Pretty Girl's delicate face instantly revealed a hint of joy, having been in seclusion for such a long time—it would be a lie to say she didn't miss her mother. But the time spent in seclusion was extremely fulfilling for her, so she hadn't allowed herself to dwell on such thoughts. Now that the Peacock Demon King mentioned her mother, the longing in her heart surged with such intensity that she almost couldn't resist the urge to go see her mother immediately.
Not only that, but it was as if a figure flashed through her mind, though it was somewhat blurry, making it difficult for her to make out clearly at the moment. Asura? Or perhaps…
"What trials must I undergo?"
"The trials of our ancestors, the cleansing of the Heavenly Mechanism."
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Ancestral Court, White Tiger Grand Hotel.
Array plates were neatly arranged on the desk in front of Tang San. Zhang Haoxuan was right beside him, showing signs of exhaustion.
