The next day, Li Xing bid farewell to Ye Qingting, Cui Tianxiao, and Qi Ming, put on a mask, and returned to Datang City.
Li Xing first went home to see Li Yi and Anna. The couple, who had been worried sick, saw their adopted daughter standing before them, unharmed and lively, and their hanging hearts finally settled.
Anna hugged Li Xing, crying and laughing. Li Xing was really afraid she'd disturb the fetus, so she discreetly operated the Eternal Green Technique to transfer some spiritual energy for a peaceful pregnancy.
After spending a night at home, Li Xing left the couple under the pretense of searching for alchemy materials and ventured deep into the Datang Forest.
Li Xing carved a temporary cave dwelling on a cliff, sealed the entrance with stones, and set up a defensive formation before she felt assured to begin her cultivation.
