Please, Mirror God, Guide Me

Mirror Island Lake, underwater palace.

"Are we in Mirror God's dream now, or in our own?"

"We are in my dream, in the Taoist priest's and Three Flower Lady's dreams, and also in the void between heaven and earth—half real, half false, seeming real and seeming dreamlike," the Mirror Island Lake God replied calmly.

"And how was this achieved?" Song You asked, puzzled.

"Did the Taoist priest come here seeking instruction because you wish to learn to this extent?" the Mirror Island Lake God asked with a smile.

"..."

Song You instantly fell silent, as though he had been awakened by a single remark.

"The Taoist priest spent one night on Cloud Top Mountain, yet a year passed. Legend says there were master painters in the mortal world whose marvelous brushes could turn paintings real. The mysteries of this world are countless beyond measure. If the Taoist priest wishes to get to the bottom of every last one, it will take some time."

"Exactly..."

"Has the Taoist priest eaten his fill?"

"I have."

"Since that is so..."

The Mirror Island Lake God rose gracefully. "Though this is an underwater palace, the Taoist priest's purpose in coming here is unusual, and this is not the best place to entertain you."

"Oh?"

"My cultivation is shallow and my divine power slight. It would be best if the Taoist priest and Three Flower Lady do not resist. Otherwise, with my abilities, it will be difficult for me to bring you there."

"Please."

"Meow?"

One person was courteous and respectful.

Already prepared.

The other was brimming with curiosity.

One moment she stared at the Mirror Island Lake God, the next at her own Taoist priest, and from time to time she turned to look all around. It was as though stars shone in her