Although it felt a bit strange, Chu Qingyun didn't dwell on it.
Xia He and Xiao Feng were both Half-Step Martial Spirits or first-level Martial Spirits now. They couldn't possibly be idle all day, just running around looking for excitement.
'Maybe they were assigned a mission and had to leave. Or maybe they're at a critical point in their cultivation and can't afford any distractions...'
Upon arriving at the Qin Family estate, Chu Qingyun saw Elder Qin and Qin Ya in the front courtyard.
When she saw Chu Qingyun, Qin Ya rolled her eyes and shot him a playful glare. "What took you so long? We were about to send someone to find you. We thought you might have gone on your own."
"Haha, refining elixirs is exhausting. I overslept a little," Chu Qingyun said with a laugh.
"Hehe, no problem. The morning is mostly for preparations and waiting for people to arrive. The official auction doesn't start until the afternoon. Let's get in the carriage."
