To guard against ears beyond the walls, Qian Wanyu did not continue discussing her next plans with Bai Yan inside the Longevity Cauldron. She merely told him to rein in his dark-type spiritual power and remain there for now.
She took the opportunity to continue solving the Nine-Ring Chain.
Dongfang Minghui knew that Seventh Sister had actually left Lance behind out of concern for her! Facing Qian Yiling and Lance, she could not help feeling guilty, so she hurriedly pulled out everything they had bought in Mercyheart Town.
It looked like a general goods stall, immediately drawing Mu Sheng and the others' attention.
Dongfang Minghui even stuffed the clothes she had chosen into Qian Yiling's hands. "Mother, Seventh Sister and I picked these out for you and Lance. Things from a small town can't compare with those from Cloud Capital City. Wear these for now, and we'll buy new ones once we return to the Empire."
Qian Yiling was visibly moved. To her, the quality of the gifts came second; the thought behind them was precious. She promptly began praising Ming Hui in front of Lance.
"Ming Hui, tell me where we are now."
"Here, this is for you."
Dongfang Minghui had bought plenty of things, choosing suitable gifts for everyone so that each person received something. Mu Sheng got a long robe, while Zhi Lan received rouge and face powder. Even Little Hui got a water-element bracelet-more like an anklet-that made a sound with every step. Xiao Miao received a Fire Gourd, which supposedly could spit fire through its mouth...
The three Azure Mist Sect disciples stood like spectators, completely unable to join their rather cheerful atmosphere. Looking grave, they stayed beside the injured man.
Dongfang Minghui took out her Fingertip Knives and Flying Needles. She had even prepared