Li Changqing constantly kept an eye on the happenings within the Great Dream Soul Stone.

As the owner of the Great Dream Soul Stone, Li Changqing was very curious about how Su Zheng and his grandchild lived in a world similar to Earth.

The flow of time within the Great Dream Soul Stone was completely different from that of the Cangyuan Realm, so although Su Zheng had already spent a day within the stone, for Li Changqing, it was just a brief moment in the Cangyuan Realm.

"Thank you for saving us, Cyan Lotus Sword Venerable."

Li Hengsheng approached with Lu Shiran.

"Don’t mention it," Li Changqing replied softly.

I’m your father, why are you being so polite with me?

However, Li Changqing only said this in his heart.

Just then, Li Changqing turned back and looked towards the sky.

At that moment, a figure surprisingly tore open the space with bare hands and walked out from the split void.

The newcomer was wearing a white robe and had a shaved head, looking very much like a monk.

With kind eyes and a gentle expression, he gave off an elegant vibe.

The air around him seemed to shimmer with a soft glow.

At first glance, he seemed to be enveloped in a sea of light, just standing there made one feel a desire to worship.

Could he be a terrestrial immortal?

Li Changqing frowned; these legendary figures were appearing more frequently.

Who is this terrestrial immortal?

"Guang Ancestor..."

Lu Shiran blanched upon seeing the newcomer.

Originally thinking that everything would be fine once the Su family’s grandfather and grandson were dealt with, she was taken aback by the sudden appearance of Guang Ancestor.

"Is this person Guang Ancestor?"

Li Hengsheng was also shocked internally.

Legend has it that he once challenged the Realm Master Cangyuan, his power was astonishing; he is the Grand Ancestor of Guanglan Palace.

Who would have thought such a master would come.

Lu Shiran instinctively hid behind Li Hengsheng, evidently fearful of Guang Ancestor.

Li Hengsheng also reached out to tug Lu Shiran further behind him, warily looking at Guang Ancestor.

This scene made Li Hengsheng remember the past when the Destiny Star Hall, Long Night Ancient Kingdom, and Yin Shi Tower tried to take Lu Qiaoqiao away.

Only now, the opponent was even more terrifying.

A terrestrial immortal!

Seeing this, Guang Ancestor merely chuckled, not saying a word.

"Greetings, Cyan Lotus Sword Venerable," Guang Ancestor smiled warmly at Li Changqing, courteously clasping his fist in a gesture of respect.

His demeanor simply seemed like that of a pleasant gentleman.

Wariness flashed in Li Changqing’s eyes as he returned the gesture.

"You’ve been hiding and watching all along, Guang Ancestor," Li Changqing frowned and said, "What do you intend?"

"I have no intention," Guang Ancestor waved his hand with a smile, "Apologies for amusing Brother Qinglian, it was just inconvenient for me to act earlier. If the Su family indeed managed to take Shiran away, I had already arranged for my friend to intercept them midway."

"Oh?"

Li Changqing raised his eyebrows, somewhat skeptical.

"Guang Ancestor," Li Hengsheng spoke up, "Wasn’t it you who agreed to the marriage alliance between the Su family and Guanglan Palace?"

"Yes, it was me."

Guang Ancestor didn’t mind Li Hengsheng’s manner of addressing him and looked at him, saying, "Perhaps you wonder, with Lu Shiran’s cultivation sealed by the Su family’s Immortal Suppression Finger, how could she escape right under my watch?"

Li Hengsheng paused at this.

Indeed, even without mentioning Lu Shiran’s sealed cultivation, even if it weren’t sealed, escaping under Guang Ancestor’s watch seemed impossible.

Unless Guang Ancestor allowed it intentionally.

A flash of confusion crossed Lu Shiran’s eyes.

"Or do you think, without cultivation, how could Lu Shiran safely travel from Guanglan Palace to the National Guardian Mansion?" Guang Ancestor continued.

Lu Shiran suddenly understood everything.

Her departure was intentional on Guang Ancestor’s part, and the lack of real danger on her journey was due to Guang Ancestor’s protection all along.

Li Changqing also realized the truth.

Guang Ancestor outwardly agreed to marry Lu Shiran off to Su Xianci to secure the Su family’s deal, yet secretly let Lu Shiran escape.

I gave her to you, if she escapes, it is not my fault.

This old fox is treating Su Xianci and Su Zheng like grandchildren to deceive them.

"Your name is Li Hengsheng, right?" Guang Ancestor asked with a smile.

"Yes, junior Li Hengsheng," knowing that Guang Ancestor wasn’t genuinely intending to marry Lu Shiran off, Li Hengsheng dropped much of his hostility, speaking much more respectfully.

Guang Ancestor walked closer, scrutinizing Li Hengsheng.

The attention made Li Hengsheng’s skin crawl.

"The Seven Treasures Glaze Pill meant for Shiran, did you consume it?" Guang Ancestor asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Li Hengsheng’s heart skipped a beat!

Guang Ancestor had figured it out?

"I lost it!" Lu Shiran hurriedly blurted, attempting to explain, "I accidentally lost it earlier in the Ghostly Realm."

Seeing this, Guang Ancestor merely laughed, "That excuse might work on others, but to me?"

"I..."

Lu Shiran felt as if Guang Ancestor could read her mind with a single glance.

"I consumed it," 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Li Hengsheng stepped forward and respectfully admitted, "I consumed the Seven Treasures Glaze Pill, senior, please do not blame Lu Shiran. I understand its value and beseech you to grant me time to gather the materials to refine another and return it to you."

"Very well, take your time to gather them," Guang Ancestor nodded, "If it were any other item, I wouldn’t care, but the Seven Treasures Glaze Pill is genuinely precious, painstakingly crafted by me to assist Shiran’s Divine Body in reaching Great Success."