"No cultivation realm?"
"I don't know."
Dugu Yan looked at Ning Xian.
"Senior has never told me, either."
Liu Erlong stood beside the begonia tree.
She also looked at Ning Xian.
Ning Xian put away the Celadon Gourd.
"Let's go back."
Dugu Yan immediately took Bibi Dong's hand.
"Come on."
Bibi Dong glanced at Ning Xian and followed behind the two women.
The three women stepped through the Xuanhuang Light Gate.
By the time they returned to the East Courtyard, the sun had just set.
Begonia petals fell beside the stone table.
Ning Xian sat beneath the tree.
Dugu Yan immediately had someone prepare dinner.
Liu Erlong headed toward the kitchen.
Bibi Dong stood in the courtyard, looking up at the begonia tree before her.
Petals fell onto her shoulders.
She raised a hand and caught one.
The power of life flowed through the petal.
The power of death slowly dissipated along its edges.
Bibi Dong watched for a moment, then walked over to stand half a step behind Ning Xian.
She did not sit.
Nor did she ask about her divine seat again.
She simply stood there quietly.
Ning Xian lifted his wine cup.
"From now on, you'll live beside the East Courtyard."
"Yes."
"Handle Spirit Hall's affairs yourself."
"I'll handle them properly."
"If Qian Daoliu comes looking for you..."
"I'll ask you to intervene, Master."
"Try to resolve it yourself first."
Bibi Dong paused for a moment.
"I understand."
Ning Xian looked at her.
"Now that you've become a god, familiarize yourself with your power first."
"Yes."
Dugu Yan poked her head out of the kitchen doorway.
"Senior, dinner is ready."
Ning Xian rose.
Dugu Yan immediately walked to his side and slipped her arm through his.
Liu Erlong approached with a tray.
Bibi Dong remained where she