Within the inner circles of Quanheng Sect, the real identity of Young Mistress An Guang and her companions are known by them.
For the disciples of the Sect, they have been told that Young Mistress An Guang is the daughter of the Dark Lord An Shenyuan and Light Mistress Guang Liang who, after she was born, been living in seclusion until she is a 5-year old due to her fragile health.
When she returned, everyone has been informed of her returning back to the Celestial Realm. Those who saw her then are quite taken by her calm and aloof nature despite being a young child herself. But, knowing that she is the daughter of the Dark Lord, no one finds any faults in her aloofness. A young child yet so mature in her thinking.
Ancestor Zu is quite doting on her as well as the other Elders as well. The laidback Ancestor Zu is even being very diligent in her lessons much to the dismay of his disciples, the eight Elders of Quanheng Sect. The remaining Elders are giving her lessons as well.
Dark Lord An Shenyuan might not be the warmest father in town but, he is obviously pampering her with his love and attention. Light Mistress Guang Liang is known as a gentle, loving and forgiving mother despite the Young Mistress fondness for creating trouble.
Her courtyard is known for its opulent nature befitting its given name, Hai Zhi Zhu¹. The roof tiles of her manor are made from white-coloured clay mixed with golden dust which makes it sparkles during the daytime. The walls including the floor of her manor are made from the finest quality of white-coloured marbles. The columns are made from pure silver. Her windows and doors are made from the finest quality of woods with a calming yet lingering fragrance infused in it. The curtains and covers are made from silk with intricate embroidery using silver threads. Her pieces of furniture are made from the finest woods and some are made from marbles. She sleeps on a bed made from jade which is able to regularize its temperature according to the weather. Trees of peach blossoms are everywhere. The pond is filled with fishes with golden scales.
Even her pet tiger is being given a huge cage made from pure gold and he even has his own servant to cater his every need.
Needless to say, Young Mistress An Guang is the 'little Ancestor' of the Quanheng Sect. Even with that usually expressionless face and aloof nature, she is pampered by all. This the disciples know and their motto is to "Little Ancestor is the Empress of Quanheng Sect" ever since her arrival 10 years ago.
"An An! There you are. Where is that stinky brat? This old man needed to discuss something with him. Your mother is not here as well. An Shenyuan!!! This is your daughter's hair-pinning ceremony! Can you stop hanging on Liang'er like a leech for today?!?!?"
Young Mistress An Guang smiles at Ancestor Zu before she stands up and links her arm with his, "Zu Zu, what do you want? Father is with mother. They are busy preparing the food and the seat arrangements. Are you bored?"
Ancestor Zu turns his head to look at her and says as he gently pats on her hand, "An An... You are the only one who cares about me. Your mother ignores me whenever your father is around. Your aunts and uncles are busy with their own matters too. I am so lonely."
"How could that be? Grandmother Yin'an² is here right. She is just here a moment ago."
In an instance, Ancestor Zu's face turns a shade darker, "Do not even mention that old woman's name! She has destroyed my garden just the other day."
Young Mistress An Guang shakes her head before she says, "Zu Zu, it is all your fault after all... You've kept her body for more than 30 years just because of a silly misunderstanding. This is just a small playback..."
Someone is laughing behind them and when they turn their bodies, they saw that Dark Sorceress Yin'an is walking next to Light Mistress Guang Liang whose hand is being held by Dark Lord An Shenyuan.
"Liang'er, An An is such a good child. It is a miracle that she is not corrupted by that stinky old man after all these years. Both you and Shenyuan are such an amazing parent for being able to raise such a good daughter."
"Ungrateful old woman! How dare of you to say that when you are staying in my place!"
"Stinky Zu! This is your fault anyway! You've destroyed my Huanxiang³ Palace then before keeping my body in that stinking Sacred Chamber of yours! I've told you then that your bitchy fiancee betrayed you and run away with that man but you insisted that I am the cause of it. Who knows then that she is interested with that man? He was supposed to be my husband then. I'm the one who is abandoned on my wedding day! You didn't even let me to even be sad for a moment. You forced me to fight with you. You've destroyed my palace. You've taken my body by force and let me be a wandering soul for more than 30 years. Now that I am back, I will not let you have an easy life!"
Young Mistress An Guang let go of Ancestor Zu's arm before she went to where the Dark Sorceress is. She hugs the older woman and says, "Grandmother Yin'an, do not be sad... I am here. Your disciples are here too. Where are they anyway?"
Dark Sorceress Yin'an smiles and pats on her head, "An An, those four girls are fussing around about what gifts should they get for you. They will be here later. No worries. Stinky Zu! I will crash at your place while I'm here!"
Ancestor Zu looks at her in horror, "You want to stay with me!?!?!"
"Your place is big enough for both of us! There will be no problem if I am to stay with you."
Dark Sorceress Yin'an laughs before she continues to say, "Stinky Zu... Aren't you thinking too much? I will not force you to do anything that you did not want to do okay. I am not the one who kept someone's body a room somewhere for more than 30 years. Tell me... Who took care of my body?"
Ancestor Zu is furiously blushing before he says, "You... You... I am not that kind of man! I had assigned a group of maidservants to take care of your body!"
"Is that so? Then staying together will not be a problem. You owe me... Therefore, I will stay at your place. An An, have you improve on the lesson that I've last taught you."
Young Mistress An Guang who is now holding onto both of her parents' hands nods her head and says, "I have mastered the Disappearing Phantom technique, Grandmother Yin'an. Zu Zu, be nice okay... Grandmother Yin'an is not a bad person. She is an old friend of yours as well. Both of you can be each others' companion."
"An An, if that is what you want then this old man will follow. Old woman brings your stuff to my place. I will give you the East Wing for you to live in."
Dark Sorceress Yin'an chuckles and says, "Stinky Zu, I only have my body to move into your place. Come... Carry my body back to your place."
Ancestor Zu immediately backs off from her and shouts, "Get away from me! Stinky brat!!! Are you just going to stand there and watch your master being harassed by a crazy old woman?!?!?"
Dark Lord An Shenyuan who is patting his daughter's head while he is looking at his wife turns his attention to the elderly pair, "What harassment? I did not see any. Master... You are acting like a pure maiden. You always said that you are bored and have no one to talk to. The Dark Sorceress is a long time friend of yours. She can be your companion..."
Ancestor Zu looks at him in disbelief. He wanted to say something but someone grabs onto his sleeve. Dark Sorceress Yin'an looks at him with her beautiful pair of eyes. Why is this old woman still looking so young, beautiful and fresh? Why there is a slight tug in his heart? Is it because he is feeling guilty towards her?
¹ 海之珠 Pearl of the Sea
² 阴暗 Dark
³ 幻象 Phantom