"Yes, once you leave, the Sect Master and Madam will be much lonelier. But you can both rest assured—I'll definitely keep Frost company properly. I absolutely won't let her feel lonely," Jade Spirit said with a laugh.
Lingzhao had never thought much of this seductive fox. The way she put it, there seemed to be a double meaning. As for Frost, that was, of course, the Sect Master's wife's given name, so this "company" was clearly not innocent. After all, Lingnu's brows had visibly twitched at that instant.
I understood the meaning behind her words, so I said, "Lingzhao, let's leave first. Once we reach Immortal City, we might even be able to see your mother. There's no need to rush this farewell."
Reassured by me, Lingzhao nodded tearfully, though she already felt much better. After exchanging a few more words of farewell, we left the main hall. By then, Ling'an and Dao Yumo had also come to see us off. Truth be told, although they were from the demonic path, after opening their hearts to each other, there was still some genuine affection between them—not merely empty courtesy.
We had encountered some unpleasantness on the way in, but when we left, we felt somewhat as though we had returned with a full haul. That ease was only temporary, however. Not long after we left Star Soul Sect, the appearance of the Sect Master's wife made our relaxed journey considerably less relaxed.
"Mother! Why are you here?" Lingzhao stared in shock at the Sect Master's wife, who wore a wronged expression as tears streamed down her face upon seeing her daughter. She was so astonished that she could hardly believe her eyes.
"Lingzhao, Little Tian! Why have you appeared at Star Soul Sect's Stargazing Mountain so soon? Did Lingnu do