As they continued forward, they passed several rooms that Murong Tianci did not introduce.
They reached the innermost room, whose doors stood wide open.
Master Huiming and the others stood there, all wearing kindly expressions when they saw Liu Shuyue arrive.
"Benefactor, it has been several months since we parted. To think you are already carrying a precious child. You truly are blessed with great fortune."
Master Huiming's eldest disciple brought over a brocade box containing a Bodhi Seed.
"This is a small token from us. May you and your child remain safe, and may all go smoothly for you."
"Thank you, Master."
She naturally had an affinity for plants, and the Bodhi Seed was a rare source of nourishment for her.
Liu Shuyue tucked it safely against her body.
Five Flower exclaimed: [Host, look! In the middle of the pool!]
Lan Ruoyue wore only a white robe, with Sanskrit characters drawn on her body in cinnabar. Half her body was submerged in the water, and chains locked around both her hands and her neck held her suspended.
Huahua: [The water is purified water. There's a Lotus Platform underneath her. She's kneeling on it.]
Just looking at that position made her feel tired. Suddenly, she felt a little sorry for Lan Ruoyue.
"Master, does it have to be like this? Will she even survive kneeling for forty-nine days?"
"Normally, this would not be necessary, but she is afflicted with a grave illness, so we have no other choice. If you wish to speak with her, madam, please remain here. You must not approach her. Benefactor Lan has already lost her mind."
Huiming and the others left and closed the doors to let the two women speak alone, though they left Erhua to stand guard.
Erhua had already grown into a