As the saying went, one day in heaven was a year on earth. Yi Shuyuan had been rather afraid that this might actually happen. Fortunately, after he spent a day at the Celestial Court, the rain in Heaven-Bearing Prefecture had only just stopped when he returned.
At least, viewed from above the clouds, the rain clouds over Heaven-Bearing Prefecture had only just emptied themselves of their power and begun to disperse.
A pale white cloud descended, carrying Cao Yugao and Yi Shuyuan over Yan Mountain outside Heaven-Bearing Prefecture.
"Mr. Yi, don't you need to go to Heaven-Bearing Prefecture?"
"Not for now. I'd intended to visit Yan Mountain anyway, but helping Miss Lu brought me all the way to the prefecture's harbor."
Below them, Yan Mountain had lofty peaks and gentle slopes, mountain streams and low valleys. It was still wreathed in mist, while the Kaiyang Grand Canal could be seen along one side of the mountains.
Yi Shuyuan glanced toward the canal, then turned to Lu Yuwei beside him.
"Miss Lu, your troubles have been resolved. Do you have any other plans?"
Lu Yuwei solemnly bowed to Yi Shuyuan and Cao Yugao.
"Thank you both for your help, Mr. Yi, Divine General Cao. I have nothing with which to repay you, and can only hope to return this kindness someday. I've been away long enough. Once I finish swimming this stretch, I intend to return to the Heavenly Origin Pool so my mother won't worry."
Cao Yugao's face remained expressionless.
"I merely couldn't stand certain things. Mr. Yi was the one who helped you. I'll accept your thanks, but as for repaying a great kindness, you should repay him!"
Although Cao Yugao looked cold, even a little frightening, Lu Yuwei was no longer afraid of him. She understood that this