June in the human world, summer blazed fiercely.
The empty Rain Alley Small City showed no signs of human activity. With vegetation encroaching everywhere, it carried something of a post-apocalyptic feel.
The dilapidated urban district inevitably seemed bleak and desolate.
But from another angle, the city was lush with greenery, brimming with life.
In the afternoon, waves of cicada cries echoed through the city and drifted into a household within Rain Alley Home Community.
On the large bed in the bedroom, a youth slept soundly, with a tabby cat sprawled across his chest, equally groggy with sleep.
"Phew~"
A ripple of Divine Power suddenly arrived, jarringly conspicuous in the tranquil room.
Lu Ran immediately opened his eyes and looked over, instinctively shielding the tabby cat on his chest.
"Master." A slightly apologetic voice came from the doorway.
"Ah." Hearing the familiar female voice, Lu Ran immediately relaxed. He truly had been sleeping muddleheadedly; his eyelids drooped, and his eyes gradually closed again.
"Ying~" Little Li Hua gave a soft whimper.
Awakened by the disturbance, it blinked sleepily and kept rubbing its fluffy little head against the youth's chin.
That rumbling sound was like a tiny tractor.
Yan Shuangzi concealed herself, sent a voice transmission, and waved off the Shadow Guard Team that had come to investigate. Then she slowly straightened up.
She tilted slightly, resting her shoulder against the door frame, quietly watching the warm, peaceful scene between the youth and Little Li Hua. The icy lines of her face gradually softened.
But before she could enjoy the sight for long, Lu Ran opened his sleepy eyes again. "Eh?"
Something was wrong!
Had someone just come in?
Rubbing his eyes, Lu Ran looked toward the empty doorway and tentatively called, "Sister?"
"Mm." Sure enough, a response came from there.
Lu