So this was what they meant by every blessing having a curse?
Faced with the unexpected turn of events, Fu Qian sighed inwardly.
Having crossed space in an inexplicable way, Ji Liushuang had taken that step and landed directly inside the cage of dark flames.
This was no ordinary case of walking straight into a trap. With her high perception from Sword Heart Clarity, and her rank still at the bottom of the ladder even after her upgrade, she was probably almost completely defenseless against the evil gods.
Fortunately, there were more than just two of them inside the cage.
Fu Qian shook his head and expanded Clear Dream.
This is...
As she stepped forward, Ji Liushuang found that after crossing one doorway, she was now standing before another.
Even the style of this door was unfamiliar.
Was there a place like this in the manor?
Ji Liushuang tried to remember, but her thoughts felt waterlogged, too limp to summon the energy. She couldn't even remember what she'd meant to do.
The last time she'd felt this sickeningly dazed was probably when she was a child.
Creak!
But the next moment, she still followed her instincts and pushed open the door before her.
The lights were off. The dim light was like dusk, the windows were foggy, and the furniture all looked as if it had been used for years.
Behind the door was a living room. It wasn't very large, but it had a strangely cozy feel, like a tiny shelter before a torrential storm.
Right in the middle of the living room, someone was lounging on the sofa. At the sound of the door opening, they looked over.
The face was very familiar. Although she couldn't recall the name or anything else about them, Ji Liushuang was absolutely