Qingran finally allowed herself a deep breath. It was time for her to take them back.
"Lingquan..." she said, voice steady but tight "open a portal. Take us back to the warehouse."
[-_-]
[Qingran. Opening a portal with companions will cause extreme physical strain. Distance: over 1,500 km. Number of companions: four. Strain multiplied accordingly. Are you prepared?]
"I'm ready. Do it.." Qingran rasped, already feeling her muscles tremble under the anticipation.
A faint shimmer appeared, and the portal began to hum. She glanced at Anya, Yichen, Ren, and Zhen, they were heading back to the safe warehouse where Meng Nian, Shiyue, and the others waited.
[-_-]
[Very well. Portal opening in progress. Physical compensation is limited. Expect severe strain.]
Step by step, she led them into the glowing shimmer. The hum rattled through her bones, vibrating her chest, making her stomach lurch. She pushed forward, muscles burning, her heart pounding.
The strain hit immediately.
