"Saintess, please rise quickly!" Du Yueyao hurried forward to support Saintess Zhilan.
Saintess Zhilan remained bowing for three breaths before standing up. "It is a blessing for our sect that Miss Du has been favored by the Ancestor. We should get closer in the future. You can call me 'Senior Sister'. Among Saintesses, unless in the case of master and disciple, there is no hierarchy."
Du Yueyao smiled with pursed lips, nodded, and gently replied with a smile, "Senior Sister!"
"Hey!"
Saintess Zhilan's eyes shone bright like stars. Though eager within, she knew it wasn't the right time to act hastily. She turned to Lu Zheng and the others and offered a modest smile. "I apologize for my momentary lapse; I hope I haven't caused you any inconvenience."
Lu Zheng chuckled, saying, "It's human nature. Now that it's noon, let's have a meal first."
Saintess Zhilan bowed slightly and said, "Then I'll trouble you."
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