Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

Chapter 188 Preparations Before Leaving!

During the day, in Su Baichen's room.

Su Baichen, dressed in a plain white robe, stood in front, his gaze slowly sweeping over the people who were most connected to him.

On the left are the sisters, Cai Lin and Cai Die. Today, Cai Lin is wearing a dark gold dress with delicate snake patterns embroidered on the hem, perfectly blending the majesty and charm of Queen Medusa.

She stood there quietly, her back ramrod straight, but deep within her violet eyes lay a barely perceptible unease.

Cai Die stood beside her sister, her usual liveliness gone, her lips tightly pursed, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

On the right are his three disciples. Cao Ying is dressed in a pill refiner's robe, her expression calm, but her hands clasped at her sides are slightly white; Little Fairy Doctor bites her lower lip, her emerald eyes filled with worry; Qing Lin lowers her head, her special eyes glistening with tears.

Yun Yun, as a maid, stood a little further back. At this moment, she quietly looked at Su Baichen, her phoenix eyes revealing a complex expression—concern, reluctance, and an indescribable tenderness.

"This seclusion will last for ten years," Su Baichen's voice rang out, calm and clear.

After he finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence, followed by a few suppressed gasps.

"Ten years?!" Cai Die was the first to speak, her voice trembling, "Brother-in-law, that's been so long..."

Cao Ying took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Master, what kind of ruins are these that require such a long period of time? This disciple is willing to go with you."

"Ying'er, you're so kind." Su Baichen looked at her gently.

“But this ruin is extremely mysterious, and only one person can enter at a time.” He looked around at the crowd.

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes reddened slightly: "But Master, ten years is just too long..."

Qinglin raised her head, her special eyes already brimming with tears: "Master, can... can we not go?"

Su Baichen walked up to Qinglin and gently patted her shoulder: "Silly girl, the path of cultivation is inherently long. Ten years may be a long time for ordinary people, but for us cultivators, it is just a blink of an eye."

He turned to look at everyone, his tone solemn: "I know ten years is not a short time, but this ancient ruin is crucial to my breakthrough. The path of cultivation becomes more and more difficult as you go on. Some people go into seclusion for decades, and some are even stuck in a bottleneck for their entire lives. It is fortunate that I can give a definite ten-year period."

Cai Lin was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Since it is necessary for cultivation, we should support it."

Her voice was calm, but Su Baichen saw that her knuckles were white from clenching her fists, which were hidden in her sleeve.

Su Baichen smiled slightly and waved his sleeve lightly.

Five streaks of light flew out from his sleeve and hovered in front of the five people respectively.

What was given to Cai Lin was a dark gold snake-shaped ring, with a drop of solidified crimson blood inlaid at the snake's head. "This ring is infused with three drops of my life essence blood. If in danger, it will protect its owner on its own and summon my avatar to descend."

The butterfly received a seven-colored bracelet, each bead shimmering with a different luster. "Each of these seven beads possesses a unique power, capable of withstanding seven fatal attacks. Butterfly, you have a restless nature, so remember to wear it with you at all times."

A small alchemy furnace floated in front of Cao Ying, its body engraved with ancient runes.

"This 'Mysterious Heaven Guardian Furnace' can not only help you refine pills, but it is also a supreme defensive treasure. As long as the furnace fire is extinguished, the protective shield will not break."

The Little Fairy Doctor's jade pendant contained a wisp of blue flame sealed in its center.

"This fire is taken from the Netherworld and can subdue all poisons. You are often accompanied by poisonous creatures, so I can rest assured with it by my side."

Qinglin's gift was the most special—a talisman made from dragon scales, with pale gold patterns flowing across the scales.

"This amulet can enhance the power of your Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, and may save your life in a critical moment."

Finally, Su Baichen walked up to Yun Yun and took out a warm, smooth white jade pendant: "Yun'er, this jade pendant contains three of my sword energies. Each one is equivalent to a full-force attack from me. Use it with caution."

