People came and went, not lingering long in the teahouse.

Liu Changqing and Alan, along with Liu Ting'er, stepped in, found a corner, and ordered some tea.

The family of three seemed very harmonious.

The passing cultivators just glanced over without much attention.

"Ahead is the entrance to the Ancient Road," Alan said softly. "Husband, are you ready?"

"Of course!" Liu Changqing nodded. "Ting'er has an Innate Taoist Body and can easily grasp Tao and Dharma Principle. Gaining some fortunes on the Ancient Road would be great for her cultivation."

Indeed!

The Innate Taoist Body is different from ordinary physiques.

Liu Ting'er was born close to the Tao, almost like the offspring of the Great Tao. Therefore, her Dantian formed early, and now at the age of seven or eight, she has already stepped into the realm of King Tao.

Liu Changqing couldn't help but get excited: "In ten more years, Ting'er will be able to reach the Saint Realm, then break through that checkpoint and suppress Chen Pingping."

Alan also smiled and said, "Yes."

Liu Ting'er, holding her tea, tilted her small head curiously and asked, "Daddy, Mommy, who is Chen Pingping?"

Liu Changqing raised an eyebrow and squeezed out a word through his teeth: "A bastard."

"When you succeed in cultivation, you must personally suppress him; don't be polite," Alan instructed. "If he has offspring, suppress them too."

Liu Ting'er didn't quite understand these things, so she just nodded, drank up the tea, then rested half of her head on the table, bored, watching the small path outside.

The autumn wind blew, scattering leaves in every direction.

Shallow red clouds cast from the western sky, stretching the shadows of trees along the path very long.

People hurried along, stepping on fallen leaves, occasionally raising some dust that merged with the red clouds, forming a unique scenery.

Suddenly, she seemed to have caught something, a special Dharma Principle...

The Innate Taoist Body has an unmatched sensitivity to any kind of power in the world, capable of easily catching it.

Liu Ting'er's large eyes widened, and she ran straight out.

"Ting'er." Liu Changqing exclaimed in surprise.

The couple quickly stood up.

Although they had already entered the Saint Realm, they still couldn't catch up with an Innate Taoist Body at the King Tao realm.

Liu Ting'er was too fast and soon ran far away.

Two minutes later, she paused on a hill, surrounded by ancient trees of massive heights, some mountains layering endlessly, presenting a vibrant scene at a glance.

Beyond this hill was a small village.

The houses weren't very big, about thirty or so, with a small path running through the village...

At the village entrance, a few children were playing, chasing each other, red clouds reflected, and dead leaves accompanying, blending harmony and balance.

Gasping, Liu Changqing caught up from behind, "Ting'er, stop running."

Alan also spoke, "What's wrong?"

It was their first time seeing Ting'er react this way since they had been out for so long, so they asked worriedly.

Liu Ting'er, with sparkling eyes, pointed forward: "There."

Liu Changqing frowned, "What?" He followed Liu Ting'er's gaze, only to see a group of children playing at the village entrance.

Very normal!

What's unusual?

Sigh...

Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, and his expression shifted slightly.

Although Ting'er is a Taoist Body, she's still a child, full of innocence, and naturally wants to join when she sees peers playing.

Moreover, there were no households for miles around where they used to live, just the three of them in isolation.

Alan also noticed and said gently, "If you want to go, just go."

Liu Ting'er was puzzled.

Go?

What for?

Without thinking much, she trotted on her tender little feet, soon arriving there.

There were about seven or eight children.

But Liu Ting'er's target was not them; she found a quiet An at the side, about seven or eight meters away, and slowly stopped.

An got tense suddenly.

Earlier, someone had rushed at them, and Madam chased after him, telling her to wait here.

Unexpectedly, a strange little girl came forward; An could sense that this little girl was different from ordinary children.

Around her, the Great Tao Principles were pervasive.

Hmm?

Liu Changqing also arrived, examining for a while, feeling that the little girl in front seemed somewhat familiar: "Alan, haven't we seen her before?"

Alan was taken aback: "No?" She continued, "We've traveled all this way, never entering any town; how could we have met this girl."

"Then? Look closely, doesn't she seem somewhat familiar?" Liu Changqing felt vaguely uneasy, the more he looked, the more familiar she seemed.

"Kind of," Alan agreed.

"Could be a child of an old acquaintance," Liu Changqing said earnestly.

"No way? We've been in the Nine Heavens for so many years now, who else is there?" Alan didn't buy it, shaking her head, then stepped forward to ask, "Little girl, what's your name?"

An didn't speak, her eyes rolling, showing her vigilance.

Sigh!

Alan added, "We mean no harm, just noticed you're alone here. Are you from this village?"

An still didn't speak.

"Who's your father?" Alan asked, having no choice but to step back.

"I'm Liu Ting'er, but you can call me Ting'er." Liu Ting'er approached cheerfully, her big bright eyes as clear as a pool.

The two were about the same age, looked similarly adorable, like exquisite little dolls.

Although An was cautious, she was a bit tempted. Watching the other children play had made her long to join.

Now, as Liu Ting'er approached and greeted her, she couldn't help but reply, "I'm An."

"What's your last name?" Liu Changqing hurriedly asked.

An clammed up immediately.

Alright!

The couple was quite helpless, so they moved aside, leaving the space for the two little girls.

However...

They kept observing An, particularly regarding her appearance, which seemed increasingly familiar.

"Where are you from?" Liu Ting'er tilted her head and asked.

"Far away," An thought for a moment, despite her father being from the Human Clan, she still claimed to be from the Netherworld, as she was born there.

She didn't want to discuss her identity or origins with this person in front of her.

After chatting for a bit.

Liu Ting'er opened up, chatting merrily with laughter.

Only An remained sullen, her caution never disappearing, her eyes occasionally glancing toward the direction Madam had left.

She was very worried.

At this moment, a cold voice came from outside the path, "You're too noisy, do you want to die?"

The voice was familiar.

An immediately recognized the visitor: Jing Yang.

He emerged from the inn, already in a bad mood, as Li Chengwen had dared disobey his orders, infuriating!

Passing by the village, the sound of children playing made his mind more chaotic, and he stormed in full of anger, intending to slap the group of children to death.

Seeing this, Liu Changqing's face shifted, and he drew his sword immediately.

A mighty Sword Intent swept out, blocking Jing Yang's slaughter.

His gaze was heavy, fixed on Jing Yang.

Beside him, Alan looked grave, whispering, "Husband, he's from the Divine Clan."

"Mom, Dad..."

The seven or eight children were frightened to tears and quickly ran away.

Liu Ting'er looked ahead, then reassured An, "Don't be afraid; my parents are very strong; they'll protect you."

An: "..."