PIT... PATTER...
A fine rain fell like a curtain.
The hazy mist filled the world, blurring the slender figure kneeling before the Cave Mansion.
"Junior Sister."
Guk Rusong appeared at Xi Youyue's side and urged her in a low voice,
"Master is doing this for your own good. I've been to the Void Secret Realm before. It's far too dangerous inside."
"Senior Brother Xi..."
"He's already gone!"
Xi Youyue remained kneeling, her head bowed, letting the rain soak her clothes without a sound.
"Sigh!"
Seeing this, Guk Rusong could only shake his head helplessly and walk away.
The rain.
Fell harder and harder.
A torrential downpour, like a waterfall.
The ground turned to mud. The ditches filled and overflowed with water. The plants, having drunk their fill, grew even more lush.
The kneeling figure swayed.
Inside the Cave Mansion.
"Master."
Guk Rusong asked in a low voice,
