Gu Nian awoke, only to find herself completely disoriented!
Yet, her intuition told her she couldn't stay in the space any longer.
This time, when she left, Gu Nian plugged her ears, covered her mouth and nose, and prepared herself as much as possible.
However, after stepping out, she discovered that the river water had depleted.
The river water, which would have submerged her head, now only reached her calves. The water had become filthy, and the once-vibrant lotuses and lotus leaves were nowhere to be seen.
Under the bright moonlight, she could vaguely make out the scenery along the shore.
At this moment, the pond's edge was piled with uprooted lotus leaves and flowers, looking desolate and woeful.
Gu Nian took a deep breath.
The surroundings were pitch-black, not a soul in sight. Coupled with this scene of devastation, it was truly eerie.
Gu Nian hurriedly walked forward, wanting to leave and return home quickly.
