Farewell (End)

“Sir, I’m so full~~”

Three years later.

Yanshan City.

Inside a newly opened restaurant.

In a private room, sunlight streamed through the window, casting warm rays onto the dining table. A pristine white tablecloth was neatly spread out, adorned with plates of exquisite dishes.

Six chairs surrounded the table.

Opposite Xu Xi sat Wu Yingxue, who was clutching her round belly and letting out a lazy sigh.

She rested her head on the table, her belly still noticeably swollen, yet her eyes remained fixed on the remaining dishes.

Xu Xi sighed helplessly, “Didn’t I tell you? There’s no need to eat so fast.”

“Eh, but I’m really hungry.”

“When aren’t you hungry?”

“Hehe…”

The princess gave an awkward smile as she rubbed her belly. “I’m just preparing for pregnancy…”

The more she spoke, the more justified her tone became.

It wasn’t until Xu Xi flicked her forehead that she returned to her obedient and well-behaved demeanor.

“Krisha, how’s the food for you all?”

Xu Xi withdrew his hand and turned to the other girls.

“Not as good as what the master makes,” Krisha said flatly, voicing her honest opinion.

“Yeah, it’s pretty average.”

“I thought a new place might be interesting, but compared to Brother’s cooking, it’s still far off.”

Xu Moli wiped her lips with a steady motion.

She wasn’t disappointed.

Xu Xi’s culinary skills had long surpassed the ordinary. It would be strange if some random restaurant could rival him.

The reason they came out today wasn’t just for a meal.

Sampling the new restaurant was merely a side attempt.

“Master, we should go shopping now.”

Ailei reminded him.

Xu Xi picked up his phone from the table and glanced at the time, which clearly read 13:25.

“Already one in the afternoon?”

“Yeah, we really should get going.”

After quickly settling the bill, Xu Xi and the girls stepped out of the restaurant.

It was spring.

The sunlight wasn’t as harsh and scorching as in summer; it was a gentle, warm golden hue, falling softly on their faces with a unique comfort.

Tender buds sprouted, and flowers competed in bloom.

Bright colors dotted the land that had just shaken off winter’s chill, mingling with the lively chatter of people, creating the vibrant spring atmosphere of Yanshan City.

“I remember the maternity and baby supplies store is in this direction.”

“They have everything — clothes, feeding supplies, and suitable furniture for babies.”

Xu Xi recalled as they walked along the main avenue through the city center.

It had been three years since that wedding.

Xu Xi and the girls had already started thinking about having children.

Not that it was urgent.

They mainly wanted to get some understanding first.

And to deal with the hints from both sides of their elders.

Otherwise, Li Wanshou from the capital, along with the princess and the parents of the hero, would constantly drop subtle hints every now and then.

“Speaking of which, Master Wizard,”

Servia, wearing a light green dress and with her hands clasped behind her back, walked beside Xu Xi and said,

“Do you think what we’re doing is a bit strange?”

“A matter that could be solved with just a thought or a wish, yet we’re deliberately taking more time.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

Sunlight filtered softly through the gaps in the treetops above, scattering dappled light into Xu Xi’s palm.

It was bright and warm.

“While having things come true instantly is convenient, it also means losing the joy found in the passage of time.”

“I only feel truly grounded when I measure things with my own hands.”

Xu Xi smiled in response.

Perhaps it was because of years spent confined to a wheelchair.

Rather than sitting at home, controlling everything with a mere thought,

Xu Xi preferred physical action.

Flipping through ancient texts in the study, tending to dragon’s blood herbs in the courtyard, cooking meals in the kitchen, and, like today, choosing maternal and infant products for their future child.

…

They arrived at a large maternal and infant supplies store.

Several girls wandered curiously, their eyes scanning the shelves.

Among them, Ailei’s expression was the most serious, as if she were analyzing and comparing the merits of various products, even innovating better versions.

“Hm, such a cute toy, add it to the shopping list.”

“This one isn’t suitable for children, exclude it.”

“Appropriate formula milk, add it to the shortlist.”

Each person had their own focus.

Some leaned towards baby clothes, others towards baby food, and some towards baby toys.

In the dazzling sea of goods, five figures weaved back and forth.

