The next day, Qing Xuan summoned Kong Xuan into Purple Emperor Palace.
The girl arrived quickly. When she stepped into the hall, her sleeves still carried the fresh scent of valley grass and trees.
Seeing Qing Yi seated nearby as well, Kong Xuan saluted them both before taking her usual seat.
The girl asked, "Master, did you call me here to inspect my cultivation today?"
"No."
At that, curiosity immediately appeared in Kong Xuan's eyes.
Qing Xuan glanced at Qing Yi. "We have matters to attend to and will be leaving for some time. Purple Emperor Palace will be temporarily sealed during that period."
Kong Xuan paused, then asked, "Will you be gone for a long time?"
"It is difficult to say, but we will return before Zixiao Palace's third lecture."
Kong Xuan silently calculated the time.
There were still nearly two Epoch Cycles until the third lecture. If they did not return until close to then, that would already count as a very long time for her.
After hesitating for a moment, the girl tentatively asked, "Then may I go to Phoenix Perch Mountain?"
Usually, with her master and mistress around, she did not feel bored even while cultivating.
But if she had to remain alone on Purple Star now, she would be bored to death.
Afraid Qing Xuan would refuse, the girl thought for a moment and added,
"Senior Aunt Nuwa promised that once I reached Taiyi, she would take me to pick Spiritual Fruits. I've waited so long already. If I still don't go, she might think I forgot."
Qing Yi saw through the girl's little scheme, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes. "Go, then. You need not stay on Purple Star waiting for us."
Kong Xuan's eyes curved with delight. "Then, Master, Mistress, if