A fierce wind swept in, carrying lightning as it slashed down. [Wind and Thunder King] reached for Ruan Yinke.
Something was wrong with this person. She seemed to have done something.
Ruan Yinke tilted her head slightly and raised her index finger.
"Shh... sweet dreams are hard to come by. Off you go, too."
[Wind and Thunder King] felt his soul shudder, then turned into a gust of wind and floated up uncontrollably.
As Ye Buyu slept, her soul left her body, and a character-or rather, a symbol-flashed across her forehead.
The symbol abruptly expanded, enveloping both dormitory buildings, then vanished with several souls in tow.
With her hands behind her back and a playful, lively smile on her lips, Ruan Yinke watched the symbol flash through the air. Then she bowed slightly and offered a blessing in a voice only she could hear.
"Hall Master, have a safe journey."
The person in the corner stepped out. Wen Ling frowned at Ruan Yinke.
"You're from the Salvation Hall of Fame? What did you do?"
Ruan Yinke smiled faintly. "I don't know either. I was just following the Hall Master's instructions."
"Which seat are you?"
"The seventh seat, Dream of Notes. And you, Judgment's executive officer-who sent you?"
Ruan Yinke made no attempt to conceal anything, smiling at the person before her instead.
"Let me guess. Which of the Four Seats of Slaughter and Annihilation do you serve? Is it... Slaughter?"
Wen Ling stood in the shadows, silent for a moment before she spoke.
"That's right. I came under orders to observe the Present World's progress."
Ruan Yinke nodded, glanced behind her, and spoke calmly.
"The Primordial Beginning Tower's Blueprint Drafter is here too, I see."
"I'd rather you call me your teacher than a Blueprint Drafter. After all, I'm still