Qing Mo.
There were likewise 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 fully to her; there were still things she was keeping from her.
But she did not mind. She had all the time in the world to wait.
"Ninth Sister."
"Seventh Sister."
After intertwining for a long while, the strands of spiritual power returned to their respective Soul Seas. Inside Dongfang Minghui's Soul Sea, it was as though fireworks were going off, crackling and popping. Little Lecher's vines emerged from her body and spread across the waterfall and throughout the valley.
Qian Wanyu experienced almost 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 way to suppress your dark-type spiritual power."
A way?
Qian Wanyu's first reaction was delight. "Qing Mo, congratulations on coming out of seclusion."
Qing Mo merely smiled and shook his head. "You're the one who brought me out of seclusion early. I should be thanking you. Otherwise, it would have been several more 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 lot this time, too." Qing Mo subtly pointed toward Little Lecher's vines stretching outside.
Dongfang Minghui's eyes widened in overwhelming excitement. She even pinched herself. "Little Lecher can take human form again! Am I dreaming?"
Qian Wanyu stood up and watched with a smile as she pinched her own cheeks