Liu Changxu and Chu Ping sat knee to knee in conversation for a full half day. Only when the sun sank westward did Liu Changxu return to the Purple Tenuity Palace with his wife, Duan Yuwei.
During their conversation, Liu Changxu learned much from Chu Ping that he had never known before, and his heart brimmed with the joy of a fruitful exchange.
However, it also reminded Liu Changxu that the Great Han Immortal Dynasty needed to strengthen its intelligence operations. Otherwise, his dynasty would be left in an extremely passive position.
As soon as they returned to the Purple Tenuity Palace, Duan Yuwei suggested:
"Your Majesty, the Myriad Forms Sect might have the star radiance immortal stones you need. Why don't we go there together and try our luck?"
After a moment's thought, Liu Changxu replied:
"There's no need. Star radiance immortal stones aren't indispensable for refining an Interstellar Teleportation Array or a Communication Formation. Besides, our ties with the Myriad Forms Sect are still shallow. Going there unannounced would be rather awkward, so let's forget it."
"Your Majesty, are you already preparing to leave?"
With her eyes full of wistful reproach, Duan Yuwei asked softly:
"Of course not! This time, I intend to stay a while longer and spend some proper time with all of you. I'll also give Zhao'er and the others some guidance in their cultivation."
Liu Changxu hurriedly explained with a smile:
"That's wonderful!"
At his words, Duan Yuwei's face immediately blossomed into a delighted smile, and she exclaimed excitedly:
Thus, Liu Changxu settled in at the Heavenly Mystery Sect without further concerns. Nearly a year passed before he finally set out for Cloud Sky Immortal City. Even then, Duan Yuwei still felt their time together had been too brief and was far from satisfied.