The car slowly drove away, and Ethan Smith just watched as the Taylor family's car disappeared from sight.
Meanwhile, on the car, Emily Taylor shed a single tear.
Ethan Smith stood there for a long time, his fists clenched tightly, and *he refused to let his tears fall*.
"I will definitely make it to Capital City soon." Ethan Smith couldn't help but shout to the sky.
The people around him looked at him as if they were watching a madman.
Ethan Smith returned to the hotel, packed his things, and quickly left South City, heading towards River City.
With three plants in hand, Ethan Smith needed to quickly enhance his strength and enter the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Throughout the journey, *Ethan Smith felt an overwhelming and unresolved heaviness*.
*As soon as he closed his eyes*, he would see the image of Emily Taylor.
"Emily, wait for me," Ethan Smith murmured softly.
That same day, the news of Emily Taylor's departure swept across River City.