Yun Yun took the jade pendant, gently stroking it with her fingertips, and whispered, "Young Master, ten years... I'll wait for you to come back."

Su Baichen gave her a deep look, then looked at everyone: "These treasures can protect you for a while, but the most important thing is your own cultivation. During my absence, you must cultivate diligently and not slack off."

Cai Lin finally spoke, her voice soft yet unusually firm: "We will be alright. You must... return safely."

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As evening fell, Su Baichen slowly walked towards his room.

He paused slightly as he pushed open the carved wooden door.

No candles were lit in the room; only moonlight streamed through the window lattices, casting dappled shadows on the jade floor. And on the large brocade bed lay two familiar figures.

Cai Lin lay on her side on the inside of the bed, her long, dark hair cascading down her pillow like a waterfall.

She wore only a gossamer-thin, dark gold gauze dress, through which the moonlight outlined her breathtaking curves.

Cai Die lay beside her sister, wearing a light purple gauze nightgown, playing with the ends of her hair with her fingers.

Seeing Su Baichen push the door open and enter, Cai Die's eyes lit up, and the corners of her lips curled into a playful smile.

"What are you all doing..." Su Baichen stood by the door, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Cai Lin slowly sat up, her gauze dress slipping off her shoulders to reveal her jade-like skin.

Her purple eyes shimmered with a complex light under the moonlight, a mixture of reluctance and a hint of amusement: "What do you think? This departure will last for ten years. Can you really bear to leave without feeding us properly?"

"Yes, yes!" Cai Die sat up abruptly, jumped off the bed barefoot, and fluttered to Su Baichen's side like a light butterfly, hugging his arm.

"Sister is right! Brother-in-law, you're not leaving today unless you feed us well!"

Su Baichen looked down at Cai Die's pretty face, then looked up to meet Cai Lin's deep gaze, and shook his head helplessly: "Uh...you guys are being silly. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning, so I should get some rest tonight."

"It's precisely because you're leaving tomorrow that I can't let you go tonight." Cai Lin's voice suddenly lowered, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor. She stretched out her hand, her slender fingers making a grasping motion in the air.

A gentle suction force came, and Su Baichen felt his body lighten. He involuntarily flew towards the bed and finally landed steadily in Cai Lin's warm embrace.

"Hey, hey, hey, Cai Lin, stop messing around..."

"I'm not making a fuss." Cai Lin hugged him tightly, her voice close to his ear, the warm breath making Su Baichen's heart tremble slightly.

"Ten years...a whole ten years. Do you know how long ten years is? Long enough for a person to forget another person's body temperature, to forget the feeling of a hug..."

This was the first time her voice had revealed such obvious vulnerability, which pained Su Baichen's heart.

Cai Die snuggled into his arms, tilting her little face up, her eyes glistening with tears: "Brother-in-law, please give in to us... We really, really miss you..."

Chapter 189 Naming the Child; Sparring on Poseidon Island!

Seeing the deep reluctance and longing hidden in the eyes of the two sisters, Su Baichen's last trace of resistance dissipated.

He sighed softly and reached out to embrace them both.

The moonlight shifted subtly, and the gauze curtains on the bed had been drawn at some point. Behind the thin curtains, three figures could be vaguely seen intertwined and entangled.

Cai Lin's kiss was passionate and deep, carrying the domineering and possessive nature unique to Queen Medusa. Her fingers traced Su Baichen's back, leaving a trail of burning sensation.

Butterfly, like a mischievous kitten, would sometimes peek out from her sister's side and offer delicate kisses, and sometimes draw circles on his chest with her fingertips.

“Brother-in-law…” Cai Die murmured in the gap, her voice soft and sweet.

"You must remember us...you must remember us every day..."

Su Baichen didn't speak, but responded with an even deeper kiss.

That night, no words could fully describe it; it was a fusion of souls at their deepest depths.

Cai Lin abandoned her queenly reserve, and Cai Die shed her girlish shyness.

