Chapter 418 Farewell
Without further ado, Xu Qing immediately prepared to set off.

Fortunately, Master Abei's health has almost recovered in the past few days, so he doesn't need to worry too much.

Before Xu Qing left, he went to see Master Yuxian on purpose, hoping to inquire about the seal of Mount Tai. However, Master Yuxian complained to him a lot, saying that he had no conscience and only remembered him when he had something to do, and never came to see him on weekdays.

Hearing this, Xu Qing blushed and reflected deeply.

Master Yuxian then got to the point and said, "Mount Tai has been the place where emperors have performed Fengshan since ancient times. Emperors have offered sacrifices to the gods of heaven and earth, declared peace in the world, publicized the emperor's achievements, and at the same time expressed their reverence for heaven and earth and prayed for peace and prosperity for the country and the people."

Xu Qing nodded repeatedly after hearing this, but Master Yuxian stopped talking after he finished.

He couldn't help but ask, "What else? What about the seven seals of Mount Tai?"

Master Yuxian said: "This is all I can say. You can figure out the rest on your own. It's getting late. Let's set off quickly and don't waste time."

Xu Qing tried to persuade Master Yuxian for a long time, but Master Yuxian refused to give in.

Seeing this, Xu Qing had to leave reluctantly.

When Ju went downstairs, everyone came to see him off.

Master Abei warned, "Ah Qing, you must be careful. You don't know what tricks the dark cooking world will use. If the legendary kitchen utensils are taken away by them, they are taken away. Don't fight to the death, and don't gamble with your life, understand?"

Xu Qing nodded quickly, "Master, I understand."

A Mao came over and said, "Brother Qing, you must come back often. I will miss you!"

Xu Qing patted his head and said, "Amu, from now on, Master and Ju will depend on you when they go downstairs."

Amu patted his chest and promised, "I will definitely take good care of Mom and Ju downstairs!"

Xu Qing nodded and said, "Okay, I believe you."

Hong Xi, Li Shun and others came forward to greet Xu Qing.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Xu Qing looked up and found Ke Ling hiding in the crowd.

Xu Qing said: "Ke Ling, you have to take good care of yourself too."

Ke Ling was in low spirits. "Ah Qing, you've only been back for a few days, and you're leaving again?"

Xu Qing said helplessly: "I also want to stay a few more days, but unfortunately something new has happened. After these things are resolved, I will come back to see you."

Ke Ling didn't say anything.

By that time, I don’t know how much time will have passed.

Waiting and waiting, even for a reply letter, and I don’t know how long this will last.

These days, she has long been accustomed to seeing Xu Qing every day and helping him.

All the things they had experienced before, at this moment, gathered into turbulent emotions in her heart, constantly impacting her heart.

This separation is even more difficult to bear than the last one.

What’s even more difficult is that I don’t know when we will meet again.

Ke Ling opened her mouth and wanted to say goodbye, but her throat choked and she couldn't say anything.

Seeing that Ke Ling was upset, Xu Qing didn't know what to say, so he just patted her on the shoulder as a comfort.

After saying goodbye to everyone, under Master Abei's repeated admonitions, Xu Qing almost swore that he would never gamble with his life, and only then was Master Abei let him go.

Xu Qing mounted his horse and headed towards Mount Tai.

Seeing Xu Qing's figure disappear at the end of the road and everyone dispersed one by one, Ke Ling's tears that had been held back in her heart finally fell.

Master Abei wiped her tears and said, "Keling, don't cry. Ah Qing will come back in the future because this is his home."

"But I don't know how long I have to wait for him to come back. What if he forgets? What if he is chased by many things like this time, and is held back again and again, who knows when he will come back? Can I only wait for him? Wait and wait... until he has done everything, until he is finally willing to come back?" Ke Ling's eyes were red from crying. She looked at Master Abe in confusion, trying to find an answer.

Ke Ling's questions hit Master Abei's heart like huge rocks, shaking her heart to pieces.

Because she was also waiting, waiting for someone who she didn't know when he would come back, waiting for someone who she didn't know when she would meet again.

I waited for days, months, and years, as if this long wait would continue forever.

She believed that he would come back and that there would be a day when they would meet again.

But the pain of waiting accumulates day by day, becoming more severe than the day before.

"Mom, what should I do? I..."

Ke Ling threw herself into Master Abei's arms, crying so hard that she was out of breath and stuttering when she spoke.

Master Abe just stood there stiffly, holding her helplessly.

Yes, what should she do?
What should I do……

Master Abei gritted his teeth, squatted down, helped Ke Ling wipe away her tears, and said, "Go find him. It's not too late now, go find him."

Ke Ling was stunned, "But..."

If she went to find Xu Qing, would it cause trouble for Xu Qing?

Xu Qing was facing an unprecedentedly powerful enemy, and she could not help at all. Even if she went to find him, what could she do?

Will her arrival make Xu Qing feel annoyed and unhappy?

All these worries weighed on her heart, and no matter how sad she was, she could not take a step to chase him. She could only watch his back gradually disappear into the distance.

Master Abei seemed to know what she was thinking and said, "You have to go even if he is unhappy. If he asks you to come back, you have to stick with him and follow him closely. He can't get rid of you no matter where he goes. It doesn't matter if it causes trouble for him. You have to go even if you can't help. Go find him and don't wait any longer."

Master Abei's words were like injecting new energy into Ke Ling's body, making her body, which had become cold and shivering due to crying, become hot again, and allowing her confused heart to finally find the direction it should go.

Ke Ling wiped her tears vigorously, her eyes firm, "Mom, I understand. I'll go pack my things now."

After saying that, Ke Ling hurried back to her room and carefully packed the clothes and supplies she needed to bring into the package.

Hong Xi and Li Shun had not yet walked far away. Seeing this, they asked curiously, "Master Abei, what is Ke Ling doing?"

"She's going to look for Ah Qing."

Li Shun was surprised and asked, "What? Master Abei, why didn't you stop her?"

Master Abe shook his head and said, "Let her go."

"But……"

Li Shun wanted to say more when he was pulled away by Hong Xi.

Although they didn't know what Master Abei was considering, since it was Master Abei who made the decision, they didn't need to say anything more. They believed that Master Abei must have her own considerations, and they just needed to trust her because that's what they had always done.

Ke Ling hurriedly packed up her things, said goodbye to Master A Mao and Master A Bei, and rode her horse to chase Xu Qing.

Master Abei's eyes were filled with tears as he watched Ke Ling's figure gradually disappear into the distance.

Isn't she worried and anxious?
But if Ke Ling had to endure the pain she was experiencing, it would be better to let her go after him.

Chef Abei is different from Ke Ling. She has too many things that she can't let go of, including Ju Xialou, A Mao, Hong Xi, Li Shun and the people in this town, and their happy smiles every time they taste her dishes.

These were her responsibilities and her ties. She couldn't give them all up to chase after that person who was nowhere to be found.

Therefore, let Ke Ling go and pursue her desperately.

(End of this chapter)