The long whistle tore through the sea mist around Treasure Island as the Ghost Train emerged from the void.
With a creak, the car door opened. Wu Heng stepped down, his boots sinking into the soft white sand as a salty sea breeze washed over him.
"Finally back!" Wu Heng took a deep breath, then released the ghosts.
"Home at last~!" Xiaoxiao spun through the air, her face full of excitement.
The other three ghosts also looked around with smiles on their faces.
Although they had not stayed in Deep Furnace Fortress for long, including the journey there and back, nearly two months had passed.
"Uncle!" Xiaoxiao suddenly floated over, her eyes sparkling. "Let's go into the city first! Let's see what fun things have happened lately."
Wu Heng nodded. "Go ahead. Come home early."
"Got it!" Xiaoxiao answered, calling the other ghosts as they flew toward Lighthouse Street.
Once the ghosts had gone, Wu Heng cast Mansion Spell and beckoned inside.
Lady Li emerged gracefully. When her boots sank into the sand, she let out a soft cry. "We're back so soon?"
"One of the special properties of the item," Wu Heng said, then added, "I'll send you back first. You've been away from the Conglomerate for quite a while."
"Alright!" Lady Li nodded.
Wu Heng cast Teleportation Spell again, taking her to the back street behind the Serpent Emblem Conglomerate.
Lady Li looked at the imposing building, ripples once more stirring in her eyes. "I'm going back..."
Wu Heng smiled and pinched her cheek. "Go on. We're so close now. It's not like we'll never see each other again."
Lady Li smiled, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "Remember to come see me."
With that, she turned and ran toward the building.
A magic circle lit up