In the rear garden of the Saintess Hall, sunlight filtered through the leaves and branches, casting dappled shadows.
Fan Ya held a Mutton Fat Jade Pot, bending over to water a crabapple tree. Her slender fingers gently pushed aside the leaves, and as she tilted the spout, crystalline droplets of water rolled down the petals.
Suddenly, the tips of her ears twitched, and she turned to look behind her.
A person dressed in tight-fitting black clothes stood among the flowers. The tall figure wore a mask branded with a Red Lotus Pattern, half of which was hidden in the shadows.
"Jiu, you've been gone for many days."
In response to Fan Ya's seemingly "caring" greeting, Jiu replied in a flat tone:
"I am a member of the Red Lotus Guard. I have missions to carry out. It's normal for me to be gone for long periods."
"Does the Holy Daughter know you're on a mission for her, then?"
"..."
"Haha~ Just kidding."
