After leaving the Sect Master Hall, Long Aotian and Vina led Cao Longyan toward the residential area for the Body Sect's disciples.
Before long, a secluded little courtyard came into view. Several large trees grew inside, and the house was fully furnished.
"Junior Brother Bai, this is where you'll be staying. You can make this place your home from now on."
Long Aotian pointed to a similar courtyard not far away and said with a smile.
"That one is where I live. You've only just arrived, so if you need anything, come find me. Your senior brother will definitely help you."
Vina added, the corners of her mouth lifting as she gave him a playful wink.
"Junior Brother Bai, you can come to me too if you need anything... Your Senior Brother Aotian is hopeless at everything except cultivation. Don't let him lead you astray."
At her words, Long Aotian looked a little aggrieved and gazed at Vina with a pitiful expression.
"Nana, could you not expose my shortcomings in front of Junior Brother Bai? My dear Nana, I'm not as bad as you make me sound."
Vina pursed her lips and snorted, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Aotian, I'm only worried you'll lead Junior Brother Bai astray. He's still so young, and he's had such a tragic past. You can't teach him to do nothing but cultivate, until he doesn't even know the basics of everyday life."
Standing to one side, Cao Longyan watched them bicker and couldn't help laughing.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Aotian. Thank you, Senior Sister Nana."
Seeing how openly the young man and woman treated him, Cao Longyan felt a flicker of warmth in his heart.
This was the first time he had seen a side of Long Aotian and Vina that the original