On the way back to Phoenix Perch Pavilion after leaving Ling Luochen's residence, Ma Xiaotao finally couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Kid, what did you have Ling Luochen absorb just now? You were being all mysterious about it."
Long Jinyu had no intention of hiding it from her and answered frankly, "Oh, it was an ice-attribute tonic stored in the Medical Pavilion's warehouse, called Ten-Thousand-Year Glacial Ice Marrow. Its quality is pretty good, and it's just right for nourishing her martial soul. Consider it repayment for saving my life."
For something like this, it was naturally best to be upfront about it. Keeping it hidden would only make misunderstandings more likely.
"Oh, I see."
Ma Xiaotao showed no trace of displeasure. Instead, she said approvingly, "You should thank her properly. You really did think this through!"
As she spoke, she swung their clasped hands. "But if you have something this good, remember to nourish yourself too! Helping me suppress the Evil Fire every day must take a huge toll on you, right? You can't neglect yourself."
Long Jinyu's heart immediately filled with sweetness. He tightened his grip around her hand. "Got it~ Senior Sister is still the one who dotes on me most~ Hehe!"
Sure enough, it was still the "big sister" type who knew how to spoil someone! This feeling was really... downright blissful~
The sunlight outside Phoenix Perch Pavilion's courtyard gate was just right.
Long Jinyu's sharp eyes noticed that the uniquely shaped mailbox to the left of the gate, like a nine-colored young dragon coiled there, seemed to have something held in its mouth.
"Huh? Mail?"
He walked over in confusion. As he recalled, the mailbox had still been empty when he left yesterday morning. So many letters had arrived overnight?
Ma Xiaotao leaned over as