Ah Lian was in her astral form. Although in a certain sense, that meant that she was immortalized and she somehow felt rather regretful. She could not leave too far away from the lotus lantern and also, her daughter disliked being near her after she lost her physical body. Owing to the radiation of heat from her, her daughter, Fuhao was scorched by her during the day and left with burnt marks.
Although her daughter did not mention it, she was still heartbroken.
Shen Lian was willing to build her another physical frame and Ah Lian was more than willing to accept the offer.
After Shen Lian told her, he returned to Mount Mei to Qing Xuan Cave. He still could not get attuned to the stifling scent of incense. After all, this was his first attempt at dwelling with the creation and it would be almost impossible to succeed upon his first try.