The Everlasting Fairy summoned the Invincible Infant to the mental space again.
After the Everlasting Fairy defeated him, the Invincible Infant stopped attacking Lu Yang on sight and became much more docile.
"Little Infant, listen to Little Yang for now. Whatever he tells you to do, do it."
"Little Yang, you should spar with the Invincible Infant more often. After all, this concerns your advancement to Spirit Transformation."
"Whatever you do, don't order the Invincible Infant to lose to you. Cultivation is best approached without shortcuts; keeping your feet on the ground is wiser, lest hidden troubles arise when you reach higher realms."
The founding emperor's concern for a minister's cultivation was proof enough of how highly she regarded him.
Lu Yang nodded to show he understood.
Seeing how obedient Lu Yang was, the Everlasting Fairy felt the satisfaction of a good teacher.
After sorting out Lu Yang's affairs, the Everlasting Fairy prepared to experience life in the imperial city.
Meng Jingzhou was the first to arrive at Lu Yang's place. He gave Lu Yang a strange look, hesitated, then tentatively called out, "Senior Everlasting?"
The Everlasting Fairy jumped. "How did you figure it out?"
Her disguise was flawless. How had that Meng Household brat seen through it?
Then she leaned in and whispered, "Don't tell anyone. I'm the acting Sect Master right now. I used the acting Sect Master's authority to temporarily possess Lu Yang, so I could come out and have some fun."
Meng Jingzhou was delighted. Lu Yang, you used to throw your weight around when you were acting Sect Master. Did you ever imagine this day would come?
"This junior understands. I won't tell anyone."
"Brother Lu Yang, are you all right?" Meng Jingyu hurried over and clutched Lu Yang's sleeve, looking very concerned.
"Brother Lu