Chapter 489: When You Truly Say Those Three Words
Aldrian and Baek Jimin had already removed their disguises, revealing their true faces by the time they arrived. They were in the southern part of the Thorny Flower Garden territory, where a wide valley stretched out with breathtaking scenery.
The hills were covered in many kinds of flowers and other vegetation, turning the valley floor into a green expanse filled with a fragrant scent.
At the base of the valley, a beautiful, clear river flowed toward the horizon, with flowers blooming along both banks.
Aldrian and Baek Jimin were standing at the top of one of the hills, which was the highest point in the valley. From there, they could see the scenery spread out before them, far and wide.
Aldrian really enjoyed this kind of scenery. Who wouldn’t appreciate something so beautiful? He was someone who cherished the beauty of nature, especially when it came with a peaceful atmosphere like this. Moments like this were the times when he could finally set down the weight on his shoulders and allow himself to relax.
"This region is called the Valley of the Promise. It’s a well-known place within the Thorny Flower Garden," Baek Jimin said with a smile. "It’s said that in ancient times, this valley was where two powerful cultivators—a man and a woman—made a promise to reach the peak of cultivation together as lovers. People say their vow was blessed by the heavens themselves, and ever since then, this place has held a special meaning."
"From that moment, this valley became famous, and it grew into a place where people would declare their promises to each other. Many say that the promises declared here are bound to be fulfilled in the end," Baek Jimin said, turning her body to look at Aldrian.
"This is the place where my father and mother said they made their promise to each other before they married — a promise that united them despite the many challenges they faced at the time." Her voice softened as she reminisced about the story her mother had told her when she was a child.
"Father was just a wandering cultivator, a genius with the great talent and have a fateful encounter that allowed him to unlock his full potential."