Hearing Ji Yuebai’s words, Xu Nian’s mind gradually calmed down. She reflected on everything that had happened since waking up from her unconscious state the day before. Xu Nian realized that the Seven Passages Exquisite Lock was the most suspicious element. Perhaps everything she saw before encountering the lock was real. However, following the invasion of her mind by that…
Perhaps because the pain had dissipated, Xu Nian slept incredibly soundly, enjoying a dream filled with a soft, body-conforming large pillow that adjusted to her liking for utmost comfort. If possible, she wished to sleep like this forever, never waking up. Xu Nian enjoyed this dreamy feeling only while she was half-asleep. Now, back with Ji Yuebai, they had an…
Ji Yuebai took out a porcelain bottle containing a healing salve, her fingers spreading a milky, semi-transparent ointment. She gently held Xu Nian’s wrist, exposing a segment of her snowy white arm. However, the bruises and bloodstains on the middle of the arm were strikingly conspicuous. She paused for a moment, then carefully applied the ointment to the wound. Xu…
Xu Nian was not very familiar with this secret realm either, so she didn’t dare to support Ji Yuebai and walk too far. She feared venturing into a forest filled with terrifying plants, from which they might not be able to get out. While she could manage alone, the added responsibility of Ji Yuebai’s safety made her hesitant to take…
As Ji Yuebai watched Xu Nian come closer, seeing her features more clearly, she noticed a change. The eyes that usually shone with happiness now looked sad, and her lips, soft like petals, were tightly closed as if she was upset. Could it be that she didn’t want to see her? Ji Yuebai felt a sharp pain in her heart,…