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Chapter 3482: 4.1082 Return to Divine Land (Bonus Chapter 5)

Upon returning to the Eastern Palace that evening, Qiao Mu had Mo Lian set up a defensive barrier and directly sent her family members into the Peach Garden Star.

After helping her father and second uncle sober up, Qiao Mu, along with her delighted family, accompanied them on a grand tour of the Peach Garden Star. She then found time to chat briefly with her senior sister, Xu Shanshan, before instructing her to take her medicine and rest.

The next morning, Qiao Mu and Mo Lian bid farewell to the Empress Dowager, King Zhao Hou, and others, then departed from Sikon Star. Their journey between Sikon Star and the Divine Land Continent, piloting the Scarlet Cloud Azure Waves, was now second nature. It didn't take long for them to return to their starting point, Qingyue City.

With her family now by her side, Qiao Mu and Mo Lian naturally felt much more relaxed. Upon reaching Qingyue City, Qiao Mu simply released the Qiao family from the Peach Garden Star. They spent their time eating, drinking, and admiring the scenery around Qingyue City, leisurely making their way towards Longyan City.

No one was happier than young Qiao Sen, who felt utterly blissful throughout the journey. If it weren't for the little monk insisting he wake up early every morning to chant, or rather, study! He felt his days would be even more joyful.

The green mountains stretched far, and the floating clouds drifted gracefully. It was already May, and the weather was gradually warming up. By noon, the scorching sun hung high, relentlessly shining upon the land, evaporating a faint heat.

The Qiao family, along with the Crown Prince and Qiao Mu, traveled at a relaxed pace, sightseeing and stopping along the way. After nearly half a month, they finally arrived three miles outside Longyan City.

Qiao Sen excitedly peeked his small face out from the carriage curtain, curiously examining everything around him. He pointed at the tall gate tower ahead and exclaimed, "I see the words 'Longyan City'!"

"This child," Wei Ziqin looked at her son helplessly, quickly reaching out to pull Qiao Sen's small body back. "Sit properly, don't be so restless all day."

"Mom, you're always scolding me," Qiao Sen pouted his little mouth and mumbled.

Qiao Lin chuckled, "You're like a little monkey, who else would Mom scold if not you?" She chided her brother, then turned to see the little monk gnawing on a vegetable bun. The bun was so large that only his dark, round eyes peeked out from behind it, looking rather comical.

Qiao Lin couldn't help but reach out and forcefully rub his small, bald head, laughing heartily, "Little monk, you're so amusing!"

"Do not take any interest in this humble monk!" The little monk quickly slapped away Qiao Lin's hand, touching his bald head. He declared righteously, "This humble monk is devoted to Buddha. Once I entered the temple, I became a monk for life."

His hand, which had been holding the vegetable bun, was still greasy. Now, after touching his head, all the grease was smeared onto his little head. He immediately jumped up, letting out a cry, and leaped out of the carriage, startling everyone.

Fortunately, the carriage was already stopped, so no mishap occurred. The little monk just kept shouting "Female Benefactor, Female Benefactor" as he frantically ran towards the carriage ahead.

Qiao Mu and Mo Lian had just stepped out of their carriage when they heard that mind-numbing shout, bouncing its way over. Qiao Mu couldn't help but press a hand to her forehead, and instantly, the figure of the little monk appeared in her line of sight.

"Female Benefactor!" The little monk scurried up to Qiao Mu and hugged her leg.