Thus, Hao Yi took Shangguan Xiao's hand and turned towards the hill ahead, walking up the slope.
Li Fei kept his gaze fixed on the receding figure of Hao Yi.
He knew this was probably the last time he would see his teacher in this lifetime.
As Hao Yi was about to ascend the hill and disappear from view, Li Fei felt a warmth well up in his eyes, knelt down towards the direction Hao Yi had gone, and shouted:
"Master!"
"Disciple Li Fei, bidding farewell to Master!!!"
Li Fei bowed his head heavily to the ground, performing his first and last rite of respect between master and disciple.
Hao Yi's body trembled slightly, and he slowly turned around.
Looking at the young man kneeling far away, paying respects to him, he showed a contented smile.
Although he and Li Fei had always addressed each other as master and student, the things he had done for Li Fei had long surpassed the role of a teacher.
Heaven and earth, sovereign and kin, teacher.
Master, like a father!
