The two waited… with remarkable patience… until nighttime came and Xinyi slowly appeared just below where the two creatures hid. They went down from the tree and the panda bear carried Xinyi on its shoulders all the way to Shíjiān's cave, up to the innermost chamber covered with illusion spells, and laid her to the bed of flowers. After finishing his task, big panda left the cave and went back to the bamboo thicket.
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After Lei Ming screamed his regrets, he walked back to his residence. Unknowingly, Madame Lei was already there, sitting behind his table. Lei Ming slightly bowed to his mother. Madame Lei stood and without hesitation said, "Where is your new bride?"
The question gave Ming a headache, making his face sour. "Ma, please, I wish to rest for a while. We'll talk later." Then he waved a hand to a guard. "Tell your Lord Zhai to come here." The guard left after receiving the order.
