Empty City

Rain clouds gradually gathered on the horizon, while fallen blossoms drifted across the area.

Without the sunlight shining on them, the cherry blossom petals fluttering through the air looked far less vibrant. Clearly, this was not a suitable time for viewing cherry blossoms.

Mei Ji looked at the yellowed paper book lying across You Ye's hands. It still seemed to carry the faint scent of ink. But she did not take it immediately.

To Mei Ji, Maid—who had once nearly killed her outright—was instinctively intimidating. And You Ye's polite smile at that moment made it even harder for her to discern the other woman's intentions.

She had not learned much about the club from Erix. All she knew was that Erix placed great importance on borrowing the club's power... and was even extremely cautious about it.

Thus, Mei Ji's hesitation was not without reason. She frowned slightly and looked at Luo Qiu, remaining silent for a long while. "A story? What story?"

"You'll know once you read it." Luo Qiu spoke calmly. "In fact, the ending hasn't been written yet. Why don't you give me some advice... Oh, right. This is Erix's box. After you finish reading, shall we complete the exchange?"

Mei Ji frowned again and turned her palm over. A ball of light appeared in her palm. After it appeared, it did not stop. Instead, another ball of light floated out from her palm, followed by a third.

Then, at an incredible speed, more and more balls of light continuously poured from Mei Ji's hand, rapidly merging into the first ball of light.

In merely seven or eight seconds, a trace of weariness appeared on Mei Ji's face. She exhaled, then sent the object over. "One-third... as agreed!"

"Please take good care of it." Boss Luo sent the