When I returned to the shop, the Artisan was already waiting for me, and Qi and Lan Ruoxi had just come back.
"I've bought everything you asked for, Qingyuan. Where are we going?"
Lan Ruoxi asked in confusion, and I smiled at the Artisan.
"Thank you for your trouble."
"Be careful. The darkness within is very thin, and the thing he's holding is no ordinary object. It could affect you if you're not careful."
I nodded, and a stream of black energy wrapped around us. In the blink of an eye, Qi cried out in surprise, gasping for breath.
"Wow, what a beautiful place."
Lan Ruoxi happily put down what she was carrying and ran to the lakeside. She gazed at the clear, pristine water, scooped some up and splashed it on her face. Qi ran straight into the flowers and lay down, stretching out comfortably.
Even Heavenly Soul, beside me, was moved by the sight of the tranquil lakeside cottage and the surrounding flowers and trees.
Scenes like this are a luxury for us now.