Nonetheless, she waited patiently for him.

After a while, he withdrew his gaze and she teased: “What do you think about Duality Master?”

Li Qiye chuckled without responding while wearing a natural expression. He seemed to have understood something.

“Duality Master has a big secret, do you want to know?” Yang Ling changed the topic.

“He’s a mortal.” Li Qiye smiled.

Yang Ling was surprised at this response: “How do you know?!”

“It’s clearly written right there. Just a mortal I am, just one thought to become cloud and mud.” Li Qiye pointed at the phrase beneath the statue. [1]

“Ah, the first time I read it, I thought there was a deeper meaning behind it.” Yang Ling said.

“Just kidding, I already...