I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 466 Farewell from a High Place

Chapter 466 Farewell from a High Place

"The Vitality Pill is hard to come by. Last time it was at a friendly price, so this time the price has naturally increased. Do you still want it, host?"

"I want it." Although Xiao Siyue felt bad about the cost, she still bought one.

Having obtained the Vitality Pill, Xiao Siyue pretended to take a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve, but actually from the system space.

"Ah Jin, take this. Remember, you can only eat this when you're in danger. Don't waste it, okay?" Xiao Siyue whispered in Lu Zhijin's arms, placing the small porcelain bottle in his hand.

"What is this?" Lu Zhijin had a guess.

"This is the medicine you took last time. Remember to keep it safe. There's only one pill left."

"Ah Yue, I don't want it. You take it back and keep it safe." He had taken the Vitality Pill before and knew its value. He didn't know how Xiao Siyue obtained it, but it must have been very rare. He didn't want to take it anymore.

“You can keep it; I won’t need it. But if you encounter any danger on the battlefield, it can save your life. You need it more than I do.”

After saying that, Xiao Siyue looked up into Lu Zhijin's eyes and said earnestly, "Ajin, don't make me worry, okay?"

Lu Zhijin clenched the porcelain bottle in his hand and closed his eyes briefly: "Okay." He owed A-Yue too much, too much that he could never repay in this lifetime.

Lu Zhijin took out a pouch from his bosom, put the small porcelain bottle inside, and inside was a jade pendant, the one Xiao Siyue had given him.

Then he put it back in his arms. It was his most treasured possession, and he felt at ease only when he kept it close to his body.

Time flew by, and it was time to say goodbye. The adjutant beside Lu Zhijin had urged him to leave several times.

Xiao Siyue forcibly suppressed her reluctance, left his embrace, and said with a smile, "Goodbye, Ajin. Go quickly, don't be late."

"Okay, Yue, wait for me." Lu Zhijin smiled as well. The two looked at each other and seemed to be smiling, but they both knew that it was just a forced smile.

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back safely." Xiao Siyue waved her hand, got into the carriage, and left.

Lu Zhijin watched Xiao Siyue walk further and further away until her figure completely disappeared from his sight. He slowly turned around, and the smile that had been on his face vanished instantly, as if blown away by a gust of wind, replaced by a deep sorrow of parting.

Meanwhile, Xiao Siyue, sitting in the carriage, felt equally heavy-hearted. Despite her efforts to control her emotions, tears welled up uncontrollably, streaming down her small, delicate cheeks like a burst dam.

"Miss..." Shi Yan and Shi Qing, who were standing to the side, looked at Xiao Siyue with worried expressions and called out softly.

Xiao Siyue shook her head slightly, suppressing her grief, and said, "I'm fine. Let's stop up ahead for a bit. I want to take one more look."

The carriage continued for a short distance before finally stopping not far from the military camp. There was a small hill there, and from its summit, one could see the road the troops would cross when they left.

Xiao Siyue alighted from the carriage and, with somewhat heavy steps, slowly climbed to the top of the mountain. Standing atop the mountain, she gazed into the distance, her eyes fixed on the road leading into the distance, as if by simply looking at it like this, she could forever etch Lu Zhijin's image into her heart.

After waiting for a while, Xiao Siyue saw the main group appear. Because they were far away, she couldn't see their faces clearly, but she immediately recognized the person on the first horse as Lu Zhijin.

Xiao Siyue kept her eyes fixed on him, unwilling to look away for even a moment.

As if sensing something, Lu Zhijin looked in this direction and saw a small figure on the distant mountain – it was A-Yue.

She hasn't gone back yet. The wind is so strong on the mountain. What if she gets sick? Lu Zhijin wanted to tell Xiao Siyue to go back quickly, but they were too far apart. Even if he shouted loudly, Xiao Siyue wouldn't hear him.

"General, what are you looking at?" The adjutant looked in the direction Lu Zhijin was looking, puzzled.

"Is that Princess Zhaoning?"

Lu Zhijin nodded: "Mm."

Looking at Princess Zhaoning on the distant mountaintop, the adjutant couldn't help but show a hint of envy. He smiled and said, "Princess Zhaoning is so good to you. Not only did she come to see you off so early, but she also stood on the mountaintop watching you leave."

He sighed inwardly, wondering why he wasn't so lucky to meet such a beautiful, well-connected, and kind-hearted girl. Compared to her, his own luck seemed rather poor.

Hearing the adjutant's words, Lu Zhijin felt somewhat pleased, but even more so, he felt sorry for Xiao Siyue. Since the two of them got together, he seemed to have brought no benefit to A-Yue; instead, he always caused her worry and pain.

At this moment, Lu Zhijin deeply realized his shortcomings, feeling unworthy of such a wonderful woman as Xiao Siyue. However, despite being filled with guilt and unease, he could not sever his feelings for Xiao Siyue, because he loved her too much and couldn't bear to let her go.

However, Lu Zhijin secretly resolved that from now on he would cherish Xiao Siyue and never let her suffer any harm again. He would strive to become a better person so that he could be worthy of Xiao Siyue's love.

"Miss, look! The young master is looking at you!" Shi Qing exclaimed excitedly with a big smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyue's heart stirred, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Although her eyesight wasn't as sharp as a martial artist's, and she could only make out a blurry figure, she could still feel Lu Zhijin's gaze.

So, Xiao Siyue gently raised her hand and waved it a few times in Lu Zhijin's direction.

Lu Zhijin, meanwhile, kept turning back to gaze at Xiao Siyue, his eyes never leaving her. When he saw Xiao Siyue waving at him, a warm smile immediately appeared on his face. Without hesitation, he extended his own hand and waved in return, responding to her greeting.

They only slowly lowered their hands when they could no longer see each other's figures.

A cool breeze blew by, and Shi Yan couldn't help but shiver. He wrapped his clothes tighter around himself. He was a martial artist, and he felt cold. One could only imagine how cold his young lady must feel.

Shi Yan quickly said, "Miss, the young master can no longer see. Let's go down the mountain. It's too cold here. Be careful not to catch a cold."

“Okay.” Xiao Siyue nodded. Lu Zhijin was no longer on the road, and even the soldiers had disappeared. She had been standing on the mountain for a long time.

Xiao Siyue looked back one last time, praying in her heart that Lu Zhijin would return in triumph soon, and then went down the mountain to go home.