This time, Wen Yan was quick to react and gave it a like first.
The surrounding environment shifted silently, and he found himself back inside the Water Ghost Domain.
Uncle was still standing behind him, eyes closed, playing the part of the most reliable guard.
All the way from the small stone beach, they reached the grassy land beside the pool. Nothing unexpected happened this time—he didn't even see the two demons today.
When they arrived, Lady Lie was already there waiting for them.
She was kneeling there, with a low table in front of her, on which lay three boxes.
Seeing Wen Yan appear, Lady Lie tensed up, immediately replaying Zhuge Wanjun's words in her mind.
She stood up, bowed formally and properly.
"Greetings, Young Master Su."
"No need to be so polite."
Lady Lie no longer had her previous confidence, her heart full of apprehension, now starting to worry that what she brought might not be wanted.
