"I want to continue heading north."
Malin shared his plan with Sage Sima, who had come to take charge of the situation. The sage seemed to want to persuade Malin to stay, but after Malin handed him the silver coin and explained how to use it to summon him, the sage had no means to keep Malin from leaving. Thus, he could only wish Malin well and hope for his swift return.
Malin left Tianjin at midnight. This time going north, Malin did not bring along Meng Quyi, who was displeased with his decision but eventually obediently returned to New Hangzhou. She knew that the farther north they traveled, the more she would be a burden rather than a help to Malin.
Besides, her body couldn't handle it—Malin's offspring were sprouting inside her, which alone was enough to make her rein in her whims.
Thus, she obediently returned to New Hangzhou, and her sensibility allowed Malin to see her in a new light.
