Di Tian walked to her side.
"My lord, how much of your strength have you recovered?"
"My divine body is whole now, but my divine power still needs time to recover."
Gu Yuena looked toward the lake.
"As I am now, I am still not the complete Dragon God."
"With this reward, your divine power will recover faster, my lord."
"Mm."
Gu Yuena raised her hand, and the lake water rose with it.
The water circled her palm once, then settled smoothly back into the lake.
"You have only just received your reward as well. Familiarize yourself with the Black Dragon Divine Domain first."
Di Tian accepted the order.
Dugu Manor.
The East Courtyard.
Dugu Yan stood by the window, watching the golden light fade from the sky.
The breeze through the window stirred her long white dress, its pale gold sash resting snugly against her waist.
Liu Erlong set her teacup on the table.
"Gu Yuena's reward has finished."
"Mm."
Dugu Yan turned and walked over to Ning Xian.
He sat beneath the begonia tree, a celadon wine flask beside his hand.
She picked up the flask and filled his cup.
"Senior, Gu Yuena has restored her divine body."
"Yes."
"She is still in second place."
"The Golden Ranking ranked her strength before she received her reward."
Dugu Yan set the flask back on the table.
"Then after receiving her reward, will she be much stronger than whoever is in third place?"
"Yes."
She sat beside Ning Xian, gathering her skirt in front of her knees.
Liu Erlong picked up her teacup and sat on the other side.
Dugu Yan glanced at the pastries on the table and reached for one.
She took a small bite before holding it out to Ning Xian.
"Would you like some, Senior?"