"Alright, that’s it. Goodbye, everyone."
There were tears and smiles in the air. Zhu Yanyi chose this moment to leave for a clear reason: she did not want anyone to suffer too much from the pain of parting.
Today was a great joy for the Bright Forest, as the Great White Shaman had returned. Leaving now would help dilute the sorrow of farewell. This was exactly why Zhu Yanyi wanted to depart today.
"Safe travels. May the wind be with you." The Great White Shaman nodded slightly at Zhu Yanyi. All gratitude needed no words; this moment was enough.
Zhu Yanyi smiled and summoned her flying boat. Without looking back, she boarded first, and the others followed.
Once everyone was settled, Zhu Yanyi waved to the Great White Shaman, the Elf Queen, and their other friends in the Bright Forest. Then, she activated the vessel.
The flying boat rose slowly, locked onto its course, and headed back to the city.
Unlike their hurried arrival to provide support, the return journey was relaxed. With no urgent matters, everyone enjoyed their leisure time on board.
Since learning to play Dou Dizhu, more people were playing cards now.
Zhu Yanyi placed a rocking chair at the bow of the boat. She sat there, swaying gently, resting with her eyes closed.
This trip had been worthwhile. Although she spent considerable time here, every moment was meaningful and valuable.
Zhu Yanyi closed her eyes, relaxing her spirit, and immersed herself in the surrounding environment.
It felt as if she was the heaven and earth, and the heaven and earth were her. Her existence seemed merely a part of the universe.
No one noticed Zhu Yanyi’s state, except Yan Aohan. He was surprised that she could enter a state of enlightenment like this. Smiling faintly, he formed a hand seal, setting up a barrier around her to prevent interruptions.
Zhu Yanyi had only reached the late stage of the Moving Void realm due to the events in the Bright Forest. She could not reach the peak immediately. However, this enlightenment consolidated her cultivation. In the future, reaching the peak of the Moving Void realm would not be difficult.
Zhu Yanyi slept deeply. When she woke up, she realized her cultivation had unknowingly stabilized.
"Fifteen, what’s wrong?" Gu Jun and Mi Xiao approached, seeing Zhu Yanyi stretching her neck, and asked curiously.
"Nothing. I just realized my cultivation has stabilized significantly after waking up. I didn’t expect sleeping to have such an effect. It seems I should sleep more in the future," Zhu Yanyi said with a grin.
Gu Jun and Mi Xiao were slightly stunned, then laughed. Gu Jun said, "Do you think everyone is a freak like you, stabilizing cultivation just by sleeping?"
Mi Xiao looked envious. "But I’m quite jealous of Fifteen. Her cultivation stabilizes like that. By the way, Fifteen, what is your current cultivation level?"
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "Late stage of the Moving Void realm."
(⊙o⊙)… Gu Jun and Mi Xiao silently stepped back. After a long pause, Mi Xiao gasped, "Fifteen, are you doing this on purpose?"
"No. Why would I do that on purpose? I’m telling the truth," Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "I am indeed at the late stage of the Moving Void realm."
Mi Xiao sighed. "Fifteen, please stop teasing me, okay? I thought the Heavenly Dao rewarded me for the Bright Forest incident, and I entered the early stage of the Soul Formation realm. That feeling was amazing. But then you tell me you’re already at the late stage of the Moving Void realm. Have you considered my feelings? Are you even a normal person?"
Zhu Yanyi chuckled lightly. "I was originally at the early stage of the Moving Void realm. Skipping the middle stage to reach the late stage was also a reward from the Heavenly Dao."
"But your reward hurts me," Mi Xiao sighed. "Fifteen, you are definitely not a normal person. At least, you are not a normal human."
"What nonsense. What do you mean I’m not normal? I don’t have an extra eye or an extra nose," Zhu Yanyi said helplessly.
Mi Xiao argued seriously, "But you are even less normal than those with extra eyes or noses. You are only twenty-three years old. Have you ever seen a twenty-three-year-old at the late stage of the Moving Void realm?"
"Yes, I have. It’s me," Zhu Yanyi pointed directly at herself. "Besides, think about it. Can I not work hard? My husband’s cultivation is above mine, so I have to chase her desperately."
Zhu Yanyi actually felt helpless. She even complained that her cultivation advancement was too slow.
Gu Jun patted Mi Xiao’s shoulder to comfort him. "Alright, Little Nine, don’t overthink it. We can’t count them as normal people, so don’t take them too seriously."
Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi could only snort in amusement and said nothing else.
"Junior Sister, we are approaching the first jump point on the way back. Should we rest here?" Sikong Xuran asked.
"Is there anything rare here?" Zhu Yanyi asked. She knew this group well; they wouldn’t want to rest for a day without a special reason.
Sikong Xuran said, "There isn’t anything particularly rare. However, this is the jump point between the Bright Plane and the Pingchuan region. There is a temporary market here. People often sell things there. If you’re lucky, you might see rare medicinal herbs."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Do others want to stop? If so, we can stay for a day."
"Let’s stay for a day," Sikong Xuran smiled. "It’s rare to be out, and everyone wants to relax."
Zhu Yanyi knew that the return journey was the most relaxed time, so it was normal for everyone to want to play. She nodded and said, "In that case, let’s do as you say. We’ll rest here for a day and stroll around."
"Aren’t you going out?" Sikong Xuran asked.
"I’m not interested. I need to inspect the flying boat anyway. I’ll handle that. You all go play. After I finish inspecting the boat, I’ll rest inside. Come back when you’re done playing," Zhu Yanyi said. She really didn’t like going out to stroll. She disliked shopping in the mortal realm, and she disliked it here too.
"Come with us. You might find a bargain," Mi Xiao said from the side.
"I don’t have that kind of luck," Zhu Yanyi never believed she had such luck.
"You won’t know until you go. Just accompany us," Mi Xiao said with a grin. "At most, we can inspect the flying boat together when we return."
Actually, inspecting the flying boat wasn’t complicated. Zhu Yanyi could simply store the boat and check it, which was quick and easy. Mi Xiao’s suggestion to inspect it together was completely unnecessary.