"Angel…"

Han Min liked that term so much that it left a sweet taste in his mouth. He would be a guiding angel for the religion that Master Bai approved. That meant everyone would know how great Master Bai was.

Han Min was afraid he would lose his way if Master Bai wasn't here, especially since he knew he would live forever.

But if he became the angel who guided everyone to worship Master Bai forever, that meant his mission would have no end because he still had to guide generations to come!

'That means I will never lose my way. Because my one and only mission would last until the end of the time,' Han Min thought.

Thus, he looked up to see Master Bai smiling at him, "Do you understand now, Han Min?"

Han Min saw the brilliance of Master Bai once more. Maybe Master Bai knew about everything, including Han Min's fate.

Maybe he returned to the mortal realm simply because he wanted to turn Han Min into an angel who would serve as his religion's guiding light.

'Maybe… everything has been predetermined. If Master Bai knows fate, that means he is truly a God!' Han Min concluded in his head.

"I—I understand, Master Bai…." Han Min said. "I will forever be Han Min, the guiding light for the God of Prosperity, Bai Shijue!"

Bai Yunyu was taken aback by Han Min, who suddenly declared himself with such strong faith as if he made that his lifelong mission.

[I feel like I did something here. Is it just me, or does Han Min basically become dramatic for no reason? As if I'm going to die soon. I'll only go for a week in mortal realm time at most, and I haven't finished my mission here!]

[Pupa: Just let it slide, so he will be happy. Maybe it's just how fate works for him.]

[Gee, Pupa. You sound so wise. I wonder how you can sound so wise to others but slander me every time?]

[Pupa: I never slandered you. I just speak facts. Most of the time, you either messed up the mission by being dumb or simply being petty and ignorant.]

[Wow, thanks a lot, Pupa. We've been separated for one full world, and you still hate me.]

[Pupa: That one is also a fact.]

Bai Yunyu rolled his eyes and resumed his acting as Bai Shijue.

"Alright if you understand your role, you may release my feet. I have somewhere to go," Bai Shijue said.

Han Min reluctantly released Master Bai's feet. He stared at Master Bai, still unwilling to let him go.

Because he felt this would be the last time he met Master Bai.

Even if Master Bai tried to hide it, the way he spoke was a sign of separation.

"Master Bai, before you leave, can I…" Han Min was a little nervous about his small request. Because he was afraid of touching God.

"Speak, Han Min. No need to be scared."

"C—Can I… hug and call you… father?"

…

There was a long silence as Bai Shijue didn't understand the request.

Meanwhile, Han Min thought that he had asked for too much. So he quickly retracted, "M—Master Bai, please forget what I said just now, I—"

"Come here, Han Min."

"Eh— Pardon?"

"I said…" Bai Shijue opened his arms and allowed Han Min to hug him. "Come here, I will hug you, Han Min."

Han Min was stunned for a second, but he quickly recovered and jumped towards Master Bai, whom he saw as his father figure.

"Father!" Han Min called. It was only one word but it felt very meaningful for Han Min.

Since he got sold by his real parents long ago to the teahouse as a boy toy, he thought he was basically an orphan that would be killed early after he got older.

But Master Bai saved and gave him a meaningful life, so Han Min always saw him as his real father.

"Father, father…" Han Min continued his calling, and the more he called, the more he wanted to spend time with Master Bai.

Bai Shi Jie smiled while hugging Han Min.

Han Min was a light spirit right now, so he didn't have any physical body. But the warmth engulfing Bai Shijue proved that Han Min was very happy.

Bai Shijue patted Han Min's head and whispered, "You did great, son."

"Father…"

**

They finally separated after at least thirty minutes of a hug. Han Min watched as Master Bai called Chinchin, who had been sleeping in the tree for so long, then turned his head at Han Min.

"I will have to leave. I hope I can return soon," Bai Shijue said, making Han Min sadder as he knew that Master Bai would never return to the mortal realm anymore.

But Han Min kept his smile as he didn't want to show a shameful cry before Master Bai left.

"Good bye, Master Bai. Don't worry about Han Ning. I will continue teaching him all I know, and I will do the same for generations to come!" Han Min claimed. "Your religion will prosper, and you will be worshiped by everyone in the world! I promise!"

Bai Shijue thought that Han Min was being too dramatic. But he didn't want to ruin his determination, so he answered, "Good, I entrust everything to you, Han Ming. Goodbye."

Bai Shijue allowed Chinchin to hide under his sleeve before he disappeared, leaving Han Min, who was heartbroken, alone.

Han Min stared at the same spot for a while, hoping that Master Bai would return.

But it was just his selfish wish. He knew that Master Bai wasn't supposed to stay in this mortal realm for so long.

"Father, thank you for everything. I will make sure that you will be worshiped until the world ends," Han Min vowed.

He turned into a ball of light and flew towards the temple. He had to ensure the daily ritual of worshiping Master Bai went smoothly.