Day after day passed in cultivation and sparring with Xuan Ci and the others. Ling Tian's cultivation of his heart showed no sign of a breakthrough. When Poqiong reminded him that this was a lingering ill effect of his rapid cultivation some time ago, Ling Tian didn't take it to heart and continued to cultivate diligently, day after day.
Time slipped by unnoticed as they cultivated. In the blink of an eye, another two years passed.
After spending two years traveling outside, Lian Yue finally returned. Just as Hu Yao had guessed, with powerful savage beasts like Big Gold at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, the elders of Lian Yue's clan had no way to keep her under lock and key. Tian Xin had accompanied her, too.
After their long separation, everyone was overjoyed to see them again. Lian Yue in particular clung to Ling Tian, excitedly telling him how bustling and entertaining Saint Star was. Ling Tian was happy enough, but Xuan Ying's eyes lit up, her face full of longing. Fortunately, Hu Yao and Lian Yue had brought her plenty of gifts as promised, and her disgruntled expression finally gave way to a smile.
When Lu Yuan and the others heard that Lian Yue had returned, they were delighted and set about preparing a feast to welcome her and the others back. Lian Yue and the others had no objections. Even Tian Xin, who usually had little interest in such things, stayed. Sitting beside Hu Yao and the others, she sipped her drink and occasionally glanced at Ling Tian. Seeing how happy he was made her inexplicably happy, too.
Ling Tian was glad to host a welcoming feast for Lian Yue and the others, but later he realized that Lu Yuan and the rest had only used it as