That night, Li Ling's soul entered a dream, and he met Mu Qingsi in the Netherdream Realm.
"I've arrived safely. Everything is fine, so you don't need to worry..."
This method could reach across any distance, allowing them to stay in timely contact.
He had thought little of it when they were together every day. Now that he was traveling tens of thousands of miles away, he understood the benefits of dream entry. No wonder the cultivators on Dreamlike Island, gathered from every corner of the world, were all as close as if they lived right beside one another.
Soon, the next day arrived.
Li Ling went to the rear garden to visit Madam Zhao again, only to find that she had summoned several Conch Maiden servants, who stood beside her holding objects resembling exquisite flower baskets.
Madam Zhao had changed her clothes again today. She wore a brocade robe patterned with a hundred flowers and fluttering butterflies, paired with a misty gauze skirt scattered with blossoms. Her clothing was still soft and close-fitting, and she looked completely at ease with him, but at least something no longer felt quite as off as it had yesterday.
With a faint smile on her face, she spoke with the concern of an aunt looking after a younger relative. "Li Ling, come sit here. How did you sleep last night?"
Li Ling sat down as instructed. "Thank you for your concern, Madam Zhao. I've recovered my energy."
Madam Zhao said, "Good. Let me first see what abilities you have, so I can decide how to arrange the commission."
Then she added, "This is also to ensure that the matter goes more smoothly. I hope you won't mind."
Li Ling said, "There's no need to explain, Madam Zhao. I understand. But what would you