Dawn.
Not long after Huo Xuan woke from his sleep, the door was gently pushed open. A petite figure carrying a basin of water quietly entered. Upon seeing that Huo Xuan was already awake, she hurriedly bowed to him.
"Young Master, you're awake."
The girl who entered did not seem very old—perhaps even a little younger than him. She wore green clothing, and though petite, she was rather well-developed.
The most unusual thing about the girl was her beautiful green eyes. Deep within those pupils were three tiny green dots slowly revolving around them, giving off an eerie, bewitching air.
"Qing Lin!" At the sight of those eyes, the name practically slipped from Huo Xuan's mouth.
"I am Qing Lin. I didn't expect Young Master to still remember me." Qing Lin constantly recalled the past. Three years had passed, yet it all remained so clear. She clearly remembered how, back then, she had suffered countless instances of discrimination because of her Snake-People bloodline. Whenever she was bullied, Huo Xuan had stepped forward to protect her and had shown her much care.
"Young Master, do you need me to help you wash up?" Qing Lin gently placed the basin on the wooden stand beside the bed, then stood nervously at the bedside and asked softly.
"I'm not a child. Just leave it there; I can do it myself." Huo Xuan got out of bed, walked over to the wooden stand, and casually washed up.
"Qing Lin, what level has your strength reached now?" Huo Xuan asked.
"Young Master, I've already reached the Dou Emperor level," Qing Lin said.
"Then work hard and strive to reach Dou Zong soon."
"Young Master, no problem. I'll reach Dou Zong as soon as possible."
"Young Clan Leader! Young Clan Leader! Are you in there?" Just