The secret realm entrance of the Three Islands Treasure Ship.
Elder Shi Ding paced back and forth on the Meng Chong, a kindly smile appearing on his face each time a disciple emerged from the secret realm, yet a faint trace of worry still lingered between his brows.
Not Liuli...
Not Liuli either...
Why still not Liuli...
Finally, Linghu Chu appeared from the secret realm, causing Elder Shi Ding's heart to leap into his throat.
Following him was... Luo Yan.
Elder Shi Ding took a deep breath, about to inquire, when Shi Liuli finally appeared.
With that, the worried look on his face disappeared, and all he heard was Shi Liuli shouting, "Daddy," before she flung herself into his arms like a swallow returning to the forest.
"As long as you're alright, that's good, that's good." Elder Shi Ding hugged his daughter with a beaming smile, then turned to look at Linghu Chu, "Thank you for your hard work, Chu-er."