The silence that followed was terrifying long, it was so terrifying to the point that Fang Yuan's soul even prepared to leave his body.
But then Zhao Lusi took a long and tired exhale.
"Alright…" she muttered.
"Fine. I'll let this one slide. It's survival of the fittest after all. Whatever."
She pointed sharply at Fang Yuan.
"But you owe me one. A big one."
Fang Yuan nodded in an instant.
"One month," Zhao Lusi said firmly, stepping backward as the sky rippled behind her.
"I'll return exactly one month from now. Be prepared."
She glanced once more at Fang Yuan, smiling wickedly.
"Take care, my disciple."
And then she vanished.
After making sure she had really gone for good, Xuanwu lowered his massive head.
"Human Fang Yuan…"
His voice trembled across,
"I apologize. I truly did not intend for you to be wrapped into her schemes."
Fang Yuan gave a weak exhale but Xuanwu wasn't done.
"I wish you luck… and longevity."
