Inside the formation, Xun Er cultivated with complete focus, cherishing such a rare environment.
Not far away, Ling Er held her "true body" in her hands and waited quietly where she was.
Buzz!
A faint ripple spread over. Ling Er sensed it and looked outside the formation, only to see a familiar touch of white appear there.
"Mother."
The little girl lifted her head, her large eyes looking at Mu Zi as they shone with bright light.
Whoosh!
A waft of fragrance came head-on, and the clear, beautiful woman appeared before Zi Ling, looking at her with a beaming smile.
"You've been very good."
Off to the side, Xun Er heard the commotion and awoke from her cultivation. She slowly ended her practice and sat not far away, watching the mother and daughter reunite. Without realizing it, a touch of softness surfaced in her eyes.
At this moment, Ling Er was lifted into Mu Zi's arms. Feeling that soft embrace, she could not help but prop herself up and press her little face affectionately against Mu Zi's cheek.
"Hmph, hmph~"
She rubbed gently against her, and the smooth feeling from that delicate skin made Ling Er hum softly in comfort.
"Mm..."
Mu Zi held the petite little girl "wriggling" in her arms and could not help feeling somewhat uncomfortable. In particular, sensing Xun Er's gaze from not far away made a trace of shyness rise in Mu Zi.
"This is the gift Mother brought back for you. See if you like it."
Mu Zi spoke softly, then spread her hand. A hazy shadow emerged in her palm, giving off brilliant light.
Buzz!
The light slowly faded, revealing an irregular "stone" lying quietly in Mu Zi's hand.
The stone had a silvery-white metallic sheen, and its entire body was wreathed in