"There's no lack of blossoms when you plant them with care, but a willow planted without thought may grow into a shady tree."
Xiao Xiao's fingers twitched.
Snowflakes took the shape of butterflies.
The already-rich plum fragrance grew a little fresher.
Plum Blossom Woman appeared on a branch.
Her fair hand waved lightly.
At once, more snowflakes joined the butterflies Xiao Xiao had made.
"Whoosh~"
Countless butterflies danced and fluttered beneath the White Plum Blossom tree, circling Xiao Xiao.
Bright amusement filled Xiao Xiao's eyes.
"Just let things take their course."
"You'll meet them when the time is right."
"...Third Brother."
After a moment of silence, Zhuge Yun's voice came through the phone.
"You're getting more and more like a fortune-teller."
"Ahem, no."
Zhuge Yun corrected himself. "You're getting more and more of that air of a wise master."
It wasn't just what he said. More importantly, it was the way he said it...
For a moment, Zhuge Yun had felt almost intimidated, even over the phone.
He rubbed his face.
He took a moment to collect himself.
"Third Brother, you're not going to attain immortality one day, are you?"
"Are you dreaming?"
Xiao Xiao chuckled.
Attain immortality?
Even though he could now see monsters and had discovered the wondrous side of the world he lived in, he still felt that such an idea was far too fanciful.
"Heh."
Zhuge Yun gave a dry laugh.
"I guess it is a little."
"I was just joking."
He lightly tapped his head.
"It'd be great if you really could attain immortality."
Zhuge Yun suddenly said.
"Isn't there a saying... 'When one person attains the Way, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven'—"
"Ah—pah!"
Zhuge Yun scoffed at himself.
Was he getting confused?
Who insulted himself like