave his daughter, Ye Qingcheng, whom he might not be able to hold again, a final hug. He then hugged Hou Mingzhu. After a moment of stunned silence, Hou Mingzhu gently hugged Ye Tiancheng back.
Before leaving, Ye Tiancheng patted Fatty's shoulder, urging him to rest well, and then finally left with the little fox without looking back.
It must be said that this departure, although a significant part of it was Ye Tiancheng's intention to set up a situation to distance himself from those around him to protect their safety, was also mentioned to him by Nuwa Stone.
The excuse Ye Tiancheng used to tell Hou Mingzhu and Fatty was not entirely an excuse. During this period of departure, Ye Tiancheng was not just going into seclusion with the little fox. He would also be searching for and collecting fragments of the Fuxi Qin to retrieve it.
This was something he intended to do from the beginning. Although he occasionally felt weary, tired, and wanted to give up everything, Ye Tiancheng would ultimately persevere.
Because Ye Tiancheng understood that it was precisely because he still had people and things he cared about that some matters were even more imperative for him to undertake. After all, if he didn't do it, how could Ye Tiancheng bear to watch the people he valued and cared about walk towards a dead end together?
Furthermore, bringing the little fox along, they were complementary. On one hand, they both easily influenced those around them and brought threats. However, when Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were together, at least the little fox would not influence Ye Tiancheng.
And the process of collecting the Fuxi Qin fragments would certainly not be easy. Ye Tiancheng was a cultivator with decent cultivation, but he was not adept at supernatural matters. The little fox had no cultivation to speak of, but in supernatural matters, in the art of talismans, the little fox was the most talented and proficient.
Their cooperation could be considered a perfect partnership, complementing each other.
The little fox, despite his young age, displayed such strong talent and had ample room for growth. With his help, even Nuwa Stone admitted that Ye Tiancheng had found a good seedling who would definitely be of great help to him in the future.
Ye Tiancheng didn't think that far ahead. As for whether he could help, he actually hoped more that the little fox could live a better life. Even though the little fox was now following him, he would do his utmost to take good care of the little fox.
Under Ye Tiancheng's instructions, Hou Mingzhu arranged for people to send Ye Tiancheng to a coastal city, and then he shouldered his prepared luggage and walked into the unknown mountains by the sea.
In the beginning, the people arranged by Hou Mingzhu were still accompanying Ye Tiancheng and the little fox. Their presence helped Ye Tiancheng a great deal to a certain extent.
Because once he entered this area, Ye Tiancheng would likely have no opportunity to leave the mountains for a considerable period. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng had prepared many things before entering the mountains, arranging for food, clothing, housing, and transportation to be sufficient for his and the little fox's long-term needs.
The items Ye Tiancheng prepared were naturally not light and were very heavy. If only Ye Tiancheng and the little fox relied on themselves, it would take several trips to manage this equipment.
This was also one of the reasons why Ye Tiancheng did not refuse Hou Mingzhu's offer of help. The main reason was that he hoped someone could help with the luggage problem, as with the little fox, the main labor force for carrying would be himself.
Because even if the little fox was willing to help, Ye Tiancheng would not let a child do such heavy and tiring work. It would primarily be himself doing the work.
Even if the transported luggage was not at risk of being lost, and Nuwa Stone could set up formations and barriers, Ye Tiancheng only had to think about moving those things by himself for a moment to feel that it would be better to have someone help him. Doing all this work alone would seem too foolish, wouldn't it?
It took more than a day to enter the mountains, and Ye Tiancheng finally directed people to set up camp on a certain peak.
Without Nuwa Stone's mention, this place was related to the fragments of the Fuxi Qin. Even Ye Tiancheng himself could feel that the spiritual energy here was extremely abundant, and the environment was very comfortable, making it a very livable place. However, it was probably because it was located in the mountains that it was practically uninhabited.
What was fortunate was that even in such a remote place, unlike in the illusions created by the foreign races before, Ye Tiancheng's phone still had a signal, allowing him to contact Hou Mingzhu and the others.
So, before preparing to hide in the illusion with the little fox, Ye Tiancheng called Hou Mingzhu to report his safety, using a video call.
During the video call, Ye Qingcheng was also present and excitedly leaned over to see her father. Ye Tiancheng chatted with Ye Qingcheng for a while and also showed her the scenery on the mountain.
The scenery here was indeed very pleasant. If it weren't so desolate, it would definitely not be an exaggeration to consider it a tourist attraction.
