The moment Zhou Heng sat upright in the cloud-white chair, all the longevity-cursed species gathered on one side of the Hanging Garden, where a cloud-white staircase led farther upward. They lowered their heads reverently, only daring to look up toward the top of the staircase as they knelt on one knee. At its end, an old woman who closely resembled Zhou Qing'er slowly descended with a cane. Behind her was a young man and woman in wedding attire, holding hands as they followed the old woman who resembled Zhou Qing'er down the cloud-white stairs at an unhurried pace...
"Everyone, rise." The old woman who resembled Zhou Qing'er was the elder sister of Zhou Qing'er mentioned in Zhou Heng's Fate Hint, also named Zhou Qing'er. The instant she set foot in the Hanging Garden, she tapped her cane, signaling everyone to stand. Then she looked around for Zhou Heng but failed to find him. Unconcerned, she chuckled and walked toward the white road under the gazes of the longevity-cursed species. Soon, she crossed the white road, neither particularly long nor short, and arrived at the white plaza hosting the grand wedding banquet. With a single glance, she spotted Zhou Heng, who had flouted convention and seated himself directly opposite her.
"Hohoho... Zhou Heng, this should be our second meeting! Starry-Sky Great Medicine-you have commendable courage!" Zhou Qing'er studied Zhou Heng, her eyes holding no anger, but rather more appreciation and approval.
Zhou Heng opened his eyes and looked at Zhou Qing'er, asking a question whose answer he already knew. "I once killed an Epic Divine Ability who called herself Zhou Qing'er. She looked almost exactly like you. I'm very curious about your relationship."
A warm smile spread across Zhou Qing'er's aged face. "That was my lovely little sister. Unfortunately, she took