Had that stupid bear been enlightened by lightning?
Bi Ji's lips parted slightly, undisguised surprise filling her eyes.
This time, she was not pretending.
But in the next moment, joy spilled uncontrollably from her eyes.
Lord Di Tian... he had said it himself!
I had always been a healer with a healer's heart. Going to Shrek together...
That was perfectly reasonable, right?
Bi Ji glanced at Xiong Jun, then at Long Yaochen.
She let out a soft sigh.
"Honestly, I don't know what to do with you."
"Since that's the case, I'll return to Lake of Life first."
"I should at least explain this matter to Lord Di Tian."
"Besides..."
She paused briefly.
"You're injured like this. I won't be at ease either."
"Once I've reported to Lord Di Tian, I'll go to Shrek with you and stay there for a while."
Upon hearing this, Xiong Jun nodded repeatedly in delight.
"Great!"
"That saves me from having to call someone back to Star Dou to find you whenever something comes up."
"Kid, the two of us will be staying at your Shrek for a while. No problem, right?"
"Of course not."
Long Yaochen nodded. Although he had already explained it briefly to Bi Ji earlier—
he still nodded to her again.
"Then sorry for the trouble, Senior Bi Ji."
"It's nothing."
Bi Ji's tone was calm.
Yet the corners of her lips curved upward almost imperceptibly.
Lake of Life.
The mist drifting over the lake's surface seemed as though it would remain unchanged even after ten thousand years.
"You're saying... Xiong Jun is going to Shrek to recover from his injuries?"
Di Tian spoke blandly, with no emotion detectable in his voice.
"Yes."
A hint of helplessness appeared on Bi Ji's face.
"You know his temperament. He's stubborn as