In response to Yao Wan's retort, seeing his daughter's silence and the smile on the other party's face, Lin Dong could not help falling silent as well.
It was clear that Xiao Se's days in the Endless Fire Domain had probably not been easy either.
Lin Dong could not help sighing inwardly, but he truly did not want his daughter to fan the flames any further. He merely gave her shoulder a light pat.
"Since they have already returned, we should not linger any longer. The Outer Domain Evil Race has been stirring lately, and who knows what new movements they may make. I cannot leave the Southern Border for too long, and the two of you are the same. You should return to the Northern Territory and stand guard as soon as possible."
After casting aside those distracting thoughts, Lin Dong still felt that business came first.
Yet as soon as he finished speaking, the couple before him exchanged a glance. Rather than immediately bidding him farewell, they followed up on his words. "As it happens, we did not come here today solely because of the two children."
"You mean...?"
A thought stirred in Lin Dong's mind. After pondering for a moment, he took the initiative to open the entrance to a Space Tunnel.
"...Father?"
Lin Jing murmured in confusion. Lin Dong promptly said, "I have important matters to discuss with your uncle and aunt. This tunnel leads straight to the Martial Realm. Go back first, and do not run around on the way."
Seeing her father, who never joked about serious matters, suddenly turn solemn, Lin Jing naturally understood what he meant.
"I understand. Don't worry, Father."
Seeing that his daughter was no longer being mischievous, Lin Dong let out a breath of relief. Though she could be