Heaven Beyond.
Xiao Yan, Yao Chen, and Yao Tianhuo had just emerged from the underground chamber when Xiao Yi Xian hurried over.
Xiao Yan introduced them. "Xiao Yi Xian, let me introduce you. This is my teacher. You can call him Yao Lao. And this is the Heavenly Fire Venerable."
Since the Heavenly Fire Venerable's surname, Yao, sounded exactly like the Yao in Yao Chen's name, Xiao Yan could not help laughing as he added, "This gentleman is also Yao Lao, though his Yao is the character meaning radiance."
Xiao Yi Xian burst into a giggle.
"Hello, Yao Lao. Hello, Yao Lao."
Her greeting made all three of them laugh as well.
Then Yao Tianhuo volunteered, "Just call me Senior."
"Senior!" Xiao Yi Xian greeted him with a smile and a bow.
As they were talking, Xiao Bieli hurried over.
One look at Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo told him that Xiao Yan had successfully resurrected the two soul bodies.
"Congratulations on your resurrection."
"Greetings, Senior."
Although Xiao Bieli was only the steward of Heavenly Strategy Manor, he was older than everyone present.
After exchanging greetings, Xiao Yan cupped his hands. "I would like to request an audience with Ancestor Tian Ce. Would that be possible?"
Xiao Bieli shook his head. "While you were resurrecting these two, the clan chief and the other elders left Heaven Beyond. So I'm afraid you won't be able to visit him.
"Also, before leaving, the clan chief said you were free to do as you pleased. You may stay in Heaven Beyond or leave."
Xiao Yan nodded and bowed respectfully, then looked at Xiao Bieli. "Sorry for the trouble, but I'd like to see my father before leaving."
"Follow me!"
Without further ado, Xiao Bieli nodded and led Xiao Yan's group to the courtyard