A cloud of dust rose.
Seven Wind Chasing Colts reared and neighed along the main road.
As they gazed at the majestic city in the distance, smiles spread across the faces of Li Zhexian and the others.
Their journey to the Star Dou Great Forest had lasted only a few days, yet it had been fraught with twists and turns. Now, they truly felt as though a lifetime had passed.
"Let's go!"
Li Zhexian snapped the reins and took the lead toward the city gates.
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the other six hurriedly urged their horses after him.
The moment they entered the city, the clamor of voices and the bustle of everyday life washed over them.
Everyone let out a comfortable breath, savoring the long-missed liveliness of the mortal world.
"I won't waste words."
Li Zhexian smiled.
"We've just returned to Heaven Dou City. I'm sure you're all eager to go home and let your families know you're safe."
"Tomorrow at noon, Shanxiangfang. Don't forget."
Yufeng and the others agreed with smiles before going their separate ways.
Dugu Yan twirled her long hair, which had returned to its ink-black color, around her slender fingers.
"Little Brother Zhexian, where are you going?"
"Why not come to my house? I'm really good at making soup now."
"Grandfather would definitely be happy to see you too."
"I..."
Ye Lingling grew a little anxious.
She wanted to invite Li Zhexian to her home as well.
But though her red lips moved, she could not find a suitable reason.
She knew that Li Zhexian did not have a good impression of her mother, so she could only lower her head slightly, her cool voice carrying a trace of timidity.
"Come... come to my house."
"My family... I... I can make soup too."
"I'm