The two chatted happily along the way, but to Shangguan Rou's surprise, they had just arrived at the foot of Mount Ling when they received a message from their master, asking her to go and see him immediately.

This was not unexpected, as it was already dark. Although Shangguan Rou wanted to keep Su Muchan company and chat, she dared not disobey her master's orders.

Su Muchan smiled and cupped her hands in return, indicating that she understood.

What could Shangguan Rou possibly want to see Cheng Liang at this hour? Su Cheng had already taught Su Muchan this lesson the very first time they met!

Shangguan Rou thought so too, but she didn't care. Although she didn't understand the reason, she knew she still loved Cheng Liang.

However, she has also figured it out. All she needs to do is love herself. In the past, she felt she had lost a lot because she wanted too much. In the end, she realized that what she thought she had lost was never actually what she had.

She didn't care what Cheng Liang did or wanted to do; she just wanted to stay by Cheng Liang's side.

Traveling between Lingshan and Tiandao Pavilion was not troublesome for Shangguan Rou, whose Golden Core cultivation was already unparalleled in the mortal world.

She landed slowly outside the hall, smoothed her long hair and the hem of her clothes, and stepped into the hall.

Only Master was inside the hall, taking a short rest at his desk, which was inevitable after a busy day.

"Rou'er, you've come."

Shangguan Rou bowed slightly in greeting, then stepped forward and went behind Cheng Liang to massage his shoulders.

“I know you’ve been suffering these past few days, and I’m sorry you’ve had to go through all this.”

Cheng Liang turned his head, looked at the jade-like hand resting on his shoulder, grasped its cool little hand, and pulled her delicate body into his arms. Shangguan Rou was somewhat surprised, "Master..."

"Master, there is no need to blame yourself. It is all due to my poor performance and has nothing to do with you."