Wulong stepped out into the night.
His breath visible in the cold mist.
He stared at the sky.
"Your voice… I heard it too, Xue'er."
He clutched a jade pendant over his heart.
"We'll come for you."
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Mengqi chased after Tianyang just as they exited the main hall, her steps soft but urgent.
Her voice hopeful. "Gege! Can I sleep in your room with you tonight? You'll be married to Sister Yuqing soon… until then, can I stay with you?"
Tianyang flicked her forehead gently. "Alright, but you can't just sleep here. If you're staying, you have to cultivate too."
Mengqi smiled, half pleased and half pouting. "Hmmm… okay. You always lecture me. But fine."
In Tianyang's quarters, he sat cross legged on one side of the bed. Mengqi mirrored him on the other side, placing Yao'er in a cozy pillow nest beside her before closing her eyes. Tianyang tossed her a glowing High Divine Tier cultivation manual, the Frost Soul Mending Sutra, and a Level 18 Forbidden Grade Qi enhancement pill.
