"Grand Elder Fang, we meet again."
Before leaving, Fang Qianyuan went to bid farewell to the Wolf Saint, only to find the four Wolf Kings at the Wolf Saint Palace, where they had come to receive his instruction.
"Greetings, Wolf Kings." Somewhat surprised, Fang Qianyuan greeted them.
"We have business at Headquarters soon. Would it be convenient for us to pay you a visit?" the Azure Wolf King suddenly asked.
"You would be most welcome," Fang Qianyuan said.
"Then we shall choose a day to visit your residence," the Azure Wolf King said with a smile.
Fang Qianyuan could not quite fathom his intentions, but guessed it was merely an ordinary exchange of courtesies. He thought little of it, nodded, and took his leave.
Soon, Fang Qianyuan left the Wolf Sage Paradise and returned to the sect's Headquarters.
He took stock of what he had gained on this trip to the Wolf Sage Paradise. Apart from seeing the place that housed the sect's hidden foundations, he had met the Wolf Saint and Elder Deng, and learned of the Black Wolf King and the other half-demon elders of the sect.
Little White's fusion refinement of origin blood and complete transformation had been an unexpected windfall. He had made no preparations for it whatsoever.
Beyond that, he had recruited Bai Aoxue, a Spirit-Herding Envoy, as a retainer.
Fang Qianyuan summoned her and said, "You can live in the residence from now on. If you find it uncomfortable, I can arrange another place for you. I will pay you a stipend and additional rewards on the same terms as a Guest Elder. Just focus on your cultivation and teaching Little White."
"Anything is fine with me," Bai Aoxue said.
After Bai Aoxue left, Fang Qianyuan shook his head helplessly.
Bai Aoxue was quite