Early in the morning, deep within the Artifact Refining Sect's secluded residence in Saint Pill City, lay the tranquil and elegant Mo Garden.
Dan Chen received Mo Lin's soul message, inviting her over for a chat. Her heart fluttered with excitement and a trace of shyness. After carefully dressing herself up, she arrived at Mo Garden full of anticipation.
A small bridge arched over flowing water in the garden, with pavilions scattered throughout. Familiar with the way, Dan Chen headed toward the lakeside pavilion where Mo Lin usually stayed. From afar, she spotted two figures seated inside.
One was tall and dashing, dressed in robes whiter than snow. It was the senior brother she had been longing for, Mo Lin. The other wore a fiery red dress, her graceful, seductive figure lazily leaning against the railing. Who else could it be but Cao Ying?
Dan Chen halted, somewhat surprised. Why is Sister Ying here too?
She was close with Cao Ying, so she did not mind it much. She simply had not expected her senior brother to invite both of them at once.
Collecting herself, she entered the pavilion with a faint smile. "Senior Brother, Sister Ying, you're both here."
At the sound of her voice, Mo Lin and Cao Ying turned around at the same time.
Mo Lin wore his usual gentle smile and nodded to her. Cao Ying's alluring peach-blossom eyes swept over Dan Chen, and a meaningful, teasing smile curved her red lips. In a soft, sultry voice, she said, "Oh, our little Chen'er is here? You look especially radiant today. Looks like your 'senior brother' has been taking very good care of you~"
The implication was far too obvious. Dan Chen's pretty face instantly flushed scarlet like a ripe apple. She lowered her head in embarrassment,