Clear Pond.
Emerald leaves fell into the pond, and azure carp swam through the air. The [Verdant Willow] had been rooted in Azure Field for years. As the oldest Foundation Establishment living being in the Liu Household, this willow had gained many benefits on Spirit Mountain, and its cultivation now rivaled the Foundation Establishment late stage.
Wu Shaoyue quietly watched the willow. A few emerald leaves fell beside her, turned into Azure-Scaled Treasure Carp, and swam slowly through the air.
"My daughter is rather withdrawn. She has nothing against your clan."
The man clad in dark-black treasure armor bearing Mystic Fish Patterns looked somewhat embarrassed. He turned back toward Xu Xuan and Liu Qiuqi and spoke softly.
"It's quite all right. Fellow Daoist An Cha, don't let it trouble you. We old fellows shouldn't get in their way. Qingyun, take the two of them for a walk around Azure Field."
Liu Qiuqi smiled faintly, coughed a few times, and looked toward an octagonal greenwood pavilion with upturned eaves in the corner of the courtyard. A woman in a pale-green silk dress stepped gracefully out of it and answered softly.
Qingyun walked to the edge of Clear Pond. Seeing the two of them, she seemed to sense the unusual atmosphere, and a hint of a smile touched her lips.
"Young Master Xing Fang, Miss Shao Yue, please come with me for a stroll around Azure Field. The mountain scenery is lovely."
Wu Shaoyue looked at her father, a trace of reproach in her eyes.
"Go on."
Wu Ansha's voice was deep and full of authority. Only then did Wu Shaoyue lower her eyes and follow Qingyun. She stepped ahead of Liu Xingfang, unwilling to say much.
The demon and the two humans left the residence, which stood at the summit. Steep