Lory drifted to sleep not long after finishing her tea. Her breathing gradually became slow and even, the tension in her delicate features melting away as slumber claimed her.
Zhao Li Xin gently adjusted the pillow beneath her head before pulling the blanket up to her shoulders. Satisfied that she was comfortable, he remained seated on the edge of the bed for a while, silently watching her peaceful sleeping face.
A faint smile curved the corners of his lips.
Carefully, he brushed a stray strand of silver hair behind her ear, his fingertips lingering for the briefest moment. Only after making sure she was truly asleep did he rise from the bed.
A moment later, his figure dissolved into empty air, then in the blink of an eye, he reappeared in the Mystique Realm.
[Master] The Fire Spirit greeted him immediately, its small flaming body darting through the air before circling him excitedly.
