Xia Shenyi stood still for a moment, staring at the silver mark on her hand.
She had been trapped within the artifact for so long that the realization she could finally leave felt surreal.
Her gaze shifted to Zhao Tian, who sat silently.
His presence had always been unwavering, but now there was a hollowness in his eyes, an exhaustion that went beyond mere fatigue.
She took a step forward and her fingers lightly curled around his wrist "Come," she said softly.
Zhao Tian turned his head slightly, glancing at her. "Where?"
"To the lake. First bathe before you can eat."
At first, he didn't respond, but as she gently pulled on his wrist, he let out a small sigh and stood up, following her without resistance.
The other women watched but didn't stop them, understanding that Xia Shenyi was perhaps the best person to be by his side right now.
They walked in silence as the path to the lake was illuminated by the soft glow of the artifact's artificial sky.
