Next morning, Heaven Dou City was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist. The sound of sweeping came from the inn courtyard, crisp and rhythmic.
By the time Lu Jing and Wang Dong'er arrived at the agreed-upon side hall, Qian Renxue was already seated there.
She still wore a pale golden long skirt, her smooth long hair casually draped behind her. Her brows carried an innate air of coolness and nobility.
Several exquisite breakfast dishes sat on the table, steaming and giving off an enticing aroma.
"You two are punctual."
Qian Renxue raised her eyes and glanced at the three of them, her tone flat, as though she were stating something utterly ordinary.
Lu Jing sat across from her with Wang Dong'er and Xiao Wu. Picking up a meat bun, he asked casually, "Sister Xue'er, can I ask you something?"
Qian Renxue paused with her spoon halfway to her mouth and raised an eyebrow at him. "What is it?"
"Do you know about the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?" Lu Jing's voice was not loud, yet it reached all three of them clearly.
Clack.
Qian Renxue's spoon lightly struck the rim of her bowl, making a soft sound.
She looked up, her purple eyes filled with confusion as she stared at the youth across from her. "Why are you asking about the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"
Hearing that familiar name, Wang Dong'er, seated beside Lu Jing, gave a slight tremble. Her fingers tightened around her chopsticks unconsciously, and she bit her lip as she held her breath and listened closely.
What had happened last night was still vivid in her mind. She had not expected Lu Jing to ask so directly first thing in the morning, and her heartbeat quickened.
Lu Jing paid no attention to their reactions. He took