"Alright!"
Xavier didn't refuse, as he indeed wished for someone to accompany him.
It had been too long since he returned, and he was inevitably feeling a bit homesick.
"You should go back and rest early; we'll depart tomorrow morning."
Xavier smiled with relief; Furina's initiative to accompany him filled his heart with an indescribable warmth.
"Got it, you rest early too!"
Furina waved at Xavier, then disappeared from the living room.
Looking at where Furina had disappeared, Xavier's mind was a whirl of thoughts.
That phone call reminded him of many things, not just some childhood memories.
There were also many memories about his parents.
Indeed, even the relatives he disliked the most could stir up those memories that shouldn't be recalled.
...
The next morning, Xavier tidied up briefly and waited for Furina to arrive.
However, he didn't wait for Furina but for little Klee.
"Xavier!"
Klee pounced into Xavier's embrace and then happily said, "Xavier, Mama sent Klee a letter! She said she met many traveling Dodoco, just like dandelions. Klee really wants to go see them!"
Klee handed the letter to Xavier, who found the handwriting somewhat messy after reading it.
Indeed, Ms. Alice is truly unique...
However, as a mother, Alice was actually very competent.
After all, she not only had to guard dangerous borders but also provide Klee with a relatively complete childhood.
From the Golden Apple Archipelago, it was clear that if she had time, she would spoil Klee immensely.
"Huh, Xavier, why are you carrying a backpack? Are you going out to play today?" Klee noticed the backpack beside Xavier and asked.
Xavier patted Klee's little head and said, "No, something happened at Xavier's home, so I have to go back for a trip."
"Hmm~ Isn't this Xavier's home? Does Xavier have two homes?"
Klee's question seemed like just a child's innocent remark, but it made Xavier feel a bit emotional.
"Yes, many people have two homes, especially after they grow up."
Xavier didn't know if Klee could understand what he meant, or perhaps he just wanted to say it.
"Hmm, Klee doesn't understand!" Klee indeed looked bewildered, but her eyes were firm as she said, "Then Klee wants to go to Xavier's second home too!"
She didn't understand what two homes meant; she only knew it was Xavier's home, so she had to go see it no matter what.
"Do you really want to go? That place is very far, and you might not be back until evening."
"Klee isn't scared! Klee dares to walk alone at night, and even if Klee meets a Hilichurl, Klee won't be afraid!"
When Klee said this, Xavier didn't doubt it one bit.
With her combat power, the ones who should be scared were the Hilichurl.
"What second home? Xavier, did you buy another house?"
Hu Tao had arrived at some point, pushing open the door to Xavier's bedroom.
Xavier said somewhat speechlessly, "Why are you not sleeping early in the morning, running over here?"
"Early to bed, early to rise makes you healthy and wise! Don't you know that?" Hu Tao said with her hands on her hips, "So what exactly does 'second home' mean?"
Xavier helplessly explained, "Taigong passed away, so I have to go back for the funeral."
"What? A funeral! Why didn't you ask me to handle it!" Hu Tao's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new world.
"Because I only found out last night."
"Well, I don't care. You have to take me to see it, to see how Taigong's funeral is handled, so I can learn."
"Haven't you watched many videos online already?"
"How can that be the same? Seeing it with your own eyes and seeing it online is a completely different feeling, isn't it?"
Hu Tao always had her reasons, and Xavier really wanted to refuse.
Taking her to see the funeral was fine, but the key was that Hu Tao was too noisy.
If something went wrong, he wouldn't even have the face to see Taigong if he died.
But Hu Tao was simply too tormenting.
She insisted on going together no matter what.
Having no choice, Xavier could only agree to Hu Tao.
And he warned, "You remember this: once we're there, you stay put and watch quietly. No talking, and don't leave my sight."
"Mhm! Don't worry, Hall Master I know best how to behave!"
Hu Tao agreed readily, but whether she could actually do it was another matter.
He glanced at the time; it was a little past seven in the morning.
If nothing unexpected happened, Furina would be arriving soon.
Sure enough, in less than two minutes, Furina appeared in the living room.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm a bit late." Furina apologized to Xavier, seemingly having overslept.
"It's fine, as long as we can make it."
Xavier wasn't that anxious, as his hometown was only about 100 kilometers from Jiangcheng.
It was only a two-hour drive, so he wasn't in a hurry at all.
Moreover, he didn't need to prepare anything; it was a same-day trip.
Just as Xavier was holding the car keys and about to leave, Nahida arrived with Balladeer.
"Yo, long time no see, A-Mao!"
"Hmph!"
Balladeer snorted, crossing his arms, clearly having no intention of greeting Xavier.
"It's because A-Mao hasn't been here for a long time, so I brought him here for some fresh air," Nahida explained with a smile.
Balladeer then spoke, "Don't get it wrong, Buer, I came willingly, you didn't bring me."
"To me, there doesn't seem to be much difference. Anyway, it's good that you could come."
Nahida was like a worried mother, always hoping her rebellious son would be obedient and grow up healthy.
"By the way, Xavier, are you going on a long trip?"
Seeing their appearance, Nahida guessed they were going on a long trip.
"I'm going back for a funeral, so I might have to trouble you with the house today," Xavier nodded.
"You go ahead, I'll help you look after Venti and the others."
Nahida indeed knew what Xavier was worried about. Since Hu Tao had gone with Xavier, the only remaining trouble was Venti.
Of course, there was also Itto, that big smart guy.
With Nahida's assurance, Xavier finally left with complete peace of mind.
He glanced at the garage; Xavier didn't choose the Bentley because it was too flashy.
Instead, he chose the BMW 7 Series he had bought not long ago.
Hmm...
Although, for most people, a BMW was already quite luxurious.
"Off we go, to attend the funeral!"
After leaving the residential area and driving onto the road, Hu Tao poked her head out the window.
The wind blew across her cheeks, lifting her two Horsetail high.
Xavier couldn't help but smile; why did this feel somewhat like going on a trip?
Forget it, why think about such things? Being happy was the most important!
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