"Elder sister Bylai, thank you for indulging in my requests. I won't forget this favor."
"Don't worry. I like to build and sculpture no matter if it's a rock or water. That cherry lotus of yours also needs a good place to harness and spread its energy."
Aila and Bylai stood together as they looked at the huge pond inside the mansion. It was like a luxurious pool in and of itself, and occupying the center of this pool was the Spring Cherry Lotus that was small and beautiful compared to the three million kiloters of space it occupied in the secret realm.
It radiated waves of calm yin energy full of charm, making the spectators completely calm in its presence, but anyone who could sense its grade would be extrely taken aback.
It was an Exalt Grade Cherry Spring Lotus. In other words, its cultivation was basically comparable to that of a lifeform at Early Stage Exalt, it's prowess was unknown.
Bylai and Aila walked out of the pond and headed to other places where her ho was built with Exalt Grade materials.
Aila looked completely satisfied as her gaze swept across the courtyard.
The mansion stood quietly within a gentle valley surrounded by flowering spirit trees. Unlike Zenova's imposing palace, this residence felt warm and welcoming, as though the entire estate had been built to soothe the heart rather than command respect.
Soft wind rustled through the branches of blooming cherry blossom trees that lined the courtyard. Pale pink petals drifted lazily through the air, occasionally landing upon the calm surface of the pond where the Spring Cherry Lotus floated peacefully.
Anyone who stepped within the estate would instinctively feel their heart lighten and their thoughts quiet.
"This should be enough for it to circulate through the entire estate," Bylai said as she observed the lotus for a mont before leaving the courtyard.
Aila nodded happily.
"It feels perfect."
They continued walking along a curved pathway made of smooth moonstone tiles that glowed faintly with a soft milky light. The path wound gracefully through the garden, crossing small bridges that arched over narrow streams of crystal clear spirit water.
Golden spirit fish swam through the streams, occasionally jumping above the surface before disappearing beneath the ripples again. Around them, clusters of peach blossom trees and gentle willow trees swayed softly in the breeze. Tiny spirit butterflies made of shimring charm energy fluttered lazily between the flowers.
They then turned around to see the palace from which they had co.
It was not grand or overwhelming since it looked almost adorable in its elegance.
The palace consisted of several interconnected pavilions arranged around peaceful courtyards. Each building had gently curved rooftops covered in pale rose-colored spirit tiles that glimred softly under the sunlight.
The edges of the rooftops were decorated with small jade bells that chid lightly whenever the wind passed by, not to ntion the lanterns that glowed softly even in daylight.
Their sound was delicate and soothing, and their light was peaceful.
Silk curtains of soft pastel colors swayed gently within the breeze, giving the buildings a graceful and feminine beauty.
Bylai found this place extrely lovely and was proud of her creation, inspired by Aila's ideas.
She then turned around to face Aila.
"Alright, it's ti for to leave. Others have also requested my brilliance in order to help them create an amazing mansion. Sigh, the requests have increased after they saw what I did for Zenova, and I now find myself too busy."
"Fortunately, I managed to request it soon after Zenova did~ Otherwise, I would've been forced to wait in the queue since there's no way to bribe elder sister Bylai, hehe~"
Bylai and Aila laughed together.
Aila was still curious, "Did you also draw that kirin-dragon painting?"
Bylai smilingly shook her head, "That was painted by Zenova herself."
"Oh, she's a lady of many arts~ I can't lose~"
Aila clenched her small fists, pumping herself up, making Bylai intrigued.
"Why are you competing with Zenova now?"
"I'm not competing. It's just, Zenova ca later than but still managed to make love with husband and even get pregnant… so unfair…"
Bylai also looked as though she was going to cry, "Even Zestria has Silvia while I'm still childless. Don't you think both you and Zenova are getting ahead of ?"
"Ahh~ I'll wait. I'll wait until elder sister Bylai gets pregnant."
"Silly little sister… getting pregnant is a matter of chance. On the other hand, you haven't even been bedded yet, right? You should go actively pursue him."
"…" Aila's brows widened in excitent, but she quickly deflated, looking at the courtyard tiles.
Bylai blinked, "Why do you look depressed? Did sothing happen between you and husband?"
