Soul Awakening

In the quiet courtyard, the bamboo grove stands empty, the tea is cold and the smoke is thin; a half-lit cup of setting sun casts its reflection as before.

Xiao Qingyi frequently looked towards the horizon, sighing incessantly.

If I had known this would happen, I would have gone to the academy today instead of looking for those two traitors!

Now, almost a day has passed since everyone went out, and they still haven't returned!

Just as he had lost count of how many times he had sighed, he finally saw Lu Qing'an and another person holding hands and flying back into the sky above the courtyard.

"No! Where have you two been all day?!" Xiao Qingyi looked at Lu Qing'an and Xue Tianfei who had returned, and couldn't help but complain as if he were an old man who had finally waited for his relatives to return.

Lu Qing'an smiled faintly, "We'll stroll around, enjoy the scenery, and chat about our feelings. Do you have a problem with that?"

"Weren't you going to find your apprentice?" Xue Tianfei was in a wonderful mood at the moment. They had been on a date all day, and even though they hadn't done anything, they had just been flying around hand in hand, stopping to sit and chat whenever they saw a beautiful view. This made her feel that life was wonderful.

Xiao Qingyi was speechless. "Those two rebellious disciples left a letter and then disappeared without a trace! They said they had too much free time and went to continue their training!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing'an's suspicions deepened.

"Alright, Miaomiao and the others should be back soon. Let's get cooking." Lu Qing'an patted Xiao Qingyi on the shoulder.

Xiao Qingyi said sullenly, "I'm in a bad mood today, I'm too lazy to cook."

"Can you bear to let Miaomiao crave that meal you had?"

"Hey!" In the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

The thought of Miaomiao staring at him with her big, Lingling eyes softened his heart.

Just then, the teleportation array flashed, and Lu Zixuan and the other two returned.

"Father!" Lu Miaomiao ran over quickly and hugged Lu Qing'an.

Lu Qing'an smiled and ruffled his daughter's hair, then glanced at Xue Tianfei.

He made a promise with Xue Tianfei Xue Tianfei that she would kiss his cheek when there were many people around. As for when she would kiss him, he couldn't say for sure, but it would definitely be when there were many people around.

He cannot hide.

Seeing that Xue Tianfei did not make a move, Lu Qing'an thought that it probably wouldn't be now.

That's true, she'll probably only take action if his adopted sister arrives.

"Dad! I have something important to tell you!" Lu Zixuan ran over, her fair and delicate face beaming with joy.

Lu Qing'an pretended not to know what had happened and asked, "What is it?"

Lu Zixuan straightened her back and looked at Sun Minzi: "Minzi, you tell Dad."

Sun Minzi smiled and said, "Father, Zixuan is now the top-ranked senior student in our academy!"

Lu Zixuan grinned, waiting for her father's praise.

It's like a child who has won an award at school, bringing the certificate home and waiting for their parents' praise.

Lu Qing'an laughed heartily, "So fast! As expected of my daughter, she has the same flair as her father back in the day!"

Lu Zixuan practically snorted in delight, chuckling, "Of course! Who told me I'm your daughter!"

My father's praise is the greatest reward!

Lu Qing'an reached out and ruffled Lu Zixuan's hair, then looked at Sun Minzi: "Minzi, come here, Father has something for you."

"For me?" Sun Minzi was taken aback.

She jogged closer and stood in front of Lu Qing'an.

With a flick of his wrist, Lu Qing'an conjured the Golden Crow Flame above his palm.

Sun Minzi covered her mouth in surprise. "This!!"

In an instant, the entire courtyard became hot and stuffy.

"This is the Golden Crow Flame, the fire-attribute flame among the Five Elements Fire. Your Fire God’s Contract will only unleash its strongest power after you have fully contracted the five Five Elements Fire. I happened to see this Golden Crow Flame while passing by a certain place today, so I took it back for you. Find a way to refine the contract yourself and make good use of it in the future."

Lu Qing'an was afraid that the child would feel too much psychological burden, so he deliberately said that it was just a coincidence.

Sun Minzi swallowed hard, then quickly bowed to Lu Qing'an: "Thank you, Father!!"

"You silly child, I've told you not to be so formal. This is your home, just talk to me like Zixuan does from now on," Lu Qing'an said with a smile.

Sun Minzi and smiled, "Okay."

"Zixuan, you cultivate ice-attribute Cultivation Method. Work with Minzi to figure out how to refine this flame. Help Minzi out when necessary," Lu Qing'an said.

Lu Zixuan smiled and said, "Absolutely!"

"Take the Flame and study how to refine the contract yourself." Lu Qing'an didn't immediately help Sun Minzi.

Children need to explore on their own to develop a strong interest in things, and only through their own research can they better understand new things.

Of course, before handing the Golden Crow Flame to Sun Minzi, he also placed a barrier around the flame.

Sun Minzi carefully took the Golden Crow Flame, which was enclosed by the barrier, then smiled and nodded. She took Lu Zixuan's hand and they went to the pond to study it together.

Lu Qing'an nodded in satisfaction as he watched the two children's curiosity and anticipation for new things.

"Why not just help the child with the contract directly?" Xiao Qingyi asked.

Lu Qing'an said, "It's beneficial to let the child research it on their own. If they still can't reach a contract in the end, then I'll step in."

"Old Xiao, can't you see how happy the two kids are?" Xue Tianfei said with a smile.

Xiao Qingyi nodded. "That's right. The child has been focused on cultivation since he was little; he can't do without playing too much. It seems you have more experience in teaching children."

Lu Qing'an coughed and said, "Didn't this set a bad example? We still need to accumulate some experience."

At that moment, far away in the Demon Emperor Palace, Li Cangxuan suddenly felt a lump in his throat and wanted to sneeze, but he managed to stop it with his Demonic Qi.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Wutong, who was lying on Li Cangxuan's lap with her head on the sunset, asked with a smile.

"Perhaps Master misses me?" Li Cangxuan grinned.

"Then, shall we go and see the senior?"

"Um, never mind, let's chat a bit longer."

Hehe, you really enjoy chatting with me?

Li Cangxuan's cheeks flushed slightly again, and he dared not look at Zhao Wutong, who was staring straight up at him.

"How should I put it? My heart races when I talk to you, it feels weird."

"Pfft! Me too."

Upon hearing this, Li Cangxuan couldn't help but look at Zhao Wutong.

The moment their eyes met, their cheeks flushed slightly.

I don't know if it was the glow of the setting sun that made it red, or if it itself turned red...

This side of the courtyard.

After enjoying a delicious dinner, Lu Qing'an and his friends prepared to admire the moon together.

Just then, Dao of Alchemy Master arrived.

After arriving, Dao of Alchemy Master scanned the courtyard several times, as if searching for someone. When he didn't see the person he was looking for, his eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

"Who are you looking for?" Xue Tianfei asked with a smile.

"Where is my disciple? Hasn't he returned from the academy?" Dao of Alchemy Master asked.

Lu Qing'an thought to herself, "Didn't I tell you yesterday to have that kid go to the academy's time-treasure area to cultivate and absorb knowledge of Dao of Alchemy?"

Asking a question you already know the answer to.

"Why are you so late? Has the medicine already been prepared?"

Dao of Alchemy Master nodded. "Yes, I came straight here after I finished my work. Just tell me if I'm capable of handling things!"

Lu Qing'an raised an eyebrow. "Oh ho! Not bad, not bad at all, as expected of you!"

It seems we might find out about those extraterrestrial organizations tonight!!