The genes of one's descendants were essentially etched into their bones; even immortals were no exception.
The excellent genes of the couple would not be tarnished simply because Winter Solstice had fallen into the mud. She bore no resentment, much less hatred. When she saw her parents, the child showed more understanding than anything else.
Losing herself had been the work of fate, and that only made the couple cherish this sensible child all the more.
Among the other brothers and sisters, some were direct descendants and some collateral relatives, but all of them offered more or less goodwill.
Though Zi Ying had regained her youth, the bearing she had cultivated over years as the old clan chief remained. Restraint seemed to have seeped into her bones, and she rarely voiced her stance lightly.
"Brother, now that you've returned this time, you're not leaving again, are you?" After watching the descendants reunite, Zi Ying turned and asked me.
"I'll be leaving soon. As for all of you, I won't interfere with anything you do from here on out. Your souls have already been bound to my Heavenly Dao. Even if you die, you'll be reborn in another void realm with your memories intact," I said.
"What... does that mean? We're actually immortal and indestructible? My cultivation is only at the Divine Embryo Realm, yet you've granted me eternal life just like that?" Zi Xiao asked in astonishment.
"I came from another void realm, and I came here with a purpose. Since you have been touched by my fate and fortune and formed karma with me, taking you away would only be a matter of convenience. Of course, if you do not wish to leave with me, you may choose to sever your karma with me and enter reincarnation in this