When Xiang Yu appeared on stage, the crowd below went into a frenzy. Their leader hadn’t abandoned them. Some couldn’t control their emotions and burst into tears.

Even Xi’er hadn’t anticipated such a scene; Xiang Yu’s influence was truly immense.

"Leader! Leader!..."

Someone began shouting, and soon everyone joined in. At that moment, people’s hearts were united.

Tie Zhuzi and Little Xuan also stood on the stage. Watching the crowd’s cheers, they exchanged a smile, filled with pride.

Xiang Yu raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down and said, "Thank you, thank you all for trusting me. I want to express my stance here today. Both Lieyun City and Sun City are my home. No matter the danger, no matter the setbacks, I will not abandon you. As long as I’m here, I will vow to protect everyone’s safety..."

Xiang Yu was moved by the scene, and he made a big decision—this place would be his home from now on.

’Home’—what a warm word, showing Xiang Yu’s heartfelt emotions by calling this place home.

Xiang Yu didn’t say much more on stage, just expressed his stance and then looked forward to the future.

When Xiang Yu walked off the stage, Xi’er was already in tears. She longed to rush forward, hug Xiang Yu’s neck, and say thank you.

Off the stage, Xiang Yu went straight back to the office of the underground base and called over some key leaders.

There were Tie Zhuzi, Little Xuan, Xi’er, Jieke, and Jackson.

"I need to inform you all about something. I’m going to leave for a while. From today, Zhuzi will be in charge here, replacing me," Xiang Yu said.

"No way, I don’t agree. Brother Yu, how can I replace your position?" Tie Zhuzi quickly replied.

The others looked at Xiang Yu in confusion, especially Xi’er, who seemed to have understood something, her eyes becoming red.

Xiang Yu patted his shoulder and said, "It’s time for you to stand on your own. You have the ability. In the war against Wolf Fang, you performed excellently."

"Brother Yu..."

Tie Zhuzi wanted to speak, but Xiang Yu stopped him.

Xiang Yu turned to look at Little Xuan.

"Brother, don’t say anything more. Wherever you go, I will go. I won’t stay here, even if it means death, I’ll accompany you."

Little Xuan’s eyes were firm, clearly having made up his mind. Normally, he always listened to Xiang Yu, but this time he would defy him.

For some reason, he had a vague feeling that if he didn’t leave with Xiang Yu this time, there might never be another chance.

Little Xuan’s life was always tied to Xiang Yu; without Xiang Yu, he wouldn’t be who he is today.

"Little Xuan..."

"Brother..."

Little Xuan knelt directly on the ground and gave Xiang Yu a resounding kowtow.

"Without you, there would be no me. You gave me life; if you don’t want it anymore, then end it." Little Xuan took out a knife and held it in his hand.

Xi’er couldn’t bear to see such a scene and turned away, not wanting to look any further.

Tie Zhuzi stepped forward to pull Little Xuan up, but Little Xuan refused.

Xiang Yu felt warm inside. Having such brothers in this life was worth it.

He stepped forward and helped Little Xuan up, without saying a word, then turned to Xi’er and said, "Zhuzi is a simple man. He may not consider everything. Please remind him often and help him."

"Leader, what’s wrong with you today? Why are you suddenly saying these things?" Xi’er burst into tears.

"Why cry? I’m just assigning tasks, so you won’t slack off while I’m away." Xiang Yu wiped the tears from Xi’er’s face and said.

Xi’er said nothing, knowing it wasn’t that simple.

Xiang Yu finished speaking and turned to Jieke, "Are you used to the City Guard Army?"

"Leader, I’m well in the army, rest assured," Jieke replied straightforwardly.

Looking at Jieke’s heroic posture, Xiang Yu smiled warmly, remembering the first time he’d met this young man when he was just a crying child.

"Do well and protect this place, this is our home," Xiang Yu said with a gentle smile.

Jieke nodded deeply, unsure why the leader was so sentimental today.

Xiang Yu turned to Jackson, wanting to give him a few words, but Jackson was muttering to himself, seemingly lost in thought, saying, "No, this isn’t right. If placed in the middle, it might be more stable."

Seeing Jackson immersed in his own world, Xiang Yu could only smile helplessly, then turned to Xi’er and said, "Please take care of him. He has no social experience and can’t survive on his own in society."

Xi’er nodded, "Leader, don’t worry. Jackson is a genius in architecture. I won’t let him suffer any grievances."

Xiang Yu nodded, glanced at everyone, then waved his hand, "Go out first, I want some quiet time."

Xi’er looked at Jieke, then took Jackson and headed out.

Tie Zhuzi and Little Xuan didn’t leave but stayed by Xiang Yu’s side.

Looking at them, Xiang Yu smiled and said, "Let’s go outside for a walk."

Xiang Yu took the two to the rooftop of Lieyun City, overlooking the land below, "Zhuzi, I leave this place to you, what are your plans?"

"Brother Yu, I’ll continue your ideals. I’ll build a new city on the empty land in the south, merge the people of Sun City and Lieyun City in one place, then improve the base. The rest will be development," Tie Zhuzi replied.

Xiang Yu nodded with satisfaction, knowing Tie Zhuzi had truly grown, and entrusting him with this was the right choice.

The three stood there chatting casually, laughing heartily over past events.

"Brother Yu, you know, from the moment you avenged me, I was determined to follow you for life."

Watching the sunset, tears streamed down Tie Zhuzi’s face.

Though Xiang Yu hadn’t said it, he knew Xiang Yu was leaving, perhaps never to return, causing his heart to ache. But he knew, since Xiang Yu didn’t take him, there must be a reason.

Xiang Yu patted Tie Zhuzi’s shoulder, "Zhuzi, I’m not leaving forever, I’m going to find a cure for Long Wu."

"What if she never wakes up? Brother Yu, have you thought about it? Will you wait forever? What about us?" Tie Zhuzi couldn’t control his emotions and cried.

Little Xuan’s eyes were red, but he said nothing. When Xiang Yu had helped him up, he knew Xiang Yu allowed him by his side.

"I owe her," Xiang Yu sat on the rooftop, watching the sunset, a faint smile on his face.

Tie Zhuzi knew he couldn’t persuade Xiang Yu, so he could only take a deep breath, then nodded, "Brother Yu, I’ll wait for you here. I’ll strengthen our base until you return to find me."

Xiang Yu said nothing, unsure if he could return, facing many uncertainties ahead, the future bleak.

The three quietly lay there until the sun set, all falling asleep deeply.

Tie Zhuzi didn’t know how long he’d slept, but he dreamt of Xiang Yu leaving. In the dream, he cried like a lost child, filled with fear ahead...