Yun Lintian pondered for a moment, his mind awhirl with questions and theories. "Senior," he began, his voice cautious, "do you recall what happened before you encountered Long Bing? Were you alone?"
Lan Hanyu's eyes clouded with a distant memory, her brow furrowing as she delved into the depths of her past. "No," she said slowly, "I was not alone. I was with... with the Golden Qilin God. We fought side-by-side, defending the Primal Chaos against the encroaching hordes of Shadow Demons and Void Creatures."
A wave of sadness washed over her features. "He was a noble and powerful being, a true guardian of the Primal Chaos. But the battle was fierce, the enemies relentless. We were outnumbered, outmatched. In the end, we were both gravely injured, our life forces fading."
