Yan Jiu sensed the power within the space. It was familiar to him, sharing the same source as the power in Ye Chuqi. Even after being scoured by tribulation lightning, and with the spiritual energy inside still in turmoil, he could sense traces of Ye Chuqi.
Although Ye Chuqi had never said anything, Yan Jiu could guess a few things. Why she had taken them in and taught them a way of cultivating completely unlike the mainstream methods to improve their strength, for instance. Why she could always make all sorts of materials undergo strange mutations. Why she was so concerned about the "spiritual power" used on the Kabu Continent. And why the little golden sphere at her side was far too clever to be a puppet...
There were too many details. Still, Yan Jiu had never imagined that what lay hidden behind Ye Chuqi was an unusual space like this, seemingly connected to another dimension, along with that little sphere that had always intrigued him. After pulling them inside, San San had not spoken aloud, but had conveyed information through its thoughts, at least letting them know they were all on the same side and had nothing to fear.
Although he still did not know what was happening outside, Ye Chuqi had appeared safe and sound, so Yan Jiu could finally feel somewhat reassured. He had to find something to do, and all he could do was help tidy up the space, which had been blasted into a mess, especially those pitiful herbs. If Ye Chuqi saw them, she would surely be heartbroken for a long time.
That left San San unable to bring itself to tell Yan Jiu that there was actually no need to do any of it by hand.
San San was in a very strange