Toward the end of the month, a streak of red light sped across the waters near the Northsky Archipelago, like a rainbow cutting through the sky.
It was the Purple-Gold Flying Shuttle piloted by Li Ling. After several days of travel, he had finally returned to Moon-Sand Island.
His aura had long since been recorded in the foundations of the Grand Array linked to his land deed, so he passed through unhindered, while his spiritual awareness continued reviewing and pondering what he had learned within.
Before long, he reached Moon-Sand Island and landed, his body returning to its original form.
As Li Ling picked up the Purple-Gold Flying Shuttle and headed toward the residence's main gate, he happened to see his wife coming out to greet him after hearing of his arrival.
"Husband, you're finally back. You were gone for over half a month! I almost thought that Madam Zhao had enchanted you so thoroughly you'd lost your soul."
Seeing Li Ling again, Mu Qingsi could not help sounding a little aggrieved.
But Li Ling had gone to learn a craft, not to chase flowers and toy with the grass, so in the end, she said nothing more.
The Snail Shell Sanctuary was a kingdom of women. Not wanting to say too much about it and make his wife jealous, Li Ling quickly changed the subject. "Has everything been all right at home while I was away?"
"Everything's been fine," Mu Qingsi said. "Turtle Steward really puts one's mind at ease. He's kept everything in perfect order."
Taking Li Ling by the hand, she began telling him about household matters she had not had time to mention in their dreams: settling the shrimp soldiers and crab generals, arranging the Sea Patrol's shifts, and finding accommodations for the maids and the