Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, Liu Yanyi immediately kowtowed to acknowledge him as her master.
Zhang Yan sat upright atop the cloud and accepted her ceremonial three bows. Afterward, he helped her up, offered a few comforting words, then swept his robe and ascended with Xuan Guang, heading straight to the Elixir Cauldron Institute.
Zhou Chongju, who had not seen Zhang Yan for two months, had previously heard that he was trapped in the Demon Cave and unable to escape. Although deeply concerned, he had recently received news that Zhang Yan had returned safely, which had finally eased his worries. Upon seeing him now, and noticing he had become a Xuan Guang Practitioner, Zhou Chongju's expression revealed a trace of delight.
Just as he was about to speak, his gaze shifted and landed on a young girl with delicate features following closely beside Zhang Yan, holding onto his sleeve with her small hand. Unable to suppress his curiosity, he pointed and asked, "Who is this girl?"
