By the lakeside.
Jiang Ning held a wine cup and took a sip.
He could feel the Emperor's Liquid flowing within him, seemingly purifying his body and making it more transparent.
In passing, he shared a bit of the wine infused with Emperor's Liquid with Linglong and the Old Turtle beside him.
The Old Turtle held the wine containing Emperor's Liquid with its front paws, tasting it bit by bit.
Linglong also cradled her wine cup with both hands, her legs swinging joyfully in mid-air with each sip.
It was obvious that her mood was extremely cheerful at this moment.
Jiang Ning quietly savored the rare enjoyment.
As the sunset slowly descended, the afterglow painted the sky red.
"Come, let's eat!" Jiang Ning got up.
Upon hearing this.
Linglong immediately jumped down from the reclining chair.
"Master, wait for me!"
Afterward, one man and one demon, their shadows stretched long by the sunset.
...
Early the next morning.
