"When Teacher comes back, I'll put in a good word for you. How about it?"
Below Heavenly Strategy Manor, in Heaven Beyond.
At Huang Min's words, a flicker of temptation passed through Zi Yan's eyes. Then she lifted her head and gazed at Huang Min with her adorable eyes. "Really, Sister Min?"
"Hahaha, of course. I wouldn't lie to a little girl like you." Huang Min laughed, finding Zi Yan absolutely adorable.
"Great! I have lots of yummy food. Come on, Sister Min, Brother Ling Yun! I'll treat you right now!" Zi Yan grinned excitedly, then took Huang Min and Ling Yun by the hands and began skipping away.
As he watched their retreating figures, a hint of a smile appeared in Xiao Bieli's eyes.
Just then, Qinglian suddenly appeared behind Xiao Bieli and asked with a smile, "You seem very fond of that little girl from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan?"
Xiao Bieli jumped in fright, then immediately turned and bowed to Qinglian with his hands clasped. "Greetings, Lord Qinglian!"
Qinglian waved dismissively. "Enough. It's been over a thousand years, and you're still so punctiliously respectful every time. Even if you aren't tired of it, this Saint is."
"Courtesy must not be neglected!" Xiao Bieli replied respectfully.
"Forget it, forget it. There's no persuading you. But you needn't worry. Min'er and Ling Yun are kindhearted children. Although they have a grudge against the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, they won't bully the weak just because they're strong. They have that much integrity.
"That little girl may be Zhu Kun's daughter, but her heart is clear and pure, without any malice. They'll certainly get along splendidly," Qinglian said with a smile.
"Qinglian is right, Bieli. Stop worrying that Min'er and the others will hurt that little girl."
No sooner had Qinglian