Lingxiao Sect, Zi Ling's Courtyard.
"Greetings, Master!"
"Greetings, Senior Sisters!"
Zhou Ling cupped his hands in salute to Fairy Zi Ling and his two senior sisters, who were relaxing in the shade with languid expressions.
"Greetings, Grandmaster! Greetings, Martial Aunts!"
Zhou Ying'er copied Zhou Ling and cupped her hands to the three women.
"You're back!"
Fairy Zi Ling smiled faintly as she looked at Zhou Ling and nodded.
It was clear that Zhou Ling's aura had changed greatly from half a year ago. Both his divine soul and magical power had improved noticeably.
"Ying'er, come over to your sister. You haven't visited in a month—I need to see whether you've grown taller."
Fang Yu Yun was playing chess with Jin Yun. She set down a piece and beckoned Zhou Ying'er over with a smile.
"Martial Aunt, Mother won't let me call you Sister."
Zhou Ying'er walked over and said.
"Don't listen to your mother's nonsense. Just call me Sister. The first-tier magic arrays I know are far better than your mother's. Once your cultivation reaches the Mid Qi Refining Stage, I'll teach them to you."
Fang Yu Yun said with a chuckle.
Zhou Ying'er was now at the Third Layer of Qi Condensation.
She had already begun cultivating.
"Junior Sister, don't lead Ying'er astray."
Jin Yun shot her a glare.
"Ying'er is so spirited. Making her follow every rule and convention would be what ruins her."
Fang Yu Yun said with a smile.
"You're full of crooked logic."
Jin Yun shook her head, then smiled at Zhou Ying'er. "Ying'er, don't listen to your Second Martial Aunt. She never has a serious bone in her body."
"Father, who do you think I should listen to?"
Zhou Ying'er asked Zhou Ling with a troubled look.
"Ying'er, listen to whichever one you think