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Before they left, Song Wanbai's brows remained knitted, as though something weighed on her mind.

The steward packed Song Wanbai's luggage. As she was leaving, a carefree figure blocked her path.

The man smiled at her and handed her a Heaven-Earth Ring.

"Junior Sister, be careful on the road. Your senior brother prepared a bed for you. It's the softest one I could find in the Mortal World. It's a long journey, so take care."

Song Wanbai accepted the Heaven-Earth Ring. Her voice softened, and a blush rose to her cheeks again. "All right."

Li Zi stood beside them, her gaze darting back and forth between the two.

Song Wanbai's scalp prickled under that stare. She turned and glared at Li Zi.

"At your age, how is your Cultivation still so low? I heard from your senior sister that you've even contracted a Spirit Beast. I'll have to teach you how to work with your Contract Beast properly on the way."

The smile froze on Li Zi's face.

Was she for real?

How could Song Wanbai say something so bone-chilling with that angelic face?

Satisfied, Song Wanbai patted Li Zi's head. "Stick with me from now on, and I guarantee your Cultivation will rise quickly and easily."

Li Zi's eyes went round. "Sister Song, we're sisters. We don't have to talk about Cultivation when we're together. I picked up some good storybooks in the Mortal World. Want to read them?"

This time, Song Wanbai brought out a craft made specifically for long-distance travel.

It was a magnificent Flying Boat. Song Wanbai summoned a Spirit Beast to steer it, leaving everyone else free to move about on board.

Li Zi's excitement had not even worn off before Song Wanbai sat her down to learn Hand Seals.

Zhu Min smiled with relief