Late at night, with all was quiet, a full moon hung high overhead.
Three figures emerged from Jambu Gate.
The moment Senior Zombie stepped outside, he began drawing in and exhaling the moon's spiritual energy. Even dead, he remained just as diligent when it came to eating.
White Dragon tossed the relic into Jambu Gate, thereby thoroughly completing this mission. With one burden off her mind, she turned to Xiang Yuan. "You completed your trial successfully. From now on, you are a disciple under 'her.' By the rules, you may choose a codename."
"Please explain, Senior Sister."
"I am White Dragon, and my guide was White Phoenix. You may choose either White Tiger or White Turtle."
"Are there any other colors?"
Xiang Yuan was intrigued and wanted to pry out more information.
Dragon, tiger, phoenix, and turtle should refer to the four poles of heaven and earth—the Four Sacred Beasts would work too. Senior Zombie's diary had said that 'she' scattered jade discs throughout the myriad heavens. With such a vast base to begin with, even if most of those jade discs were still awaiting their fated owners, there should not be only white as a color.
"There should be, but I haven't seen any. White Phoenix never mentioned them either," White Dragon said frankly.
"That White Phoenix... is she a senior brother or senior sister?" Xiang Yuan asked again.
White Dragon fell silent for a moment, seemingly conflicted. Only after a long while did she say, "If you meet her in the future, you may address her as Senior Sister, as I do."
So reluctant. Could the two of you have some kind of grudge?
Xiang Yuan read her expression. Whenever White Dragon mentioned White Phoenix, she looked distinctly displeased. There was likely some discord between them.
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