Fortunately...
When faced with danger, Lingzhu Zi had been able to step forward without hesitation and stand before the Jade Rabbit girl. That counted as taking responsibility.
As for the other issues, they still needed further observation and every effort at intervention. If that truly failed, all he could do was offer respect.
At the gates of Guanghan Palace, beneath the attention of countless immortal senses.
Li Changshou stepped out with Lingzhu Zi. The former had white hair and white brows, a kindly smile on his face; the latter had changed into a green Daoist robe, walking behind his martial uncle with his head held high and chest thrust out.
Many Heavenly Generals, immortals, and fairies secretly observing this place gradually noticed a crucial detail—
Why had this young man changed clothes?
"Farewell, Lord Water God."
Fairy Heng'e's gentle voice drifted out from the great array. She stood outside the palace gates with the Jade Rabbit girl, within the array's light barrier, her hands folded before her as she gave Li Changshou a graceful bow.
Li Changshou turned and returned the bow, saying loudly:
"Many thanks to Star Lord for your assistance today. If Star Lord has the time, do visit my Water God's Mansion.
My martial nephew is quite close to Star Lord's attendant. If this Jade Rabbit fairy has nothing to do, she may also visit my Water God's Mansion anytime."
Jade Rabbit visibly shuddered, lowering her head and not daring to look at the Water God's face.
Fairy Heng'e said softly, "Thank you for the Water God's invitation."
Yet she said nothing further.
Li Changshou lightly flicked his fly whisk. A white cloud formed beneath his feet and carried him and Lingzhu Zi away from Taiyin Star.
Whether deliberately or not, Fairy Heng'e remained standing before the