Blue Star, Magic City Manor.
Morning sunlight spilled down, gilding the entire manor in a soft golden glow.
Flowers and greenery flourished in the garden, where spiritual mist swirled and colorful butterflies flitted about, creating a scene like a fairyland.
At that moment, a slender figure in moon-white stood quietly at the center of the garden.
She wore a moon-white robe with pale gold star patterns embroidered on its sleeves.
Her bare feet were snowy white, and a silver chain hung around her right ankle, dangling several tiny, star-shaped bells.
It was Venerable Xiyue.
"Xu Jingming hasn't returned yet?"
Venerable Xiyue swept her beautiful eyes around, her Divine Thought spreading like a tide and instantly enveloping the entire manor.
Yet aside from a few Xu Family guards, there was no one else in the manor.
She shook her head slightly and was about to take out her communicator to ask again.
Suddenly, her gaze sharpened, and she looked toward the manor's entrance.
An emerald streak of light cut across the sky and landed before the manor like a shooting star.
The light faded, revealing a graceful, regal figure.
Silver hair flowed like moonlight, her pointed ears were translucent, and a pale silver dress outlined her exquisite curves.
It was Lingge Dominator.
"Oh? Ling Ge?"
Venerable Xiyue paused, looking at the newcomer in surprise.
"What are you doing here?"
Lingge Dominator clearly hadn't expected to encounter Venerable Xiyue here either.
After a brief pause, she returned the greeting.
"Lady Xiyue."
She paused, her expression returning to its cool composure, then said flatly:
"I came back with Xu Jingming."
"You came back with Xu Jingming?"
Venerable Xiyue raised her slender brows, even more puzzled.
"Given your status, why aren't you staying in the Divine Kingdom now that you're on Blue Star?"
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