The torrential rain outside the shop kept pouring down, huge raindrops pounding hard against the ground and splashing up tiny sprays.
Before long, the rainwater gathered into streams that gurgled into the drains, their sound never ceasing.
"Luckily, we just finished eating hot pot. Otherwise, being hit by such a cold wind would really be unbearable." Su Yue felt the chilly wind rushing toward her, her red lips slightly parted and her hands folded across her chest as she muttered.
Lin Li opened the umbrella and said to Su Yue, "It's completely dark now. The weather forecast says the rain will get heavier after nightfall. Let's hurry."
The two of them soon hurried back to the car. The silver-white van started up and slowly moved forward through the curtain of rain, its tires kicking up high splashes as it drove toward the end of the street.
In the quiet study, the Bronze Mirror on the bookshelf lay silently asleep.
Suddenly, it seemed to be awakened by something. It roused itself from its slumber, yawned, and began surveying its surroundings.
"The master isn't home. Is she going to spend the night outside again today?" the Bronze Mirror muttered several times, its voice echoing through the empty study.
Then it began using its abilities to search for Su Yue's whereabouts.
The murky surface of the mirror gradually cleared, becoming like a pool of limpid water.
Within seconds, Su Yue's beautiful face appeared on the mirror's surface.
At the same time Su Yue appeared, Lin Li also emerged in the mirror.
At that moment, Lin Li was driving and chatting idly with Su Yue, a relaxed smile on his face.
A feeling of being watched suddenly welled up. The sensation seemed oddly familiar, and Lin Li immediately furrowed his brows, wariness showing in