Chapter 247: Fireworks Promise

He had thought Ye Shiyuan would definitely wait for him.

There was still half an hour before the next day began.

Strictly speaking, he had not broken his promise at all.

Feeling somewhat indignant, Bai He found a place to sit down.

He decided he would wait for half an hour.

If Ye Shiyuan did not come, then he would leave.

Suddenly, his attention was drawn to a red ball of fire rising into the sky.

The fireball slowly ascended into the air.

Then it abruptly blossomed open.

Magnificent flames spread across the heavens, creating an incomparably beautiful scene.

It seemed as though something was drifting down from the sky.

Bai He stretched a hand outside the pavilion.

A flower petal landed softly in his palm.

The scene felt incredibly familiar.

It was almost as if...

A pair of arms suddenly wrapped around his waist from behind, pulling him into a warm embrace.

Ye Shiyuan’s voice sounded beside his ear.

"Master, you came very late."

After all, he had been waiting here for a very long time.

Yet Ye Shiyuan had never considered giving up.

The day had not ended yet.

Master would never deceive him.

Bai He froze slightly.

As he gazed at the dazzling spectacle filling the sky, he finally remembered.

This was the very image of the fireworks display he had once described to Ye Shiyuan.

"Shiyuan, did you prepare this for me?"

"Who else could it possibly be for besides you? I just don’t know whether Master likes it."

Ye Shiyuan remembered every word Bai He had ever said.

At the same time, he was not entirely certain whether what he had created matched the scene Bai He had imagined.

Still, he had already done everything he could.

Bai He turned around and wrapped both arms around Ye Shiyuan’s neck.

"Shiyuan, it’s beautiful. It’s so beautiful. How did you manage this? Where did you get so many flower petals?"

"At the Spirit Pagoda, people regularly post various missions. As long as you accept a mission, you’ll receive the corresponding reward."

"That must have been difficult for you."

Given Ye Shiyuan’s personality, this was not the sort of thing he would normally do.

And yet he had done it anyway.

The reason was obvious.

A faint smile appeared on Bai He’s face.

At the same time, his heart could not help but ache a little for Ye Shiyuan.

Ye Shiyuan held him in his arms and flew into the sky, landing on the back of the Flaming Golden Holy Bird.

The Flaming Golden Holy Bird had already been raised exceptionally well by Ye Shiyuan.

Its injuries had fully healed long ago, yet Ye Shiyuan had never brought it back to use in battle.

Bai He took in the entire breathtaking scenery of the Spirit Pagoda below.

Perhaps this would become the most unforgettable birthday of his life.

There had never been one like it before, and there probably never would be another like it in the future.

"Master, after you returned last time, did the Sect Master punish you?"

When the matter was brought up, Bai He had originally not intended to mention it.

But since Ye Shiyuan had asked, he could only answer.

"Shiyuan, after I go back this time, I’m afraid I won’t be able to come see you anymore."

Ye Shiyuan’s expression dimmed.

"Did the Sect Master really punish you? Was it severe?"

Bai He shook his head.

"It doesn’t really count as a punishment. I’ve already decided that for the next period of time, I’m going to cultivate in the Frostfall Dominion."

So he would not be able to come anymore.

Moreover, the two crises that belonged to Ye Shiyuan here had already been resolved.

As for everything that followed, Ye Shiyuan would be able to handle it himself.

He no longer needed Bai He’s help.

Ye Shiyuan fell silent for a moment before replying,

"Alright."

Nestled in Ye Shiyuan’s embrace, Bai He adjusted himself into a comfortable position and leaned against him.

There was a faint fragrance lingering around Ye Shiyuan.

It was subtle and unique.

Someone had once told Bai He that when you liked a person, you would notice a scent on them that you found especially pleasant.

Perhaps this was what they meant.

"Shiyuan, are you using some kind of incense or fragrance?"

"No."

"Mm... then why do you smell so nice?"

Ye Shiyuan let out a soft laugh.

His heart felt incomparably tender.

He closed his eyes.

This was a moment he wanted to cherish.

For the next year or more, he might never see Bai He again.

But in the Frostfall Dominion, he would not encounter even the slightest danger.

That was good as well.

Still, with such a lively personality, being alone in the Frostfall Dominion would surely be unbearably boring for him.

"Master, thank you."

...

The Frostfall Dominion remained the same year after year, unchanged for centuries.

A young man sat atop a block of profound ice with two Frostfall Blue Sparrow at his side.

The man seated upon the profound ice had a snowflake shaped blue mark between his brows.

The pale blue spiritual energy surrounded him.

His face had grown somewhat thinner and his skin was fair as though covered by a layer of ice.

It gave him an almost crystalline appearance.

Suddenly, Bai He opened his eyes.

His blue irises gradually turned black.

Behind him, the enormous spirit of the Sky Cutting Sword became increasingly distinct before slowly moving to stand before him.

"Congratulations. You have become the true Cryo Sovereign."

He could now perfectly control the power of profound ice.

He would no longer suffer from exhaustion, dizziness, or other symptoms caused by excessively depleting his spiritual energy.

Bai He rested his chin in one hand and looked rather speechless.

Only heaven knew how he had endured all this time.

This wretched place was simply too boring.

"So, can I leave now?"

"Naturally, you can."

Bai He had long been desperate to leave this place.