Today's fourth update: Chapter 3600! 4/4!
Yue Chan'er glanced in the direction where Xu Kun's aura had vanished, then turned to look at Xu Caiyi, who stood there blankly, seeming somewhat lost. A trace of understanding and gentle pity flickered through her beautiful eyes.
She stepped forward and lightly stroked Xu Caiyi's hair. "Since it is homework assigned by The Lord, there must be a deeper meaning to it. Keep going. I believe you can do it."
With that, she said no more. Leaving behind only an encouraging look, she turned gracefully and quietly departed with the Twelve Moon Maidens, who had been standing by in silence.
Hongdou, who had been watching all along, smiled faintly as well. She offered no guidance, and her figure faded away shortly afterward.
In the blink of an eye, only aunt and niece, Xu Caiyi and Xu Buwan, remained in this area.
"Yi Yi, don't panic." Xu Buwan suppressed the shock and worry in her heart, hurried forward, and grasped her niece's slightly cool hand, trying to lend her strength.
"This is no easy task. Let Auntie help you, and we can work together..."
"No, Auntie." Xu Caiyi suddenly shook her head, interrupting Xu Buwan.
She clenched her aunt's hand in return. The confusion on her little face swiftly faded, replaced by the resolve and brilliance of a newborn calf unafraid of tigers. "This is the first task Master has assigned me! He said I had to activate it 'alone.' Auntie, this time... let Yi Yi try it by herself!"
Her gaze was incomparably earnest, even carrying a hint of pleading.
Xu Buwan looked at the flame that had suddenly ignited in her eyes. The words on her lips were ultimately swallowed back, becoming a complicated sigh. She slowly released her hand and