Lu Zheng rode the clouds and mist on the long journey home, taking Liu Qingyan's family straight south.
"So, you gained a great deal over these past dozen days?" Lu Zheng turned back to look at Liu Qingyan.
Liu Qingyan nodded repeatedly. "Old Madam's understanding of the Tu Mountain Scripture runs incredibly deep. A casual word of guidance from her could clear the clouds and reveal the sun to me, as though she had opened a new door. What I gained in these dozen days surpassed half a year of my previous cultivation."
Lu Zheng turned to look at the excited Liu Qingquan. This little girl had gained quite a bit as well. She now possessed over a century of Dao Comprehension, already surpassing Madam Liu and nearly catching up to Old Man Liu.
"Old Madam also bestowed a Heavenly Fragrance Pill upon me. After taking it, it slowly purifies my bloodline, condenses my soul, and increases my cultivation." Liu Qingyan said happily, "Once I fully digest this Heavenly Fragrance Pill, I might even catch up to Ying Jie."
Lu Zheng was speechless. "You weren't that far behind her to begin with, all right? Your ambitions are far too low."
"Hee hee!" Liu Qingyan laughed softly, reaching out to hook her arm through Lu Zheng's. Then she extended her left hand and conjured a small banner from thin air. "There's also a magic treasure."
"What is this?" Lu Zheng asked.
"The Shadow-Matching Banner," Liu Qingyan said. "It can protect its wielder, divert and deflect spells, even reflect them. It can also break formations and pass through restrictions, without being trapped or bound."
Lu Zheng laughed. "Just how worried is Old Madam that you'll encounter danger?"
Liu Qingyan smiled helplessly as well. "Old Madam said that with you and Sister Ling