Their expressions shifted between amazement and contemplation.

Xu Xi smiled as he watched the scene, immersed in beautiful visions of the future.

“Master, which formula do you think is better, this one or the other?”

“I think either is fine, but if I had to choose, the one on the left is a bit better.”

…

“Wizard, what do you think? When we have a child, will it be a boy or a girl?”

“I don’t know either, Servia. Let’s just buy items for both genders.”

After the hero’s awakening,

They ended up buying a mountain of supplies.

…

“Brother, I think these two sets of baby clothes are nice. What do you think?”

“They’re definitely pretty. I think the teacher would like this one too.”

Xu Moli held up a piece of baby clothing with both hands.

It was predominantly red, with a tiger-striped hood attached at the neck, embroidered with a deep black character for “tiger.” Just imagining it made it seem incredibly adorable.

The other outfit was a pure white bunny-ear suit, equally cute in design.

Xu Xi reached out, gently flicking the hood’s ears with his fingers.

He couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

…

“Mentor, I want to buy this.”

Stopping in front of Krisha,

Following her gaze, Xu Xi saw a simple rocking toy, ordinary in shape, with two cherry-colored plastic tassels hanging from the top.

“Is it okay?”

The witch lifted her head slightly, meeting Xu Xi’s eyes.

Her calm eyes revealed a hint of quiet hope.

“Of course, Krisha,” Xu Xi replied, stroking her smooth gray-silver hair. “This is your freedom; you don’t need to ask for my permission.”

“If you like it too, I’ll be very happy.”

A soft smile appeared on her serene face: “Because, I only care about you.”

…

“Sir, sir, how about these toys? I think they’re great!”

“Wait a minute, Yingxue, why did you buy so many?”

“For our future child, of course I have to buy plenty all at once~~”

The princess giggled, pushing several shopping carts, proudly showing Xu Xi her spoils.

Whether it was the various remote-controlled toys that boys loved to play with or the countless dolls and figurines favored by girls, everything was available in abundance, piled up like a small mountain.

“This…”

Xu Xi couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He wasn’t sure whether to praise Wu Yingxue or to gently scold her.

In the end,

he chose to praise.

“Thank you for your hard work, Yingxue. Let’s go pay,” he said softly, gently taking the girl’s hand and heading toward the cashier counter, pulling out his rarely used black card.

【Beep—】

【Your Supreme Card has been charged XXXXX this time】

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On the way home,

everyone’s hands were empty.

All the purchased items had been stored in a small spatial pocket, waiting until they returned to the courtyard to be carefully sorted and organized one by one.

Clouds drifted slowly across the sky.

People on the ground strolled leisurely.

Facing the sun, they walked along a road shimmering with radiant ripples, as if treading on a colossal mirror.

At this moment, Xu Xi had a strange sense of déjà vu.

It was as if he was walking through the final scene of a movie.

The scenery on both sides blurred softly in the light, growing increasingly indistinct, while the few girls beside him appeared clearer and more vivid in his eyes.

“The teacher has been urging us,”

someone said.

“I believe with the things we bought today, he’ll finally calm down for a while.”

“You can’t rush a child’s matters. I need more time to prepare myself mentally to become a father.”

Xu Xi walked along the street.

Each step felt like treading on soft cotton.

When it came to such a momentous life event, the process of reflection seemed especially long; even the passage of time appeared to slow down by countless times, playing out like a slow-motion film.

“Ah, what a beautiful sea of sunflowers.”

Servia’s voice broke through Xu Xi’s thoughts.

He glanced sideways.

To his surprise, at some unknown moment,

a vast, thriving sea of golden sunflowers had appeared in this part of Yanshan City, attracting many people who gathered to admire and take photos.

“Wow—”

The crowd’s exclamations never ceased.

The sunlight’s brilliance shifted with the passage of time, revealing different hues.

Thus,

the sunflower sea’s colors changed as well—

sometimes a dazzling golden glow, sometimes a deep, rich orange-red.

“Sir, this place is so beautiful. Shall we go in and take a stroll?” Wu Yingxue excitedly suggested.

“I don’t mind. Mo Li, what about you all?”

Xu Xi looked toward the others.

