Not long after, as Zhao Ziyue returned home to accompany his mother and the familiar faces around him departed one by one, Xu Changqing found the vast Dongting Immortal Sect strangely unfamiliar.
Now, the only one who could remain by his side was Fifth Senior Sister Mu Ning.
She had no choice. Unless absolutely necessary, she could not leave Azurewood Peak.
Xu Changqing knew she was terribly bored, so whenever he had spare time, he would catch rare spirit insects for her to inspect and chat with her awhile.
That day, Xu Changqing held a Jade-Wing Butterfly in his fingers, its entire body emerald green and its wings gleaming like glazed crystal, as he slowly approached the entrance to the Life Pool.
At a glance, he saw Mu Ning lying sprawled on the ground, her right hand propping up her cheek, her eyes vacant as both feet swung back and forth. She looked bored beyond all measure.
And this boredom had lasted for a long time. She had already grown accustomed to it.
"Senior Sister!"
Xu Changqing called softly, placing the Jade-Wing Butterfly on his palm and offering it to her. "I found this in the Spirit Fields today."
Mu Ning's gaze fell upon the Jade-Wing Butterfly, and a faint glimmer flashed through her eyes. She extended a slender finger, and as if sentient, the butterfly slowly flew onto her fingertip.
Xu Changqing walked over and plopped down beside her, smiling as he asked, "What do you think?"
Mu Ning nodded faintly. "A rare support-type spirit insect. Its potential isn't low, either."
Xu Changqing asked as if casually, "Senior Sister, have there been any messages from Master and Eldest Senior Sister lately?"
Mu Ning shook her head. "No transmissions have arrived."
Xu Changqing pressed on, "Come to think of it,