After Jian Tongyao woke up, she discovered that vines had bound her. As soon as she moved, they loosened almost as though they were human, finally separating into two varieties, one winding around each arm. They even rubbed their leaves affectionately against her.
Back in the Dragon Clan Lands, Jian Tongyao had nearly been scared to death by this sensation. She had thought venomous snakes were coiled around her wrists, but after paying closer attention, she could tell that the feeling was indeed different.
As soon as she sat up, something round rolled off her chest onto the ground, then tumbled once more.
"Wah!"
"Ding Ding?"
Ding Ding had flown around yesterday before returning on its own and settling on Jian Tongyao. Occasionally, it sniffed around like a puppy, though no one knew what it was sniffing for.
Qian Wanyu gave Ding Ding a strange look, then reached out and pulled Jian Tongyao up. "Are you hungry?"
Jian Tongyao shook her head vigorously. Yesterday's magic beast had been enormous, and she had eaten too much roast meat. It felt lodged in her throat, making her uncomfortably anxious.
Qian Wanyu handed her a porcelain bottle. "Drink this, and you won't feel so uncomfortable."
The porcelain bottle was small and delicate. Jian Tongyao shook it twice and could feel the liquid sloshing inside. She opened it and sniffed. A fresh scent wafted toward her, seemingly jasmine fragrance. "Seventh Sister, what is this?"
Qian Wanyu looked at her with a complicated expression. "Digestive Tonic."
The corner of Jian Tongyao's mouth twitched. Somehow, it sounded like a revised version of digestive tablets. She took a small sip. It tasted sweet, with a floral fragrance, and went down easily. "It's delicious."
"Little Ninth, wah." Ding Ding blinked at the porcelain bottle in her hand. "Uncomfortable,