This trip away to practice alchemy had taught Ling Tian a great deal. His greatest gain was understanding the importance of hands-on practice. He had also gained a much clearer picture of Lingxiao Pavilion's future development, and realized that he couldn't build it up alone. The Pavilion's members would have to work together.
After thinking it through, Ling Tian was in a fine mood. He put away the pill furnace and everything else, then decided to return to Lingxiao Pavilion. He rose into the air and shot away as a streak of Mysterious Light.
"Sister Yao and the others said they'd come watch me practice alchemy in a few days, but it's been over a month now..." Remembering what Hu Yao had said before he left, Ling Tian's brows knitted slightly.
"Tsk, Ling Tian, do you really think that girl Hu Yao wouldn't figure out why you left?" Po Qiong clicked his tongue. Seeing Ling Tian's sheepish expression, he continued, "Besides, that girl Yue'er can sense where you are. They probably didn't come spy on you because they didn't want to embarrass you."
"Hmph, they'd love to see me embarrassed." Ling Tian shot back. His eyes flickered as he thought of a possibility. "They may not have followed me, but Tian Xin can see over great distances. Maybe they're all gathered together spying on me right now. Who knows how they're laughing at me?"
"Ling Tian, are you deliberately thinking that way? Don't you trust their character?" Po Qiong's tone carried a hint of reproach. As if sensing the mischievous grin in Ling Tian's heart, he said testily, "You know Tian Xin's range is limited. You're far too distant for her to see."
"Heh, you caught me." Ling Tian scratched his head, looking sheepish.
"All right, enough of that." Po