A thin mist floated above the Lotus Pool, warm vapors rising and meeting the cold winter air, forming a beautiful layer of ice crystals that hung on the surrounding fairy tree leaves like sparkling little diamonds, glistening brightly.
You Su stood outside the pool, the tranquility here was such that only his own breathing could be heard.
Was it always so silent when Master was alone?
Would it be... a bit too lonely?
He Shutong's exquisite figure was hidden behind the mist. She gazed at You Su gently, as if assessing whether the boy was injured.
"Master," You Su broke the silence first.
"Just returned to the peak?"
"Yes."
You Su nodded, hesitated for a moment then added, "I wanted to report my safety to Master as soon as I returned... so I entered the forest without delay, hoping I didn't disturb you..."
"Didn't chat with your senior or junior disciples first?"
You Su shook his head.
Receiving this answer, He Shutong's smile deepened, and she said softly:
