Yuan Heng sat cross-legged near the run-down temple’s main gates.

Traces of his aura emanated from him, startling and dispersing the beasts and insects in the nearby stretch of mountain. 

As a result, the area around the temple seemed extraordinarily tranquil.

Hm? Suddenly, the meditating Yuan Heng opened his eyes and gazed into the distant night sky.

Deep within the inky darkness of the dome and heaven, a streak of crystalline light descended and gradually outlined a mysterious ice flower.

This…!  Yuan Heng shot to his feet.

“Don’t panic. It’s just a spatial seal,” said Su Yi calmly.

Yuan Heng turned to look and saw Su Yi standing there, although he wasn’t sure when he’d gotten there. His hands were behind his back, and he was gazing up into the distant night sky. 

The disturbance startled Yue Shichan, Ge Qian, and Bai Wenqing out of their meditation as well. All of them rose and walked over.

“Brother Su, don’t tell me that’s a…” The look on Yue Shichan’s delicate face shifted.

“That’s right. It’s the person who tried to lead you away last time,” said Su Yi. He looked at Yue Shichan. “Have you reached a decision?”

“I….” Yue Shichan hesitated, her starry eyes flickering with uncertainty.

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