Within the Yin Gui Sect's pill chamber, Mei Ji's single remark made the atmosphere congeal. The entire chamber fell into an uncanny silence; one could hear a needle drop.
The smile vanished from Dan Ji's face, and a dangerous glint flickered in the depths of her eyes. After a moment, she broke into a smile and said, "Since Elder Sister likes this man so much, take him away. But please show mercy, Elder Sister, and do not harm his life."
"You must be joking, little sister. How could Elder Sister possibly hurt her little sister's darling?" Mei Ji said with a coy laugh.
"Then this little sister thanks Elder Sister." Dan Ji gave a graceful bow.
"You are too polite, little sister. Attend to your work first; Elder Sister will not disturb you any longer."
Mei Ji chuckled. After speaking, she swept up the man in plain robes from the ground with a wave of her hand and strode out of the pill chamber.
Watching her leave, Dan Ji clenched her delicate hand until it crackled. She had been careless.
Within the Vermilion Flame Hall, gauzy curtains hung lightly around a luxurious, spacious bed. Beneath them, the white-haired man in plain robes lay quietly, his expression peaceful, as though asleep.
Having toiled all his life, it was only while unconscious that Ning Chen could halt his ceaseless steps and rest for a brief while.
Mei Ji stepped forward and raised a hand to stroke his face. A smile curved across her soft, alluring features as she said, "Looking closely, this young master truly is quite lovely. No wonder my little sister values him so highly."
Bending down to nestle gently against his chest, Mei Ji listened to his heartbeat. Her fiery body exuded a decadent crimson mist that filled the