"Master, in this lifetime... let me comb your hair just once?"
Her voice was soft and calm, yet it carried a deliberate undertone.
In many places across the Big Dipper, combing the hair of an elderly master often meant that the one holding the comb would be the one to see them off in the end.
Of course, this was not that kind of seeing-off.
Here in the Abyss, it was an expression of the former's reverence and attachment toward someone as her master.
Tan Lin was stunned for a moment.
He turned to look at the Female Emperor, at her clear eyes, and fell silent for a while.
"Alright."
He accepted openly, without awkwardness or sorrow, bearing only the composure of a master.
Rustle...
Seeing this, the Female Emperor's white robes fluttered as she walked behind Tan Lin.
She raised her hand and gently untied Tan Lin's hair.
Whoosh!
At once, his head of white hair cascaded down like a waterfall.
The Female Emperor picked up a jade comb and began combing Tan Lin's hair.
Her movements were light and gentle, as though she were tending to some priceless treasure.
Her slender jade fingers passed through his white hair, carrying a trace of warmth and indescribable tenderness.
They were very close. Tan Lin could smell the faint fragrance lingering behind him, refreshing and soothing.
At some point, he slowly closed his eyes and enjoyed this rare tranquility.
He knew that this might be the last peace he would ever know in this lifetime.
And at that very moment—
BOOM!!!
Suddenly, an earthshaking crash came from the skies above Scarlet Glow River!
The entire Forbidden Zone shook violently!
Mountains collapsed and trees toppled within the Forbidden Zone, as though the end of the world had arrived!
"They're here."
Tan Lin