The next day, Yun Ying prepared to visit Shi Xiaoqin. Since she had long since promised to teach her properly once she returned, the sooner she began, the better.
By now, little Shi Xiaoqin was nearly seven, just the right age to begin cultivating.
"I'm going to the Shi Clan to see Xiaoqin. I won't be back often, so I'll leave things here to you."
Yun Ying said this to the Indestructible Dao Body, then turned and walked out of the hall.
"Elder Yun!"
Several guards bowed respectfully when they saw Yun Ying emerge. Their hearts held boundless respect for this youngest Immortal King in history.
Yun Ying gave them a slight nod and flew away.
After leaving, Yun Ying did not go straight to Shi Xiaoqin, but first visited a spiritual mountain.
This was where the Elder Heavenly Being lived. She had been away for several years, so naturally, she had to visit her clan elder first.
Upon reaching the mountain, she saw a lush green vegetable garden that gave a vibrant sense of life.
Outside the house, an old man lay on a reclining chair with his eyes closed, waving a palm-leaf fan. He looked quite at ease.
Yet the aura of decay around him had grown ever heavier, showing that the Elder Heavenly Being had little lifespan left.
Hearing footsteps, the Elder Heavenly Being opened his eyes. At the sight of her, he immediately sat up. "Little Yun Ying is back!"
He promptly rose to brew tea, his face beaming with a kindly smile.
"Ancestor."
Yun Ying was neither reserved nor ceremonious. She sat down casually and watched him brew tea.
Soon, the fragrance of tea drifted through the air. The Elder Heavenly Being poured Yun Ying a cup before pouring his own.
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