After chatting with Ye Qingcheng for a while, Hou Mingzhu had someone carry Ye Qingcheng to rest. Hou Mingzhu also inquired about Ye Tiancheng's situation, "How are things on your end? Is the progress going smoothly? Is there anything else you need help with?"
Ye Tiancheng told Hou Mingzhu, "Everything is going smoothly on my end. I found the concealment immediately. This formation is very difficult to find because it moves periodically, and there is no pattern to its movement. It is truly fortunate to have found it so accurately this time."
"There is nothing else I need at the moment. Later, I plan to open this formation and enter it with the little fox to search for the fragments of the Fuxi Qin. I will contact you again as soon as I have an opportunity."
Ye Tiancheng was now making Hou Mingzhu feel more at ease than ever. He had become a model good man. Even this time, he had arrived at such a place, and entering the formation would take a considerable amount of time, with only the little fox by his side, leaving no time for any outside entanglements.
Hou Mingzhu could be said to trust Ye Tiancheng immensely now, so she only cautioned Ye Tiancheng a few words, "Then you must pay attention to your safety, and you must remember to contact me and our daughter. Don't forget, you must take this matter to heart, understand?"
Ye Tiancheng naturally promised repeatedly, "Of course. Haven't I been diligently contacting you all along the way? I will absolutely not make the same mistake again."
Hou Mingzhu recalled that the last time Ye Tiancheng went to find Nuwa Stone, unless affected by irresistible forces, Ye Tiancheng had indeed fulfilled this. Hou Mingzhu nodded, chatted with Ye Tiancheng for a few more words, expressed her concern, and then hung up the phone.
After ending the call with Hou Mingzhu and Ye Qingcheng, Ye Tiancheng did not forget to call Fatty with the little fox to report his safety and indicate that everything was going smoothly.
Fatty, though enviously expressing that he wanted to come along, had promised Ye Tiancheng that he would rest well at home. Therefore, he only spoke about it verbally and would not run out and make things difficult for Ye Tiancheng.
Moreover, with Hou Mingzhu around, and Fatty being Ye Tiancheng's good brother, Hou Mingzhu had also arranged for Fatty to be well taken care of. Ye Tiancheng was very confident in Hou Mingzhu's arrangements.
Both he and Hou Mingzhu were different from before. They were more steady and meticulous in their actions. Hou Mingzhu was a typical strong woman who could arrange everything properly and thoughtfully, leaving no room for error. In any case, Ye Tiancheng felt that Hou Mingzhu would be better at arranging such matters than he himself would be.
Before it got dark, Ye Tiancheng, fearing that the subordinates who had worked hard to accompany him up the mountain would not sleep well at night, used Nuwa Stone's help to create the appearance of triggering the formation while it was still daytime. Then, he called the little fox, and they entered the formation together.
Before this, Ye Tiancheng did not forget to ask these people to stay further away. The excuse was that he was afraid they would be drawn into the formation, but it was not entirely an excuse.
If they were really drawn into the formation, Ye Tiancheng's plan would be completely ruined, and it would be difficult to have a better opportunity to disappear reasonably with the little fox.
After that, he did not keep the subordinates waiting for too long. Ye Tiancheng and the little fox only stayed in the formation for a little over a day before Ye Tiancheng contacted Hou Mingzhu by phone.
Ye Tiancheng told Hou Mingzhu on the phone that the formation would not block the signal and that he could still contact Hou Mingzhu. However, the formation was already sealed, and he and the little fox could not get out, nor could outsiders enter. It was even possible that it would start moving again soon.
Therefore, he asked Hou Mingzhu to withdraw those personnel. Hou Mingzhu was naturally extremely worried, but Ye Tiancheng told her that he and the little fox would be safe inside the formation. It was just that the formation might move, and if the subordinates were guarding the perimeter, he might not be in this location the next time the formation opened.
Moreover, it would only take some time to resolve this formation and retrieve the Fuxi Qin fragments, and there was genuinely no danger. Only then did Hou Mingzhu reluctantly feel a little relieved and agree to withdraw the personnel.
Afterward, Hou Mingzhu told Ye Tiancheng that when the formation transferred and opened again, he must remember to notify her, and she would send people to pick Ye Tiancheng up.
Ye Tiancheng would naturally not go back at that time, but at this present moment, Ye Tiancheng had indeed promised Hou Mingzhu properly.