The next morning, just as dawn broke, Xiao Xun Er left.
She walked along the streets of Wu Tan City, clutching the note in her hand. She had read the address so many times last night that she could recite it from memory.
Xiao Xun Er hurried down several streets and arrived at a quiet courtyard.
The courtyard gate stood ajar, unlocked.
She took a deep breath and raised her hand to knock.
"Come in."
Xiao Chen's voice came from inside.
Xiao Xun Er pushed open the gate and walked in.
The courtyard was quiet, with only a few trees she didn't recognize. Their leaves swayed gently in the morning breeze.
Xiao Chen stood in the courtyard with his back to her.
Qing Lin sat on a stone stool nearby, holding a cup of tea. When she saw Xiao Xun Er enter, she smiled at her.
Xiao Chen turned around and looked at Xiao Xun Er.
"You're here."
Xiao Xun Er nodded and walked up to him.
"Master Xiao, I've made up my mind. I want to know whether you can really help me reach Dou Wang in three days. If your method works, I'm willing to try it."
The corners of Xiao Chen's mouth lifted slightly.
He took a pill from the System Inventory and held it out to Xiao Xun Er.
The pill was perfectly round and gave off a faint glow. Its rich medicinal aroma lifted one's spirits just from a single breath.
"Take this, and you'll reach Dou Wang."
Xiao Xun Er accepted the pill and looked down at her palm, her eyes full of shock.
"What kind of pill is this?"
Her voice trembled.
"A pill that boosts your strength. I refined it just yesterday."
Xiao Xun Er's expression changed.
"Yesterday?"
"Mm."
Xiao Xun Er