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At the same time.
Elsewhere.
"Teacher is leaving?" Xi Mu's gaze traveled past the abundant curves of Hecate, landing on her delicate, stunning face.
"Not planning to stay a few more days?"
"I still have matters to attend to," Hecate lowered her head, glancing at her disciple who was resting on her knees. She reached out and pinched her disciple's cheek. "If you miss me, you can come find me in the high heavens."
"Then stay until tonight?" Xi Mu tentatively asked, only to see Hecate raise a hand to cover his eyes, followed by a soft, warm laugh:
"If I stay until tonight, you'd be courting rebellion." As her words fell, Hecate, seated in the living room, turned into a phantom and vanished from her spot.
Xi Mu rubbed his neck, preparing to sit up.
"Is Teacher reluctant to leave?" The Goddess of Salvation came running over, bending down to study Ahtal who was lying on the sofa. She then proactively lifted Ahtal's head and placed it on her own knees.
