Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji left the Space Channel opened by the central Teleportation Array and looked toward Jiuyao City ahead.
"It's snowing... It's only been a few days, but it feels like it's been ages since I came here." Murong Haitang sighed.
Ying Wuji gave an "Mm" in response.
Murong Haitang had long since grown used to this. "Let's go. I heard the boss has some new things in the store again. Let's go take a look."
The two landed on the snow-covered ground and headed toward the city gate.
There were not many people entering or leaving the gate in the morning, only scattered groups of two or three. The City Guard on duty remained conscientious, showing none of their nighttime laziness.
The roads inside and outside the gate had been cleared not long ago, but a thin layer of snow had quickly piled up again. The damp ground beneath could faintly be seen.
Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji were no different from ordinary people as they slowly walked into Jiuyao City.
"There are far fewer customers in the store than before." Murong Haitang looked around after entering, then came to the counter. "Morning, Ziyan."
"Morning." Yao Ziyan smiled and nodded. "I haven't seen you in a long time. Why haven't you come to Origin Mall lately?"
"I've been busy." Murong Haitang spread her hands helplessly. "I'm a mentor at Lingyun Academy, after all. I have plenty of tasks every day and simply don't have time to come here."
"That sounds pretty tiring." Yao Ziyan took a sip of milk tea.
"It really is tiring." Murong Haitang sighed, thinking of Gu Yunxi, the one who gave her the worst headaches. "Your life is so easy every day, Ziyan."
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