Disregarding the misty mansion around me, I lunged forward with all my might and managed to grab Wangzai’s hand. Instantly, that suction force became overwhelming, pulling us both in!
Emerging from the dark chaos, I found myself in a study filled with bookshelves, small tables, slender-legged chairs, and desks, including a large writing desk with a somewhat familiar bag. However, there was no trace of Wangzai.
Just as I started to grow anxious, I heard an unbearably coy voice: “Good brother~~ Don’t be like this~~ I’m so pitiful~~ Just let him go~~” It had the hallmarks of Chang’e, but it was coming from Li Bai.
Rolling up my sleeve, I felt goosebumps; I didn’t dare smooth them down, afraid of getting pricked.
Two people entered: Li Bai and a dignified immortal I recognized as Taishang Laojun. With pure silver-white hair, white eyebrows, a serene demeanor, and an ethereal white robe adorned with silver embroidery, he was truly transcendent. Notably, cloth strips on his hairpiece read “Taishang” and “Laojun.”
“Ahem! Oh~ If it isn’t little Xin!” Li Bai exclaimed, pouncing on me and winking frantically behind Taishang Laojun’s back, mouthing words faster than I could lip-read.
Wang is in his hand.
I quickly understood: Wangzai was in his hand! No wonder I died so quickly—Li Bai brought me here to save Wangzai. At least you have some conscience!
Turning to Taishang Laojun, I put on a flattering smile: “Well, Old Lord…” I got stuck, thinking for a long time without finding a good opening line, so I blurted out, “Have you eaten?”
Taishang Laojun froze mid-sit at my words, staring at me. Finally, he plopped down with a thud, muttering, “Already eaten.”
“Well…” I was stuck again! Taishang Laojun’s presence was truly intimidating.
“What’s a vajra?” Taishang Laojun suddenly scanned me with a sharp gaze, making me shudder.
“Not bad, didn’t collapse from fear,” he said with a hint of a smile.
“This vajra, let me tell you…” Li Bai quickly seized the opportunity to speak.
I shrank to the side, my legs twitching. I wasn’t collapsing from fear—my legs were trembling from terror.
