Before long, Li Yan sensed Li Zhaoyan's aura outside the courtyard. The instant the courtyard gate opened, she strode in quickly.
"Father, are you leaving the sect again?"
The moment Li Zhaoyan saw him, she anxiously asked. Li Yan had not been back for long this time, yet he was about to head out again.
"Yes, I'm going to find your mother and the others. The Tianli Clan isn't in the Cangxuan Realm. Once your mother and the others obtain the cultivation technique, they likely won't wait until they reach the Void Refinement Realm before returning.
"And as for your grandfather, he may not have the time next time to send the three of them back. So it would be best for me to head over in advance."
Li Yan explained. The "grandfather" he mentioned naturally referred to Gong Shanhe.
"Oh!"
Although Li Zhaoyan already knew the reason, reluctance still surfaced in her eyes upon hearing it.
"We're cultivators, after all. We'll have plenty of time together. Besides, you and Qingyun can't keep putting things off, can you? I'll go bring your mother and the others back early, so your Dao companion ceremony can be held sooner as well!"
Li Yan caught the instant drop in Li Zhaoyan's spirits and immediately teased her with a smile.
Sure enough, the moment he said that, rosy clouds flooded Li Zhaoyan's lovely face.
"Father, w-what are you saying?"
As she lowered her head, the toe of her long boot was already rubbing against the ground. Seeing his daughter's expression change in an instant, Li Yan could not help but laugh heartily.
"By the way, how has your comprehension of the Heavenly Tribulation gone this time?"
Li Yan immediately took the opportunity to change the subject.
"Ah... my comprehension, it has... made some progress.