On a bare tree branch sat a girl whose figure was blurred.
She seemed hidden in the mist. Her features were impossible to make out; all they could see was that she wore a simple Pure White Dress and gazed down at the two of them.
"Gu Qingshan, she doesn't seem human," Lola secretly transmitted.
"I know."
Gu Qingshan remained calm. He raised a hand toward the girl on the branch in greeting and said with a smile,
"Free food and water? Thank you. We happen to be hungry."
"Hungry?" The girl seemed delighted to hear him say that. Swinging her bare feet, she said, "Then hurry and have something to eat."
She waved her hand.
Two plates appeared before Gu Qingshan and Lola.
Gu Qingshan picked up his plate and examined it closely. It held a bowl of rice porridge, as bland as water.
A line of glowing text appeared on the God of War Interface:
"You are performing a Holy Spirit Ritual."
Gu Qingshan had a few guesses. He asked, "Is there only porridge? Is there anything else to eat?"
The girl on the branch looked troubled. "Sorry. I used to be able to give you more, but now all I have is this porridge."
Gu Qingshan smiled again. "That's all right. I'm already grateful for this bowl of porridge."
He tipped his head back and drank it all.
Seeing him drink, Lola also finished the porridge on her plate.
Another line of text appeared before Gu Qingshan in the void:
"The Holy Spirit Ritual is complete."
He looked up at the branch.
The girl seemed relieved. She said softly,
"Thank you for coming to drink my porridge."
"No, you gave us food out of charity. We should be the ones thanking you," Gu Qingshan said sincerely.
Though