Twilight in Heaven Dou City was especially gentle. The golden glow of the setting sun spilled into the Spirit Temple's courtyard, tinting the white jade paving stones a warm yellow.
The spirit grass in the courtyard swayed gently in the evening breeze. A faint fragrance of greenery filled the air, utterly unlike the biting chill of the Far North, soothing both body and mind.
Qian Daoliu sat beside the stone table in the center of the courtyard. Before him stood a pot of tea brewed from Tree of Life leaves, its curling steam forming a hazy halo of light.
The Snow Empress and the Ice Empress sat opposite him. A faint chill lingered around the Snow Empress, yet it did not frostbite the surrounding plants; clearly, she had already gained perfect control over her power.
The Ice Empress lightly tapped the tabletop with her fingertips, her gaze resting on Qian Renxue and Ye Lingling-the two little girls were playing around a small cluster of flowers in the courtyard, their little faces brimming with pure delight. Tian Meng floated beside them, occasionally shaping his spiritual power into tiny points of light to amuse them, drawing peals of clear laughter that echoed through the courtyard.
"We've been on the move for so long. Let's get some proper rest today."
Qian Daoliu lifted his teacup, took a small sip, and said calmly,
"Tomorrow morning, we'll go to Skywater Academy and see that child."
He could clearly sense the Snow Empress's and the Ice Empress's anticipation toward the heir to the Ice God Inheritance, and he understood the importance of this trip to Skywater Academy.
The Snow Empress nodded slightly, a flicker of anticipation crossing her eyes.
"Very well. This will also give us a chance to grow accustomed to the atmosphere of a