Xiao Man was shaken awake in her bed by Xiaoju. A glance outside revealed it was already broad daylight.
She felt a little dazed. 'Last night, I dreamt I entered the Treasure Pearl Space and saw the Black Mountain Spirit Lord. I followed him all around the space, but how did I get out in the end? Hmm, I think the Spirit Lord said the flow of time in the Treasure Pearl Space was the same as the outside world. He also said my stamina was low and I had to go back. Then he waved his hand, and I… don't remember anything after that!'
Watching Liang Xiaoju hop nimbly off the bed, slip on her shoes, and run out the door, Xiao Man tried to sit up as well. But as soon as she lifted her torso, a wave of weakness and soreness washed over her. Her whole body ached as if she had just returned from hauling firewood down the mountain or harvesting rice in the fields. She was too exhausted to even move.
