The vast starry sky, the blue, bountiful sea-both stretched beyond the eye's reach!
After flying over the sea for more than an hour, the two arrived at Little Wave Island.
They sent a spell toward the island. A moment later, Zhao Changqing came out, and Zhao Yi and Zheng Tong revealed themselves!
"Fellow Daoist Changqing, it's been many days, yet you look as splendid as ever!"
A smile appeared on Zhao Yi's face as he flew toward Zhao Changqing.
"Zhao Changqing greets Island Lord Zhao! It's been many days, and your cultivation has been improving steadily!"
"Haha! We've known each other for so long. Let's dispense with the flattery. This is my junior sister, Zheng Tong! The only alchemist on Linghua Island!"
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zhao!"
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zheng!"
After the two exchanged greetings, Zhao Yi spoke. "We've come to ask a favor. Does Senior Zhao have time?"
"The supreme elder has already informed me. I came out specifically to welcome you both!"
"Please!"
"Please!"
The three entered Little Wave Island in turn and soon arrived at a secluded courtyard.
"Greetings, Senior Zhao!"
Zhao Yi bowed respectfully. Zhao Xinghe did not put on airs either, stepping aside to avoid receiving his bow before helping him up.
"After so many years, we meet again as fellow cultivators of the same stage! Fellow Daoist Zhao, there's no need for such ceremony. We can address each other as peers!"
Naturally, Zhao Yi refused. After some back-and-forth, they could only settle on addressing each other as they pleased: one called the other fellow Daoist, while the other called him senior!
"Thank you, Senior Zhao, for giving me your insights into advancing to the Dao Foundation stage back then! I am endlessly grateful. I've come today to thank you! Should you ever have any