"Saintess, please rise quickly!" Du YueYao hurried forward to help Zhi Lan Saintess up.
Zhi Lan Saintess did not rise. She remained bowed for three breaths before straightening. "For Du Guniang to be favored by the Founding Master is a blessing for our sect. We should grow closer from now on. You may call me Senior Sister from now on, Junior Sister. Among Saintesses, unless there is a master-disciple relationship, seniority does not matter."
Du YueYao pursed her lips in a smile, nodded in agreement, and softly called, "Senior Sister!"
"Ah!"
Zhi Lan Saintess's eyes shone like stars. Though she was itching with impatience, she knew this was not the time to rush. Turning to Lu Zheng and the others, she smiled reservedly. "Zhi Lan lost her composure for a moment. I have made you all laugh."
Lu Zheng smiled. "It is only human nature. It is noon now, so let us eat first."
Zhi Lan Saintess dipped in a slight curtsy. "Then I shall impose upon you."
Seeing that there were guests, Aunt Liu had long prepared additional food. The meal could begin at any time.
After they had eaten, Du YueYao led the rather impatient Zhi Lan Saintess and Fan Boyu back to her own home across the street.
Leaving aside Zhi Lan Saintess's shock and delight over the perfected Su Nv Zhu Shen Method, Lu Zheng and the others chatted casually.
Liu Qingyan asked worriedly, "Could Zhi Lan Saintess be planning to take Yue Yao back to the Southern Frontier?"
A smile touched Shen Ying's lips. "Would she dare?"
Lu Zheng shook his head with a smile. "As long as she truly has the Yuan Sheng Sect's interests at heart, after speaking with Yue Yao a little more, she will not entertain that thought."
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