"Alright, alright, say no more. It's pointless to dwell on it," the Black Tortoise Monarch said, gesturing for his wife to cease her complaints. Before long, a guard entered the hall and reported respectfully, "Your Majesty, the airship has landed outside the Palace." Upon hearing this, the Black Tortoise Monarch swiftly rose to his feet. "They're here," he announced to his wife. "Let us go and welcome them." Seeing his eagerness, the Black Tortoise Mistress stood up, her youngest son still cradled in her arms. A faint, polite smile graced her lips as she silently followed him out of the hall. The airship gently descended, and Feng Jiu and her companions disembarked. Yue'er, in particular, was bubbling with excitement at being in a new and grand place. Upon learning that this was the palace where her Big Brother's biological parents resided, she exclaimed in wide-eyed surprise, "Big Brother, it's so big and beautiful here!" Hao'er offered her a gentle smile. "Big Brother will show you around in a little while." "Yeah!" The two children jumped up in unison. Their attention then shifted to a group of people approaching them. At the forefront was a regal couple holding a young child, who appeared to be just a few months younger than themselves. "Ghost Doctor, you have finally arrived." The Black Tortoise Monarch said warmly as he approached Feng Jiu. He offered her a respectful bow, then turned his gaze to Hao'er, his eyes filled with relief and emotion. "Hao'er, it warms our hearts to see you back safe and sound. We can finally rest assured." "Hao'er, come here and let your mother see you," the Black Tortoise Mistress said softly, putting down her younger son and opening her arms invitingly. Seeing this gesture, Hao'er stepped forward and bowed respectfully to them. "Your son greets his father and mother." After the customary greeting, he walked towards his biological mother. "Son, you must have suffered greatly while you were away! Mother told you not to venture out and to stay safely at home, but you disobeyed and went anyway. Look at all the hardships you have endured. Fortunately, you have returned safely, otherwise..." She took his hand and began to speak with fervent concern. Hearing her words, the Black Tortoise Monarch felt a pang of awkwardness and quickly interjected. "Enough, enough. Hao'er is back now; why are you still dwelling on the past?" the Black Tortoise Monarch chided her gently, then turned apologetically to Feng Jiu. "Ghost Doctor, please do not take her words to heart. She meant no offense; she was simply overcome with worry for her son." Feng Jiu smiled understandingly. "It is quite alright. I have brought two other children back with Hao'er this time, so I am afraid we will be imposing on the Black Tortoise Monarch's hospitality for a few days." "Hahahaha, Ghost Doctor, what are you saying?" The Black Tortoise Monarch chuckled heartily. "We are absolutely delighted to have you stay here. Moreover, the children are all of similar ages and can play together. By the way, you haven't yet met my youngest son, have you?" He smiled warmly as he looked at his youngest child standing beside him, his eyes brimming with affection. Feng Jiu turned her gaze to the young boy, who appeared to be around the same age as Yue'er and Muchen, though perhaps a few months younger upon closer inspection. He was remarkably handsome, bearing a strong resemblance to his mother. At that moment, the little boy was holding the Black Tortoise Mistress' hand with one of his own, while gently gnawing on the fingers of her other hand. His pair of curious eyes were fixed on Muchen and Muyue, as if pondering the reason for their identical appearance. Feng Jiu smiled warmly. "Du Fan mentioned during his last visit that the Young Master is exceptionally intelligent. Today, he looks remarkably handsome." Hearing this praise, the Black Tortoise Monarch and his lady beamed with pleasure. After all, compliments regarding one's children were always well-received.