Yao Chen had urged Xiao Yan to advance to Dou Zun as soon as possible because he knew Xiao Yan's troubles were about to arrive.
Gu Xun'er's coming-of-age ceremony was approaching, and Xiao Yan had to attend it. Without the strength of a Dou Zun, he would never catch the Ancient Clan's eye.
Without sufficient strength, matters between Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er would likely become even more difficult.
His current strength was simply not worth mentioning before the Ancient Clan. Perhaps only by accompanying Xiao Yan as a soul could he help Xiao Yan hold the fort.
After much deliberation, Yao Chen ultimately decided to seek Lan Hong's help.
However, he failed to find Lan Hong at the Pill Tower. Qian Renxue and the Little Doctor Immortal were still there, though, which meant Lan Hong would return soon enough. Yao Chen was in no hurry and simply waited.
Within Lan Hong's Small World, Cai Die's soul finally awakened.
"Big Sister?"
"Little Sister, you've finally awakened!"
Cai Lin then told Cai Die everything that had happened.
"Big Sister, you've worried too much and sacrificed too much for me."
Cai Lin shook her head. "None of that matters for your sake. You're my little sister, my dearest little sister."
Just as Cai Lin and Cai Die were sharing a touching reunion, Lan Hong spoke up and interrupted them.
"Ahem, it's time to get down to business. You can catch up after Cai Die has been fully revived."
"Mm, that's right. Cai Die, we'll talk after you've fully revived. We're only one final step away now."
Lan Hong then guided Cai Die's soul back into her body before using Heavenly Flames to help her body and soul fully merge.
The process took quite a long time, but it remained stable throughout, without