Xu Kun woke in Tai Si's arms, his head feeling as though it had exploded.
Although his soul power had been replenished, the damage from before had still been severe.
"You're awake?"
The trace of sorrow was gone from Tai Si's face, replaced only by joy and delight.
It seemed that the harmony of yin and yang truly was not mere hearsay. Tai Si, who had been lonely and withered for centuries, was now truly getting straight to the point.
"I... slept for a long time?"
"Not long, only a few days. Don't worry, this is my world. The flow of time here is like the difference in time between the Heavenly Realm and the Human Realm."
Hearing this, Xu Kun let out a breath of relief. "Third Aunt, you..."
Tai Si smiled. "Thanks to you, I finally saw him. I spoke with him at length and saw clearly the road beneath my feet. You were right. Even if the one I love is separated from me by a realm, I will still give everything I have to see him."
Tai Si's expression and words were filled with freedom and openness.
"Kun'er, by rights, you would have passed after pulling out three arrows. But now, not only did you pull out all three arrows, you even saved me. Third Aunt doesn't know how to thank you."
Xu Kun hurriedly waved his hands. "Third Aunt, saying that makes us sound like strangers."
Tai Si looked at Xu Kun seriously. "From now on, if there is anything you need me to do, Third Aunt will never refuse. Even if I must give my life to you, I will not hesitate."
"Third Aunt, you're overstating it. But right now, there really is something I need your help with."
"What is it?"
Devil Fruit