The Manor's residence was far from luxurious. According to General Ling, The Manor held a lot of autonomy in the Underworld. Despite such power, the residence was small, simple, and cozy. Mingxia invited Xiaoling to the tea room, and a line of servants served them tea and refreshments before leaving them alone. Mingxia gestured at the teacup and refreshments.
Xiaoling was touched by her hospitality and accepted the tea right away. As Xiaoling sipped the warm tea, Mingxia prepared a bowl of water and a knife. She put the bowl and knife before Xiaoling.
"This is a special concoction of the Underworld King's demonic essence and just water. If your blood dissolves in it, then you are the Princess," Mingxia explained, gesturing to the knife, "Just a small cut will do. No need to hurt your body."
