The rain did not last long.
The bonfire flickered on and off throughout the night until only embers were left, with wisps of smoke rising, permeating with a faint fragrance of some commelina plant.
The morning rainforest carried a dim, unclear state, while Mount Pieriad still loomed ominously, the peak covered by clouds and mist.
The lizardmen did not regard the mountain as sacred and named it after one of the giant kings - Pieriad, because when it gets angry, it gathers storm clouds between heaven and earth, unleashing a torrential flood upon this land.
Fang Hong had witnessed yesterday's torrential downpour.
The rainwater it brought flooded the valley under the night sky, coming swiftly and departing just as quickly.
After the rain, every patch of broad leaves accumulated water, and with a touch of the hand, the droplets fell like mercury spilling on the ground.
Tianlan used her hand to playfully flick the leaves, attempting a prank on Gita.
