Before Xiao Yan set off, Liuli left the Star Domain and returned to her clan.
The moment Liuli stepped into the Sword Domain, she discovered Dad waiting for her.
Gongsun Lin stood quietly in midair, his face neither sorrowful nor joyful as he looked Liuli over for a long while.
"D-Dad! Long time no see~" Liuli nervously scratched her head and laughed awkwardly.
"Heh, it's rather strange that you didn't come back with a big belly," Gongsun Lin sneered teasingly.
Liuli's pretty face reddened as she retorted, "How could I have a big belly after just one month?! Besides, there's not even anything between Xiao Yan and me yet!"
Gongsun Lin sighed softly and waved his hand. "Now that you're already a Dou Saint, there isn't much Father can control anymore. Just don't wrong yourself."
With that, he turned and flew in one direction, leaving behind a single sentence. "Follow me."
Liuli breathed a sigh of relief and quickly caught up. As she secretly observed Gongsun Lin's expression beside him, she seemed to want to speak but hesitated.
"If you have something to say, say it. Don't beat around the bush," Gongsun Lin said flatly, glancing at the Young Girl.
Liuli chuckled twice, gently tugged on Gongsun Lin's sleeve, and swayed it lightly as she pleaded in a soft voice, "Um, I want to go see the commotion around the Bodhi Ancient Tree."
"Neither the Bodhi Seed nor the Bodhi Heart is of any use to you anymore, so what are you going there for?" Gongsun Lin frowned upon hearing this, but then seemed to think of something. A hint of melancholy entered his eyes as he sighed. "Now that you have some strength, are you going to protect your little boyfriend?"
"I-I'm just curious and want to watch the