Moon Crossing Manor.
Though turmoil raged outside, Jiang Feiling and Huiyeshi had not gone out again.
Moon Crossing Manor was now very deserted; the guards and servants had all been dismissed.
Xianxian's Origin World Tree had taken root directly in the center of Moon Crossing Manor.
They were all gathered together, guarding Jiang Feiling.
In the courtyard, Jiang Feiling leaned against Xianxian's trunk, sitting beneath the tree.
She could barely move, only able to maintain the same posture.
Xianxian's spirit form nestled in her arms, pressed against her chest, chin propped up as it looked at her pitifully.
Huiyeshi sat on a bluestone not far away.
These days had been far too chaotic. Her thoughts were a mess, and she had no time to make a push for the Sky-Stepping Realm.
Feeling restless and distracted, she jumped down and paced about, asking Jiang Feiling from time to time, "Does it hurt?"
Before, Jiang Feiling would always smile and shake her head.
But this time, after she asked, no one answered.
She froze for a moment, then hurried toward Jiang Feiling.
The girl in the blue dress had her legs drawn up as she leaned against the trunk, head lowered. Xianxian in her arms seemed to be staring blankly into her eyes.
"Ling'er?"
Huiyeshi came before her.
Worried that something had happened to Jiang Feiling, she hurried closer.
But at that moment, Jiang Feiling suddenly lifted her head!
A divine light shot from her blazing white eyes and stabbed into Huiyeshi's face.
"Ah!"
Huiyeshi jumped in fright, stumbling backward and rolling across the ground.
"Y-you, what's wrong with you?"
Her face was filled with bewilderment.
Once she steadied herself, she discovered that Jiang Feiling was not paying her any attention.
At that moment, the girl beneath the tree trembled slightly as