By the Heavenly Origin Pool, the white cranes had long since landed and were foraging along the water's edge.
Those in the Heavenly Origin Pool had already reached the shore, and Yi Shuyuan landed at that moment as well.
"Greetings, Mr. Yi!" "We pay our respects, Immortal Venerable!"
Xia Linglan and Lu Yuwei were naturally excited, while the few Aquatic Folk from the Heavenly Origin Pool accompanying them stole cautious, curious glances at this Immortal as they bowed.
So this was the renowned Yi Daozi? Not only were his magical powers unfathomable, he was also the foremost master of alchemy in the world!
Yi Shuyuan approached a few steps and returned their greetings.
"Madam Xia, I've come to fulfill my promise. So many years have passed; I hope you'll forgive me!"
Xia Linglan was delighted and impatient, but she could hardly forget her manners.
"Not at all. We're already overjoyed that you remembered this matter. Would you care to rest in the Water Palace first, sir?"
Yi Shuyuan looked at the Heavenly Origin Pool, glanced over the Aquatic Folk and Lu Yuwei, then smiled.
"There's no need. Let's go straight to your former home, Madam Xia!"
Lu Yuwei had thought there was no need to rush this very moment and wanted to say something, only to see her mother agree at once.
"Very well, I'll take you there now, sir, and host a banquet for you afterward! Yu Ling, Yu Shi, come with us. Everyone else, return first and prepare the feast!"
The first half was addressed to Yi Shuyuan, while the second was an instruction to the Aquatic Folk.
The two women whose names had been called immediately brightened with joy, while the other women's faces fell.
The former home of Xia Linglan and her husband was not