"Ao Qing greets the elders!"
While still some distance away, Ao Qing began by formally greeting the elders.
The elders were somewhat surprised to see Ao Qing coming to find them.
Wasn't this fellow usually either cultivating or cultivating? And when he occasionally had free time, he would go see Medusa and Qing Lin. Why did he suddenly have the time to visit a few old men like them today?
Of course, the elders could understand that. They certainly did not wish to see Ao Qing clinging to their side every day.
They were already satisfied if he came to see them once in a while. Besides, Ao Qing truly cultivated diligently. They had all been young once; after finally getting some time to rest, if he did not go look for Medusa, the elders would think there was something wrong with him.
The elders themselves had been dashing and romantic in their youth. There was no need to say more—they understood.
"Young Master, you're quite unusual today. Why aren't you keeping your Lady Medusa company? What brings you to us old fellows?"
Understanding was one thing, but the elders still teased Ao Qing a little. Their relationship was not distant, after all. It made things feel closer.
"Ahem, Grand Elder, you jest. Ao Qing is usually busy cultivating, and whenever I have a little spare time, I need to guide Medusa in her cultivation. Her training required it, after all!
"Now that Medusa no longer needs my guidance in cultivation, I naturally had to come visit the elders at once, didn't I?
"Seeing that the elders are all rosy-cheeked, I presume your cultivation has improved as well. Ao Qing is truly delighted!"
The elders simply watched Ao Qing perform in silence. They would not believe his nonsense.
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