Netherwind Realm.
Lian Luan searched within it for several days. Aside from some inferior treasures, spirit plants, and alchemical Treasure Herbs, there was nothing else of note.
Feeling thoroughly bored, she was just about to tear open the void and leave.
Just then, a childish voice came from the grass not far away.
"Eh? Big sister, who are you?"
Hearing this, Lian Luan stopped and looked toward the voice.
A little girl in a green dress, with a tiny topknot tied atop her head, came into view.
Her skin was fair, her features adorable, and her eyes bright and clear. Frowning in confusion, she approached Lian Luan.
"Big sister, who are you?" Upon reaching Lian Luan, she looked up at her and asked again.
After thinking for a moment, Lian Luan crouched down with a smile and patted the little girl's head.
Just as she was about to speak, several calls came from the distance.
"Xiao Lian! Xiao Lian! Where are you?"
Hearing them, the little girl called back, "Father! Mother! Grandpa, I'm over here!"
Before long, a young couple dressed in plain clothes and a White-Haired Old Man leaning on a cane appeared.
They sternly glared at the little girl.
The little girl mischievously stuck out her tongue, then turned to look at Lian Luan.
"Big sister, come to my home. We have lots of tasty food and fun things."
The young couple and the White-Haired Old Man frowned at Lian Luan, their faces full of wariness.
Ignoring them, Lian Luan crouched down again and smiled as she stroked the little girl's head.
"No, big sister still has things to do."
The little girl shook her head regretfully.
Lian Luan stood up, glanced at the couple and the White-Haired Old Man before her, then shook her head with a