After a moment of playful banter, the group of four didn't delay any longer and quickly returned to Outpost Nine.
Back at the Guardian Hall, Elder Tie's station, the four of them chatted for quite some time.
Elder Tie had a sumptuous feast of food and wine prepared to host Li Qian, along with Irina and her mother.
A feast like this would be nothing special on the Ancestral Star, but here at Outpost Nine, where supplies were relatively scarce, it was a rare treat.
Elder Tie was in high spirits and drank quite a bit. For him, this was a triple blessing.
Not only had his Pet Beast, the Golden Pearl Bud, evolved, but his Four-Winged Mantis had also healed its hidden injuries and advanced to the Emperor Level. Most importantly, he and Teacher Han Ke had finally made their relationship official.
That was why Li Qian was rather surprised the next day to see Teacher Han Ke preparing to leave with him and Irina. "Teacher Han Ke, why aren't you staying a little longer?"
