Mingxia saw right through Xiaoling. No one wanted to go to the Duyi Lake just for some Demonic Energy. It was true that the Duyi Lake was the best place to gather Demonic Energy from, however, its dangers usually kept people from going there.
"You seem to want to know your past," Mingxia murmured, "I won't tell you what to do, but I hope you can confide your reasons in me. I would like to understand."
Xiaoling went quiet and hesitantly grabbed the teacup to drink from it. For someone willing to take her in and protect her from people who wanted to decide for her, she felt it necessary to confide in her as well. She set her cup down and looked at Mingxia.
