In the early morning, the world was still rather quiet. A soft mist rose by the river, the mountains were brushed with a gentle milky white, and the snowy haze rendered everything hazy and dreamlike.
When the first ray of morning light pierced the thin fog, many Tang people who rose at the crow of the rooster had already washed up and left their homes. After all, the morning was the most important part of the day.
Fu Hua had also risen early. Today, the Immortal Phoenix was still wearing her usual Daoist robes. For the Immortal Phoenix, even if she wore this outfit for a hundred years, one cleansing immortal art would make it as good as new again—cleaner than a mortal could achieve with countless washings.
Pushing open her door, Fu Hua stood at the entrance and breathed in the fresh morning air.
After thinking for a moment, she headed toward the courtyard. But when Fu Hua reached its entrance, she found someone already there... Wu Qing'e was earnestly feeding the fish in the pond.
At a glance, Wu Qing'e seemed very honest, but appearances could be deceiving.
She clearly had the same features as Luo Tianyi, yet her nature was wicked.
"Im... Immortal, you're awake!"
Wu Qing'e noticed Fu Hua, trembled slightly, and looked at her with a faint stammer.
"..."
Fu Hua said nothing, merely watching her.
But being watched by Fu Hua made the hairs on Wu Qing'e's back stand on end. Not wanting to endure this atmosphere, she thought for a moment before continuing, "I prepared some breakfast. I don't know whether you'll like it, Immortal. My cooking may not be as good as yours."
"Mm."
Fu Hua gave a slight nod, leaving Wu Qing'e completely unable to tell what she meant.
"Then I'll