The moment Ling Yun stepped into the pavilion, everyone greeted him. Those who were familiar with him merely nodded, like Zhao Xin, while those who were less familiar, like Ji Wushuang, gave him a slight bow.
Everyone else had their own way of offering greetings!
After nodding in response, Ling Yun went straight to sit beside Martial Ancestor Divine Emperor at the central table in the pavilion.
Martial Ancestor Divine Emperor warmly welcomed Ling Yun, serving only fine tea. Ling Yun did not mind and did not bring out any of his treasured tea to show off, either.
Everyone else returned to their places and continued their earlier conversations. Martial Ancestor Divine Emperor and Ling Yun simply exchanged glances as they drank tea.
Zhao Xin was discussing something with Ji Wushuang and Guapi the Great Emperor, while Su Min sat beside him.
Beibei said in her childish voice, "Auntie An, wipe me down. I'm sweating."
An Qing found the child amusing. She always got excited when there were lots of people around and ended up sweating all over. Little Irene was better, with Sixth Sister of Su Min fanning her to keep her cool.
"Beibei, are you hot?"
"No."
"Oh."
"Where's my aunt?"
"She's cultivating in seclusion at Divine Peak. You miss her, don't you?" An Qing asked with a laugh.
"No, I don't."
Beibei shook her head vigorously.
"Why does Auntie Long have to cultivate in seclusion? What does cultivating in seclusion mean?" Little one scratched her head, her mind filled with questions.
"Pfft, sweetheart, it's fine that you don't know what cultivating in seclusion means. At your age, you should just play properly. Your father is the Divine Lord, the ruler of the God Realm."
Su Min's Fifth Sister teased Little one's cheek with her index finger, finding