"Master... Master?!"
Dog-Child's voice was excited with a hint of disbelief.
"Where are you?" Wang Mang wondered to himself.
After a moment of silence, Dog-Child slowly said, "Second ring of the universe."
"And where have you been all this time?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Mang was taken aback.
Through their conversation, he realized that he had been away for quite some time.
As for how long, he couldn't say for sure.
"During this short period, have you all been well?" Wang Mang pondered.
Dog-Child seemed to sense his concern and replied, "Master, after you left, I followed your instructions, helping those around you to enhance their cultivator's pace."
Hearing this, Wang Mang felt moved.
Throughout the year, Dog-Child had been diligently fulfilling his mission, even though he was not by his side.
"Master, where are you now? We have been waiting for your return," Dog-Child asked.
Wang Mang was silent for a moment, then said, "Understood."