Facing the radiant sunflower sea, the girls all agreed, feeling that encountering this place was a subtle kind of fate.

Manipulating their spatial powers,

the group stepped from the noisy outside world into the heart of the sunflower sea.

These sunflowers were a specially cultivated variety, growing tall and strong. If one sat or lay down among them, their figure would be easily concealed by the flowers, hidden from the view of others.

“This is a pleasant surprise.”

Wu Yingxue looked around curiously.

She realized that the view from sitting down in the flower sea, gazing up at the sky, was far more beautiful than simply standing and admiring it.

Instinctively,

she wanted to share this joy with Xu Xi.

“Sir, sir, look over here!”

The princess’s voice went unheard.

Xu Xi sat quietly, staring at the distant sun, seemingly lost in thought.

It was only when the witch waved her hand repeatedly in front of his face that Xu Xi snapped back to reality.

“Mentor, are you alright?”

Krisha asked with concern.

“Sorry, sorry, I’m fine. I just suddenly got distracted.”

Xu Xi’s face showed a hint of apology. “Where were you all just talking about?”

Krisha added, “We were saying how beautiful this sea of flowers is.”

Listening in.

Xu Xi focused his attention on the vast flower field before him, where green and gold intertwined. Those flickers of golden hues were dazzling in a way unlike any other flower species.

The girls wore light green dresses, blue-and-white shoulder cloaks, and pristine white ribbons tying their hair.

Fairies of the flower field?

Ethereal maidens bathed in sunlight?

Xu Xi gave his answer: “It’s indeed beautiful, but… everyone here is even more beautiful.”

“Brother, that kind of cheesy pickup line is outdated. We won’t be happy just because of something like that,” Xu Moli teased.

Yet the smile in her eyes was clearer than anyone else’s.

“I quite like it…”

Servia’s cheeks flushed slightly, her fingers nervously twisting a nearby dark green blade of grass.

The hero was still so easily shy.

Huff—

Huff—

The wind blew through the sea of flowers, making them dance.

Swaying and weaving.

Light and graceful.

The princess inhaled the scent of sunflowers and suggested, “Sir, why don’t we plant a circle of sunflowers inside the courtyard?”

“That way, we can even make all kinds of sunflower seeds snacks ourselves.”

Xu Xi thought for a moment. “The space might not be enough, unless we expand the inner area of the flower garden. But if we do that, it would disrupt the layout of the other flowers.”

At that moment, the witch and the mechanical servant spoke up.

They said they would help handle it.

This patch of golden sunflowers was indeed stunning, making both Krisha and Ailei a bit tempted to replicate the same in the courtyard.

“Then I’ll leave it to you, Krisha, Ailei.”

“Leave it to me, Mentor.”

“Ailei will do her best, Master.”

For the rest of the time, the group sat quietly in the center of the flower sea, gazing up at the sky as it gradually darkened. The orange-red glow of the setting sun bathed the earth in warm light.

Their conversation drifted from topic to topic.

From how they first met, to their wedding.

Then back to Xu Xi’s earlier distraction.

“Brother, what were you thinking about just now?” Xu Moli asked curiously, skillfully wrapping her arm around Xu Xi’s left arm.

“No, it’s not that I was thinking of anything in particular,” Xu Xi chose his words carefully, “It’s just that after leaving the shop, I suddenly felt a bit dazed and melancholic.”

“I understand.”

Servia chimed in, “The Wizard Lord must be worried about the child’s matters, right?”

“When I was little, I had similar experiences—worrying from dawn till dusk about whether I could become a good knight. For that, I even got scolded by my father.”

Xu Xi smiled softly. “Maybe that’s it. I am indeed worried about whether I can be a good father.”

“You definitely will be!”

The girls exchanged a knowing smile.

The sky darkened, the hour grew late, and it was time to return to the courtyard.

Xu Xi stood up from the ground, gently pushed forward by the girls, stepping over the low weeds by the fence, treading the winding, uneven stone path, heading home.

The moment he completely stepped out of the sunflower sea,

He turned his back to the flowers.

Raised his left arm, and without looking back, waved it gently.

“What is the Wizard Lord doing?”

“Saying goodbye to this sea of flowers.”