The rag picking sister turned out to be a weapon refiner

[She's fine, but it's a pity you won't be able to see her anymore, because I will become your new system.]

Hu Xingtong was shocked when he heard what Gongzu Chenyu said, "Why?"

Gongzu Chenyu was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Chen Wu violated some taboos and rules, but I saved her. However, she can't help you with your future journey, so I have to take over. Of course, I can't say much. At most, I can help you with your doubts when you get the things you want. The rest is up to you."

Upon hearing this, Hu Xingtong frowned and felt even more uneasy.

"Then should I hand the things over to my fellow disciples so that I have a way out?" Judging from the situation of opening the Duankong Disk in the previous life, if she was in danger, someone would need to help her open the Duankong Disk.

[Keep it. You might need it. Besides, you've come this far in your life, and there's no turning back. Either you take back your authority, or you're completely wiped out by the rules. You... can only move forward!]

Gongzu Chenyu's voice was without any emotion, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting Hu Xingtong's heart.

"But...Chen Wu..." There was a hint of hesitation and reluctance in Hu Xingtong's words. Chen Wu had accompanied her for a lot, and the bond between the two lives also made her worried about Chen Wu's safety.

"She's fine. I've placed her in a safe place. We'll see each other again after you complete your mission. Now, you need to focus on your mission and how to maximize your strength within the scope of the rules."

Hu Xingtong took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil. However, the panic of having no way out still engulfed her. After all, she was just a child from a small family. Even if she was a child of destiny in this world, she would still be afraid of the unknown future.

Although she knew in her heart that there was no turning back from the moment she embarked on this path, Chen Wu's departure still made her feel lost and uneasy. Even when Gongzu Chenyu said that she could only give it a try and had no way out, it was enough to make her fearful and daunted.

Are you afraid?

"Yes, if I die, there will be no chance at all." It is better to live a miserable life than to die, Hu Xingtong did not dare to take that step.

[But... that's the truth, are you sure you don't want to go and see it?] Gongzu Chenyu's voice was light, but one could always hear the gentle persuasion in it.

"The truth, isn't that power?" Hu Xingtong became interested. Between the power to leave the world and the truth she longed for, she chose the latter because she always felt that the truth was the key to determining her life or death.

"Isn't it enough if the truth can help you? Once you get the truth, life or death is up to you, and we can have a happy ending."

Although he didn't understand, Hu Xingtong became interested. Even though he was still afraid of the unknown, he also had a strong desire for knowledge, which was contradictory and awkward.

[In short, go and take a look. There are many ways to create a path of ascension for this world, but authority is the fastest and most efficient method. You can choose to go or not, but going will benefit you the most. Choosing not to go will make it more difficult for you to break through the realm and ascend to another dimension. In short, it's your choice.]

Hu Xingtong was silent for a long time. He felt that Gongzu Chenyu had just said some irrelevant and sarcastic remarks, which was the same as not saying anything at all.

"Oh..." Hu Xingtong sighed. Now that things have come to this, it doesn't matter whether he goes or not, so he might as well go and take a look.

"Yes, but I must say goodbye first."

……

There are many ways to say goodbye, but... the most unforgettable way of saying goodbye that is engraved in the genes of the Chinese people is - eating.

So, for once, Hu Xingtong cooked a decent meal himself.

He was busy until the evening, and then asked Xinghui and Yanhui to call everyone over.

Watching the familiar faces gradually approaching, Hu Xingtong felt reluctant but also relieved.

The faces she drew were all good-looking enough, the men were handsome and the women were beautiful, pleasing to the eyes and pleasing to the eye.

But, after a brief acquaintance, we are about to part.

But that’s not right. It’s been almost a hundred years, so it’s not too late.

Tan Luo, Sun Ze, Han Qianyu, Xiao Yuheng, Tan Yuruo, Gu Sihe, Ye Nanhe, Zuo Ya and Wen Zhao are all good friends and family members that he has made in this world. Of course, there are many more, such as Bai Chengyan and Lan Qingmo, Dan Yangzi and Sinan, and many more.

A group of people looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, and then they turned their heads and looked at Hu Xingtong, knowing the answer in their hearts.

"Sit down and try what I cook. Is it delicious?"

The only benefit of Gongzu Chenyu making a system is that he can bring himself some seasonings that are only available in the real world. Therefore, Hu Xingtong's meal depends entirely on those delicious seasonings.

Everyone understood each other tacitly and didn't say anything. Instead, they each took their bowls and chopsticks and tasted Hu Xingtong's cooking.

"It's delicious. Senior sister's cooking is even more delicious than senior brother's!" Xiao Yuheng provided emotional value to Hu Xingtong while eating.

The more Hu Xingtong watched, the funnier it became, and the more he wanted to cry.

【It’s sad to say goodbye.】

"I know, but I also want to say goodbye to them properly, at least without leaving any regrets." Hu Xingtong responded to Gongzu Chenyu in his heart, but looking at the warm and harmonious scene in front of him, he felt even more reluctant to leave.

At the dinner table, laughter and occasional silence intertwined, as everyone cherished this rare time together in their own way. Hu Xingtong frequently added more food to the table, her eyes filled with both reluctance and well wishes. She hoped that even after she left, these people would continue to live happily.

Gu Sihe patted Hu Xingtong's shoulder and said with a mysterious smile: "Okay, this meal is worth it. I didn't know you could cook so well. I will come here often in the future. You have to cook more often."

"Okay, as long as you don't mind." Hu Xingtong responded, but he felt mixed emotions.

She herself didn't know how long she could stay, let alone when they would meet again.

After dinner, everyone sat together, and Hu Xingtong slowly spoke: "Actually, the reason I called everyone here today, besides eating, is because I have something else I want to tell you."

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, and everyone waited quietly for Hu Xingtong's next words.

"I may have to leave for a while to do something very important." Although Hu Xingtong's voice was soft, it was clearly heard by everyone.

"Will it take a long time?" Han Qianyu asked with reluctance in her eyes.

Hu Xingtong shook her head: "I don't know, maybe a long time, maybe..." She didn't continue, because even she herself didn't know what the future would be like.

"Sister, don't worry. The road ahead is long. Just go forward boldly. No matter how far you go, as long as you look back, we will be here." Tan Yuruo held Hu Xingtong's hand tightly, with a glint of understanding in her eyes.

Hu Xingtong nodded with emotion, his eyes slightly red. He looked around and saw that everyone was smiling and nodding, as if they had seen through him a long time ago. He sighed and said, "Thank you."

I can’t bring myself to say anything too corny, so I can only say thank you.

As night fell, everyone said their goodbyes reluctantly. Hu Xingtong stood at the door, watching everyone leave until their figures disappeared into the night.

In the end, Hu Xingtong didn't have the courage to go to the Central Region to take another look. He could only ask Jingli to pass his message to Lingxian and ask him to say goodbye to Sixu and the other four on his behalf.