Chen Lin appeared inside the Fiefdom.
"Master!"
Wushuang had been sitting in a daze beside the waters that had become a lake. Sensing Chen Lin's presence, she immediately flew over in delight to greet him.
Chen Lin looked her over.
Satisfied, he said, "Not bad. Your body's conversion is progressing very well. Two more conversions, and you'll be able to change your form and reach the level of a quasi-lifeform. You won't be a true living being, but you'll be able to cultivate on your own."
"Thank you, Master!"
Wushuang seemed delighted.
Then she asked with concern, "The young mistress came in and said you'd disappeared on the Rainbow Bridge. You didn't run into any danger, did you?"
"Chen Ling'er was here?"
The young mistress Wushuang spoke of was Chen Ling'er. She was the only other person who could enter and leave the Fiefdom freely.
"Yes."
Wushuang nodded.
"Have you not returned to the Kaiyuan Realm yet, Master? You should let the young mistress know. She was so worried about you that she came in several times, and she cried every time."
"I understand."
Warmth filled Chen Lin's heart.
Family was family. No other relationship could replace it. All the affection he had lavished on this daughter had not been wasted.
He suppressed his emotions.
Looking at Wushuang again, Chen Lin asked, "Did you just have a feeling that you'd forgotten me, only to suddenly remember me again?"
"Forgotten you?"
Wushuang looked bewildered.
Then she said anxiously, "Why would you say that, Master? Have I done something wrong? I would never forget you."
"Oh, it's nothing. Don't overthink it."
Chen Lin reassured her.
Then he sank into thought.
Wushuang's reaction confirmed one thing.
Once he switched back to his original identity, not only were all traces of his existence restored,