He had instructed Lin Xue to keep watch over Gu Chaoyan while he attended to other matters. Despite the responsibilities awaiting him in the Sky Sect, he opted not to rely on his clone's presence for her companionship.
Gu Chaoyan slumbered deeply, undisturbed for several hours. Upon awakening, her first instinct was to seek out the Heaven Emperor. Ignoring Lin Xue's calls from behind, she searched tirelessly until she spotted him seated atop a towering chair, surrounded by people who remained invisible from her vantage point. Unperturbed, she made her way toward him.
With a helpless smile, the Heaven Emperor dismissed the elders and regarded Gu Chaoyan affectionately. "Already awake? Weren't you planning to rest a while longer?"
"You were nearby," Gu Chaoyan stated seriously.
The Heaven Emperor chuckled warmly before growing pensive. "When do you intend to depart for the Meteor Academy?"
