The next day, early morning.
River City Airport.
Lionel Yeager and the others were seeing Julie Stewart off.
Haward Stewart, with tears streaming down his face, said unwillingly, "Julie, remember, the Stewart Family will always be your home, and you can come back anytime."
Kenneth Stewart wiped away tears and said, "Little sister, take good care of yourself. If you don’t get used to living in Fragrance River, just come back."
Justin Stewart’s voice was hoarse as he said, "Little sister, even if we don’t have blood ties, you will always be my dear little sister.
Don’t forget the Stewart Family, don’t forget us."
Julia Stewart’s tear-streaked face expressed her sadness, "Aunt... you must come back... Julia can’t live without you... "
Hearing the goodbyes from the Stewart family members, tears streamed down Julie’s face as well.
"You will always be my dearest ones, my family forever!"
Julie choked out these words, then embraced Haward, Kenneth, and Justin one by one.
Afterward, Julie also hugged Nancy Maddox, Lily Tisdale, Bardon Bard, and Prajna Bates.
Finally, she walked up to Lionel Yeager, opened her arms, and held him tightly.
She whispered into Lionel’s ear, "Mullen, take care of Julia and the Stewart Family. And, don’t forget our promise."
"Okay!"
Lionel’s eyes filled with tears, as he nodded heavily, trying not to let his tears fall.
Until this moment of separation, he finally understood how important this woman had become in his heart.
Perhaps, it wouldn’t take long for him to determine his feelings for her.
Lionel suddenly thought of something and took out a jade bracelet, handing it to Julie, "Sister Julie, I’ll give you this jade bracelet.
I’ve imbued it with a protective spell, so it should keep you safe. Make sure to wear it at all times."
Julie took the bracelet and put it on her wrist, nodding, "Mullen, thank you. I will treasure the gift you’ve given me."
With tears welling in his eyes, Bache Arthur said, "Everyone, rest assured, Julie is my daughter, and I will definitely take good care of her!"
Haward nodded and said, "Mr. Arthur, I’ll leave her in your care!"
After saying their goodbyes, Julie reluctantly followed Bache Arthur into the security channel, looking back at the others with every step.
It wasn’t until Julie’s figure had completely disappeared from their sight that everyone felt empty inside.
Haward wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes and said, "Everyone, don’t be sad. Julie has just gone to visit family, and she’ll be back soon.
If you miss her, you can always visit her in Fragrance River."
"Mhm!"
The others nodded in agreement.
With that, Haward turned around and walked out of the hall.
At this moment, the old man’s figure seemed somewhat downcast and moving.
Kenneth and Justin quickly caught up with him.
Lionel took a deep breath, looked at Julia and Nancy, who had lost their spirits, and said, "Julia, Nancy, don’t be sad. Sister Julie will surely return soon."
"Mhm."
The two women just nodded, but still felt very upset in their hearts.
"Let’s go."
Lionel sighed lightly and prepared to leave the airport with Julia and the others.
However, at that moment, a piece of news was playing on the LED screen in the airport terminal.
"Tonight at 10 pm, Tain City in Albany will welcome a severe thunderstorm and heavy rain, accompanied by 7 to 8 gale levels, please be prepared..."
Upon hearing this news, Lionel stopped in his tracks.
He stared blankly at the screen, his heart suddenly filled with shock!
A severe thunderstorm was going to hit Tain City tonight; wasn’t that the exact Lightning Converging Land he was looking for?
Moreover, the Twelve Dragon Pillars of Peak Mount was located in Tain City!
If he could harness the power of thunder and lightning, the Dragon Qi of the Twelve Dragon Pillars, and the Spirit Condensation Pill, he might be able to step into the Spirit Concentration Stage in one fell swoop!
This was an excellent opportunity and a superb location for cultivation!
"Lionel, what’s wrong?"
Realizing that Lionel was standing still, Julia asked in confusion.
Lionel suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "Julia, I have something to attend to in Tain City. You go back to the company first."
Lionel Yeager chuckled, "When I am not that busy in the future, I will stay in River City and help you in the company."
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