Cosmic Profound Mirror Prefecture headquarters, Righteous Law Prefecture.
The night flowed like water, clear and free of dust.
A gentle breeze stirred the spiritual bamboo in the courtyard, its rustling deepening the cool tranquility.
Ye Li strolled along the courtyard's stone path with his hands clasped behind his back.
After handling most of the Residence's core affairs and setting its course for the next ten thousand years, he finally had a rare moment of leisure.
"..."
Dressed in a simple, pristine long dress, An Lingzhen quietly followed half a step behind him.
"Fellow Daoist An."
Without turning around, Ye Li gazed up at the vast starry sky overhead and said calmly:
"Once I leave this time, I don't know how long it will be before I return."
"While I'm away, I'll leave Xuanjian Mansion entirely in your hands."
"...I'll do my best."
An Lingzhen's steps briefly faltered at his words before she nodded with some hesitation.
She knew full well.
As Ye Li swept through the two great celestial domains, their immense Star Sea fortune had flowed back to benefit her.
As the former Imperial Preceptor of Great Sheng, she had gained a great deal, and even her false cultivation realm had skyrocketed.
She had broken through to the early Melding Dao Realm in one leap!
In the old Myriad Laws Celestial Domain, that would have made her an Old Ancestor-level figure capable of founding her own sect.
But among the highest circles of the Chaos Star Sea...
That strength still left her stretched thin.
"I know you're under pressure."
Ye Li turned to look at An Lingzhen and said evenly:
"But you don't need to worry too much."
"With your current cultivation and the Soul Treasures I gave you, you should just about have enough to handle things, so