Seeing that the atmosphere was off, Miao Zi suddenly remembered he might be a bit hungry and stealthily slipped out of the cave along the wall.
For a moment, only Yi Chen and Shui Lingyue were left inside the cave.
The two looked at each other.
Just as Yi Chen was about to break the silence, Shui Lingyue's long eyelashes fluttered. She playfully blinked and let out a chuckle, breaking the stillness.
"Yi Taoist, are you afraid Ling Yue will pester you? This is not the bold and fearless Yi Chengzi that I know," she said.
"Rest assured, nothing happened. Ling Yue is fortunate in her misfortune; her talents have greatly improved, and she is now dedicated to the great Dao."
"However, although the Spirit-Binding Talisman on me has been removed, its effects linger. I will need a day or two to recover and may need the Taoist to escort me back to Fengyun County. I have a villa in this city which is a suitable place for quiet cultivation."
