"Yan'er, little ones—"
At noon that day, as they stepped out of the Eastsea City Soul Train station, two exceedingly familiar figures came into view before Jiang Yan and his group. They were Jiang Lingli and Jiang Luochuan.
"Uncle Li, Grandpa."
Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena spoke first, smiling brightly.
"Uncle, Grandpa."
The three little ones beside them also greeted them obediently.
"Pagoda Master, Senior Jiang."
Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen greeted them as well.
"Good, good. Hello, all of you. It's good that you're back. I haven't seen the little ones in quite some time. And these two esteemed guests—would they be the Pagoda Master's right-hand aides?"
Jiang Luochuan smiled at the children, then turned toward Big White and Second White, chuckling warmly.
"We are merely subordinates who help ease the Pagoda Master's burdens."
"You flatter us, Elder."
Bai Haoze shook his head, his tone calm and refined.
"You two are far too courteous."
"Please follow me. Let us head back first..."
Jiang Lingli hurriedly spoke up as well. These were two Titled Douluos, personally raised by the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo. Whether in strength or talent, both far surpassed him.
For such powerful figures to personally escort the little ones back, only someone as influential as the Heavenly Phoenix Pagoda Master could have arranged it.
As for Lu Li, who had traveled alongside them...
He was unconsciously ignored by the two.
"Seniors, I shall return to prepare my lessons."
"Farewell."
Lu Li cupped his hands and spoke respectfully before heading in the opposite direction from the group, making his way toward Eastsea Academy.
"..."
"It seems you've all gained quite a lot during your time in Shrek City. Every one of you has increased your cultivation by at least one level. And Na'er—you've actually risen two levels!"
After returning