Su Baichen responded to their enthusiasm, deeply imprinting his warmth, breath, and heartbeat into every moment of that night.

It wasn't until late at night that Cai Die curled up beside Su Baichen and fell into a deep sleep. Her little face still bore traces of tears, but the corners of her lips were slightly upturned, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Cai Lin nestled softly in Su Baichen's arms, her breath slightly ragged, fine beads of sweat glistening on her forehead. Moonlight shone through the gauze curtains onto her face, revealing a rare vulnerability in her exquisite features.

She raised her eyes, her purple pupils gazing silently at Su Baichen in the dim light. After a long while, she spoke softly, "Baichen... did you really go to the ruins for further studies?"

Su Baichen's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

Cai Lin was incredibly perceptive and immediately noticed his unusual behavior. She didn't press him for details, but simply sighed softly and gently stroked his cheek with her fingertips: "If you don't want to tell me, then you don't have to. Everyone has their own secrets... I just want you to promise me that you'll return safely in ten years."

Seeing her feigned composure despite her obvious worry, Su Baichen felt a bittersweet warmth well up inside him. After a long silence, he finally spoke in a low voice: "Actually... I have a treasure that can transport me to another world. The so-called 'ruins' are actually another realm."

Cai Lin's pupils contracted slightly, but she wasn't overly shocked. Over the years, she had already noticed that Su Baichen harbored many secrets.

"Is it dangerous?" She asked this one question, her voice soft but carrying immense weight.

Su Baichen shook his head and hugged her even tighter: "It's not dangerous. That treasure will protect me. When I return, my cultivation will definitely advance another level, and then..."

He didn't need to finish speaking; Cai Lin already understood. In the Dou Qi Continent, strength reigns supreme. Without sufficient power, how could one protect everything they cherish?

Cai Lin buried her face deep in his chest, and after a long while, she said in a muffled voice, "You must stay safe."

"I promise."

After another moment of silence, Cai Lin suddenly asked softly, "Bai Chen... what do you think we should name our child if we ever have one?"

Su Baichen was slightly taken aback.

In the original novel, Cai Lin does indeed have a child, a girl named Xiao Xiao.

Originally, Su Baichen also wanted to use the evolution of this name, "Su Xiao," but now that it's here, he suddenly feels a bit resistant.

His child with Cai Lin is the fruit of their love; it's his child, not Xiao Yan's.

His child with Cai Lin should be the fruit of their love, a brand new life. Why should it follow the path of someone else's name?

He pondered for a long time, the moonlight flowing quietly inside the tent.

"If it's a daughter, let's name her Su Ling'er," he said slowly, his voice gentle yet firm.

May she be as ethereal as a fairy, live a joyful life, and be our little princess forever.

"If it's a son... I'll name him Su Xiao. I hope he'll aspire to great heights, stand tall and upright, and protect everything he loves."

Cai Lin chuckled softly in the darkness. She liked those two names, and even more so, she liked the deep expectation and love in Su Baichen's tone when he spoke of them.

"Okay," she replied softly, finding the most comfortable position in his arms and falling into a deep sleep.

As dawn broke, Su Baichen quietly got up.

He dressed neatly and looked back at the two sisters sleeping peacefully on the bed.

Cai Die, nestled in her brocade quilt, slept soundly, a faint smile playing on her lips. Cai Lin lay on her side, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows on her cheeks, her sleeping face serene.

Su Baichen leaned down and planted a gentle kiss on Cai Lin's forehead, then tucked the blanket around Cai Die.

Then he walked to the center of the room, closed his eyes, and his mind stirred slightly.

A portal of light silently appeared, within which a galaxy spun and shimmered, leading to an unknown distance. Su Baichen took one last look at the room filled with tender memories before resolutely stepping through the portal.

The moment his figure disappeared, the portal rippled out like water before vanishing without a trace, as if it had never existed.

On the bed, Cai Lin slowly opened her eyes.