Lord Xingde came down from the summit, looked at the youngsters, and asked, "The Sect Leader will be entering seclusion up there. It is not a life-or-death closed-door cultivation, so he can still come out, but he will not come down lightly. Will you follow me to Ghost Dream Cliff, or cultivate here?"
How could the youngsters possibly go with him? They all shook their heads, saying there was no need. Shen Yuanbao and Cai Yuanhe in particular both said things like, "Uncle-in-law has already made arrangements. We'll just cultivate diligently here on our own."
Lord Xingde was wholly focused on hurrying back to enter seclusion and break through to Foundation Establishment, so he did not press them. He only said, "Madam Liu will come up the mountain later to look after you. When she is not here, Tong'er, take good care of the sect gates, as well as your Junior Sister and the two younger brothers."
Zhou Tong said, "Rest assured, Father. We will await your good news."
Lord Xingde smiled, then added at last, "When you have time, go see Junior Sister Zhu. Check how the other estate she is building by Lianyu Pool is coming along. You should help manage it as well."
Zhou Tong urged, "Got it, Father. Hurry and go."
Once Lord Xingde had left, the Three Xuan Sect truly became a place for the youths to run wild. Shen Yuanbao and Cai Yuanhe in particular leaped straight into the pond, splashing up countless waves, then chased Big White and Little Black all over the mountain. Everywhere rang with quacks and meows.
After playing around all morning, they gathered to discuss what to do next. Cai Yuanhe wanted to drink again, and Shen Yuanbao strongly agreed, but Zhou Tong refused. He said, "You've been here