Back in the guest room, the three sisters had just returned from their morning exercise.
It was deep autumn, and the mountains were aflame with maple leaves in a riot of colors—they had picked many with extraordinary hues.
In her hand, Li Pei was carefully cradling a night-blooming cereus, nurturing it with her Inner Breath to prevent it from wilting.
Lu Yao said with a smile, "You're back just in time. Here, let me show you something fun~"
He beckoned with his hand, and as he focused his thoughts, the colorful leaves in the girls' hands began to levitate.
With the three maidens looking on in curiosity, Lu Yao closed his eyes and concentrated.
The vivid plants combined of their own accord, transforming into various small animals that each landed in the sisters' fair palms.
Liao Qe received a yellow piglet; Liao Ya, a red Vermilion Bird; and Li Pei, a white tiger made from the night-blooming cereus.
