It was Chang Yin, the God of the Mage World.
His deep voice echoed softly. "You are late today, Ling."
Lady Ling lowered her head. "I was occupied with Gu Jin and Long Yifan."
"Those two again," Chang Yin said coldly.
"They are special," Lady Ling replied quietly. "Their energy feeds the pool faster than anyone else's. When they cultivate here, your soul heals twice as quickly."
Chang Yin's faint form moved closer. "You are right. Their energy is strong, but it is dangerous. If they reach too high, they might remember who they really are. And even start to take action against us."
Lady Ling's expression darkened. "That is why I am holding them back. The more they trust me, the easier it will be to control them."
Chang Yin gave a low chuckle. "You always were clever. Does the pool still work as before?"
