Gratitude

"Lian Chen, how does it feel to receive the Sect Leader compliments?" Lin Chuxuan asked while they were walking back home for Lian Chen to fetch Xiao Huan.

"Hmm.. I think I am grateful? Like I mean in the end it's just a bunch of compliments, I still have to rely on myself for my strength and cultivation." Lian Chen humbly replied.

Though Lin Chuxuan remained silent, her graceful smile spoke volumes. It was clear that Lian Chen's response was exactly what she had hoped to hear.

If anyone happened to witness Lin Chuxuan's enchanting smile in that moment, they would undoubtedly be captivated by its beauty.

As time swiftly passed, Lian Chen and Lin Chuxuan arrived at the doorstep of Lin Chuxuan's house. Upon opening the door, they were greeted with the sight of Xiao Huan and Lin Meiyin engrossed in their playful interaction.

Lin Meiyin immediately shifted her gaze to the door, and upon seeing Lin Chuxuan and Lian Chen, she immediately jumped out and shouted: "Mama! Papa! You guys are finally home!"

Lin Chuxuan carried Lin Meiyin, slightly blushing and said: "How many times do I have to tell you not to call Lian Chen as Papa!"

After receiving a scolding from Lin Chuxuan, Lin Meiyin could only pout in a cute manner and averted her gaze, trying to convey her displeasure to Lin Chuxuan.

"Elder Lin, how do I make Xiao Huan enter the Beastbound Ring?" Lian Chen asked, while poking at Lin Meiyin's pouting face.

"Oh. You just have to touch the jewel in the middle on Xiao Huan's forehead, and Xiao Huan will immediately enter the Beastbound Ring." explained Lin Chuxuan, giving the details on how to summon Xiao Huan into the ring.

"I see. Xiao Huan, from today onwards, this will be your new home!" Lian Chen exclaimed, gently touching the jewel on Xiao Huan's forehead.

Xiao Huan nodded obediently, and in an instant, its large body vanished into thin air.

"Ah! Mama, Xiao Huan disappeared!" Lin Meiyin immediately exclaimed, shocked to see that Xiao Huan's giant body just disappeared into thin air.

"Hehe. Xiao Huan didn't disappear. She is just currently sleeping in the ring." Lian Chen immediately raised up his finger where the Beastbound Ring is, and showed it to Lin Meiyin.

"Oh… So can I still play with Xiao Huan next time?" Lin Meiyin cutely asked, afraid that Lian Chen would reject.

"Of course. Whenever you want to play with her, just tell me." Lian Chen gently rubbed Lin Meiyin's head, and played around with her.

"It's getting late. I should head home soon," Lian Chen said, noticing that Lin Meiyin was starting to show signs of fatigue.

"Sure. I'll put Yin'er to sleep. Goodnight, and take care on your way home, Lian Chen," Lin Chuxuan said, cradling Lin Meiyin in her arms, and said her goodbyes to Lian Chen.

After Lian Chen made his farewell to both Lin Chuxuan and Lin Meiyin, he met Duan Wu Kun, while he was on the way back to his home.

"The hero of all of the inner disciples, and the strongest of them all… Brother Lian!" Duan Wu Kun immediately exclaimed upon seeing Lian Chen.

"Brother Duan… I hope you won't call me like that again… Hahaha." Lian Chen stumbled, clearly embarrassed at the way that Duan Wu Kun is calling him.

"By the way, I wanted to express my gratitude for your assistance during the arena," Duan Wu Kun unexpectedly thanked Lian Chen, before adding, "How about this? As a token of my appreciation for saving my life, I would like to offer you a gift!"