Qing Mo.
There were also two inaccessible barriers in Dongfang Minghui's soul sea. She herself was unaware of them, but Qian Wanyu saw them clearly. Dongfang Minghui had yet to open her heart completely to her; there were still things she was keeping from her.
But she did not mind. She had all the time she needed to wait.
"Ninth Sister."
"Seventh Sister."
After intertwining for a long time, the strands of spirit power returned to their respective soul seas. Dongfang Minghui's soul sea crackled like a fireworks display, and Little Color's Vines emerged from her body, spreading to the waterfall and throughout the valley.
Qian Wanyu experienced almost exactly the same sensations as Dongfang Minghui. She thought she was about to break through, but instead, the barrier in her soul sea shattered outright. Qing Mo opened his eyes slightly, and his first words were, "Congratulations. You've finally found a method to suppress your dark-type spirit power."
A method?
Qian Wanyu's first reaction was delight. "Qing Mo, congratulations on coming out of seclusion."
Qing Mo merely smiled and shook his head. "You brought me out of seclusion early. I should be the one thanking you. Otherwise, it would have been months, or even years, before you could see me again."
"You mean me?"
She carefully considered what Qing Mo meant. She had an inkling, but did not dare be certain.
"Look, your Ninth Sister seems to have gained quite a bit this time, too." Qing Mo subtly pointed at Little Color's Vines stretching outside.
Dongfang Minghui's eyes widened with excitement. She even pinched herself. "Little Color can take human form again! Am I dreaming?"
Qian Wanyu stood up, smiling as she watched Dongfang Minghui pinch her cheeks until they turned red.
Little Color transformed right there in the water into