Aila turned a bit hesitant before revealing, "I was a bit too willful back in the secret realm, indirectly saying I didn't need husband's help to ta the Spring Cherry Lotus, even though I didn't an it like that. Do you think I was being rude…?"
"Rude?" Bylai gawked, "That's basically slapping his face."
Aila's pearl-like purple eyes turned moist quickly.
"Is that why he is avoiding ?"
"Avoiding?" Bylai giggled before waving her hand, "I don't think so. Our Emperor isn't the type to avoid but confront. In truth, he was extrely busy as soon as he ca back, trying to save Natalya after she went ahead and challenged the heaves and dealt with other issues like Lydia, who turned out to be a reincarnator. Sigh, this family is quite strange, making you wonder how strange it could get…!"
She sighed before her brows pricked up.
"Aila, are you a reincarnator?"
"You know I am not~" Aila suppressed her tears and giggled, "But you're right, our husband isn't the type to cut off over this matter."
"Hehe~" Bylai giggled, looking predatory with a grin, "Cute little sister. There is no way Davis wouldn't want you. Even I feel like eating you alive since you sll so good~"
"Mmph~ My cotton is only for husband~" Aila acted cute as she turned around and pursed her lips with pride, but then saw a female mber from the Reaper Soul Legion enter her mansion.
"Greetings, Mistress Aila. While I was patrolling near the Davis Family mansion, I got a letter and was told to deliver this to you."
"What… a letter? Who is this from?"
"It's from the Legion Master."
"…!"
That woman smiled a bit before delivering the letter and cupping her hands in respect. She then couldn't help herself from admiring the mansion before she left, all the while Aila remained stunned as she gazed at the letter.
"A letter?" Bylai's eyes were wide, "Quick, open it. Let's see what it says…"
Aila ca out of her reverie and nodded. She opened the letter while holding her breath and saw a blank scroll, making her eyes tear up again.
Did this an that he doesn't care anymore?
"Silly, look over the back…"
Bylai grabbed the letter and turned it around, causing Aila to react with an 'oh' before she read the letter.
[My dear little rabbit, I planned on visiting you now, but more issues I need to deal with have arisen. You don't need to forgive for not visiting you sooner. Insult , curse , and even try under the family law for abandonnt. However, I will appear before you personally and apologize soon, before that happens. At that mont, would you be willing to forgive and hold my hand… please?]
"Yes, yes…. I will~" Aila nearly jumped in excitent as her lips widened with joy.
Just the letter alone made her incredibly happy, but the words completely relieved her worries.
But she quickly shook her head.
"No, no, you need to forgive first for being rude… I will apologize. I need to write a letter back…!"
Aila quickly turned to look at Bylai and said excitedly, "Elder sister, help write a let-"
She abruptly froze as she saw Bylai stare at her with wide eyes full of bad intentions.
"My care and sympathies… give them back…" Bylai uttered coldly, her eyes nearly bloodshot.
"…"
Aila placed her hands over her forehead and crouched, appearing scared like a trembling rabbit.
"I'm sowwy~"
Bylai's expression eased instantly as she appeared to reveal a grin. Teasing Aila was always worth it. She knew Davis was going to have a feast when he gets to this place.
==========
"My son~" Claire echoed with surprise.
"Hahaha! My son, you're also here, great!"
Logan stood up first from his seat, followed by others who greeted him with gleeful expressions, before he walked towards Davis and appeared in front of him, patting his shoulder.
"I didn't expect you to appear since you didn't show yourself earlier."
"You're in a good mood unexpectedly, father…" Davis chuckled, "Makes want to break it just for the laughs, but I'll let this slide once…"
"Hahaha!" Logan did indeed look more joyous than ever as he slapped Davis's shoulder more, "Good, good. Co, let's sit together as a family…"
The display of Will from the imperial decree had made him awed thoroughly. He had thought he wasn't bad, considering he reached Level Nine Empyrean Stage, but his son, who had just entered the Empyrean Stage, was totally on a different level.
Even if the heavens were to descend and ask, he would say that his son, the Divine Emperor of Death, was peerless in the Empyrean Stage!
Davis went and sat between his father and mother as they prepared a new chair for him.
It made him unwittingly smile brightly as he felt like a child again.
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