Hun Xiu cut off what Nuwa was about to say and said blandly, "Whether you were merely passing by, Fellow Daoist should know better than anyone."
"There is no need for Fellow Daoist to hide it from me!"
Nuwa fell silent at his words, looking somewhat embarrassed. Who would not be embarrassed when their lie had been exposed?
Nuwa had not expected Hun Xiu to be so "straightforward," not even giving her a chance to lie. It left her rather awkward. Seeing Nuwa's embarrassment, Hun Xiu spoke frankly again. "I took Fellow Daoist's Lotus Lantern. I will compensate you for it in the future."
"Mm."
Nuwa nodded slightly. Since Hun Xiu had put it this way, it was not her place to refuse coyly. If she could retrieve the Lotus Lantern by coming here, that would naturally be best.
But now, it seemed impossible to get the Lotus Lantern back. Since she could not recover it, obtaining some other compensation was acceptable.
Nuwa was satisfied as well.
With Hun Xiu's strength, if he forcibly kept the Lotus Lantern and gave her no compensation at all, what could she do?
Hun Xiu looked at Nuwa and said, "Since Fellow Daoist has already descended from the clouds, why not come inside for a cup of tea before leaving?"
"Alright!"
Nuwa did not refuse.
The two entered the reception hall one after the other.
Hun Xiu brought out some fine tea without holding anything back.
When the steaming tea was placed before her, Nuwa's delicate nose twitched, and she immediately felt invigorated.
Nuwa's beautiful eyes flickered as they settled on the steaming cup before her. A faint fragrance wafted from it.
This tea was extraordinary.
Just catching its aroma had greatly refreshed her spirit. Nuwa eagerly anticipated what would happen after she