How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

"Uh……"

Hei Yang paused for a moment, then stroked his chin and analyzed, "Based on my analysis, there must be something fishy about this!"

"Indeed, Elder Huo Le has been acting strangely all of a sudden."

Hongli nodded and muttered under her breath, "His laugh was so creepy!"

"Don't say that, it will make him sad."

"Oh dear, I'm not trying to belittle Elder Huo Le, I was just genuinely a little creeped out by the laughter."

Hongli extended a finger and said softly, "That feeling, that sense of déjà vu, is like..."

"Is that old geezer up to no good?"

Hei Yang asked curiously.

"Ha, you said it yourself, it came from your mouth, not mine!"

Hongli pointed loudly at Heiyang.

"You heard that, didn't you all see it? It was all Hei Yang who said those bad things!"

"Ah this..."

Hei Hui and Hong Qiao, standing to one side, revealed their crescent-shaped eyes. Xiao Huo, head down, was looking at his notes, his expression unchanged and his eyes fixed on them, looking like a well-behaved bookworm who was oblivious to everything else.

"They're really good at labeling people."

Hei Yang rolled his eyes and looked at Hong Li.

"Alright, alright, let's stop talking about this nonsense."

Go and clean up the room where Xiaoyun used to live, otherwise there will be nowhere for her to stay when she comes over.

If we don't treat our guests well, Mom and Dad will start nagging us again.

"Oh dear, oh dear, don't be in such a hurry! Why are you so nervous?"

Hongli waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Anyway, Xiaoyun won't be here for a while, so I can just tidy up whenever I have some free time. There's no need to rush..."

"Sister Hongli—Brother Heiyang—"

Before Hongli could finish speaking, a familiar voice came from outside.

"Open the door! I've come to play with you!"

"..."

"..."

"Ah?"

Hongli blinked, looking at Heiyang with a completely bewildered expression.

What was that? What was that noise just now? Was I seeing a ghost?

"Pfft, hahaha."

Hei Yang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Hong Li's adorable blank expression. He flicked Hong Li's forehead and reminded her, "Don't be silly, Teacher Hong, do something to help!"

Hongli: "..."

...............

"Sister Hong-Li!"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Xingyun rushed over and hugged Hongli tightly, her face beaming with joy.

"Do you miss me? Do you miss me? Do you miss me?"

"quack!"

Gaga flew over from behind Xingyun and circled around the group playfully.

"Want to quack? Want to quack? Want to quack?"

"Ah, I've been thinking about it, I really want to."

Hongli patted Xingyun off her body with a helpless expression and pulled her off.

Seeing the latter's bright smile, Hong Li rubbed her temples and sighed, "What happened? How did you get here so quickly?"

"What came so fast?"

Xingyun scratched her head, pointed to herself, and said proudly, "Gaga and I set off before dawn and flew for a long time before we arrived!"

"Ah this..."

Hongli revealed her crescent-shaped eyes and couldn't help but complain, "What's wrong with Elder Huo? Why did he leave at dawn and only make a call in the afternoon? Is the signal delay that big?"

"Huh? What?"

Xingyun overheard Hongli muttering something and asked curiously, "What kind of communication is it, Hongli?"

"Ah, nothing."

Hongli waved her hand, poked Xingyun's forehead expressionlessly, and said quietly, "I mean, why didn't you call ahead before you came?"

They came so suddenly, I didn't even have time to prepare!

"Hehe, surprised, right? Didn't expect that? Were you startled?"

Xingyun smiled smugly and said, "That's exactly what we want—to come suddenly and catch Sister Hongli off guard, so that it'll feel like a surprise!"

"I was almost scared to death..."

Hongli patted Xingyun's head with a chuckle, and as she led them into the house, she said softly, "Remember to let us know in advance next time so we can pick you up."

What if we're not home or sleeping when you come?

Or what if something happens to you on the way and we don't even know?

When Elder Huo and your father contact us, asking where the child is, we'll be completely confused, asking if Xiaoyun has been here.

"Ah this..."

Xingyun scratched her head sheepishly.

"That does seem a bit bad..."

"It's not just a little bad, it's absolutely terrible."

Hongli said sternly, "Don't do this again next time, okay? Remember to tell us before you come, okay?"

"Okay, okay, I understand!"

Xingyun nodded hurriedly, as if she were pounding garlic.

After helping Xingyun sit down, Hongli walked to the "ordering area" and muttered, "We set off so early in the morning, we probably didn't get to eat anything good on the way. What does Xiaoyun want to eat? I remember you used to like to eat..."

"Huh? What what?"

Xingyun was still confused about the situation, but Hongli was quite efficient this time. Sure enough, the dishes Xingyun ate were all niche cuisines, and there were hardly any people queuing at the windows.

"Let's not talk about anything else for now."

Hongli used her spiritual power to carry plates of food and placed them in front of Xingyun: "Have something to eat first."

"Yeah, and little Gaga too, I'll go get you some sweet potatoes, cough cough, something to eat."

Hongli muttered, "And Huihui and Qiaoqiao, even though it's not mealtime yet, we can't just let them eat while you watch them. That would be such an unqualified way to act as older siblings."

"Oh my, it's actually the sect's food."

Xingyun's eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Hongli and Brother Heiyang are so amazing! They can actually eat cafeteria food at home without leaving the house!"

"Hehe, not bad."

Hei Yang Hong Li watched the little girls eating happily, each stretching and lying lazily on the sofa, looking like they were enjoying family bliss.

The spirit stone screen on Hong Butian's side had been closed for a long time. Just now, after Zhao Zhuji returned from her master's place, she dragged Hong Butian to a meeting.

It is said that the Wuliang Sword Sect is preparing to gather its registered disciples for intensive training and instruction, in preparation for the upcoming dungeon raid.

"Ah, the pleasant life is back."

Hongli stretched out a big yawn and revealed a happy smile.

"They go to run dungeons, while we stay home and AFK, how wonderful!"

"really!"

Hei Yang agreed, but was still a little worried.

"Seriously, are you sure Bu Tian and the others won't encounter any danger if they go there?"

"Well, under normal circumstances, what we teach is enough, after all, there are elders to protect them."

Hongli yawned, turned her head to look at Xingyun, and asked curiously, "By the way, isn't Xiaoyun going to the secret realm this time? I thought you would be very eager."

"Ah?"

Xingyun turned to look at Hongli, her face full of confusion.

"What secret realm? Is there such a thing?"

"Ok?"