Xiao Pei's retreating figure, a wobbly, sobbing silhouette disappearing down the garden path, finally vanished behind a screen of flowering plum trees.
Fang Yuan watched him go, a faint, almost imperceptible smile softening the usual sharpness of his features for just a moment.
Fond exasperation lingered in the air.
Then, the smile vanished.
He turned, his expression smoothing into detached focus.
With a thought as swift and silent as a shadow passing, he summoned the translucent, golden interface of his system.
Lists of resources flickered before his inner eye.
Faith Points: 4,250 FP
His gaze skimmed past the familiar items, landing on something he remembered seeing in the faith shop.
[Minor Resource Well] – 100 FP
Create a spiritual spring in designated land. Enhances cultivation speed in a small area.
"Is it permanent?" Fang Yuan murmured aloud, his voice low in the quiet garden.
The koi pond beside him burbled softly.
