A Sense of Belonging

Huo Yutong's gaze settled on Tang Ya and did not move for a long time.

That face was exactly as she remembered Sister Tang Ya's. Back then, at the edge of Star Dou Forest, Tang Ya had sat across the campfire while Huo Yutong grilled fish, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Little brother, your cooking is incredible! Want to join our Tang Sect?"

Only later had Huo Yutong learned that Tang Ya was the Tang Sect's last sect master, carrying the mission of restoring it.

But the Tang Ya standing here wore a pale green dress, with a row of exquisite Hidden Weapons at her waist. Her smile was gentle and at ease, without a trace of the exhaustion or heaviness Huo Yutong remembered.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?" Tang Ya grew uncomfortable under her stare and raised a hand to touch her cheek.

Huo Yutong finally came back to herself and hurriedly shook her head. "N-no... I just think Senior Sister Tang Ya looks a lot like someone I used to know."

"Oh? Who?" Tang Ya's interest was piqued.

"A... very important friend." Huo Yutong lowered her head, her voice growing softer.

Luo Can watched from the side and understood. He gently patted Huo Yutong's shoulder. "All right. Let your senior sisters show you around first. I'll have Lingling arrange a place for you to stay."

Ye Lingling nodded, came over, and took Huo Yutong's hand. "Come with me, Junior Sister."

Huo Yutong obediently followed Ye Lingling out. At the doorway, she glanced back at Tang Ya once more before leaving.

Wang Dong'er watched her go, her brows knitting tighter and tighter. She kept feeling that something about the girl drew her in, as though a resonance deep in her soul were trembling softly.

"Dong'er,