Chapter 86: Filthy Insects [Gū] [pt.1]
Fang Yuan rose to his feet, brushing the dust from his robes with a soft exhale.
"Alright then," he said, casting a final glance at the glowing spirit pond.
But just as he turned—
SPLASH!
A surge of water erupted behind him.
Spirit-rich droplets arced through the air, landing with wet plops all over his robe and hair.
He blinked, momentarily stunned.
Behind him, Fang Lian surfaced with a mischievous grin, eyes glinting like a satisfied fox.
"Bye bye, Master~!" she called, waving one hand as she floated leisurely across the shimmering pond.
Fang Yuan stared at his now-soaked sleeve. Then chuckled.
"That girl..." he muttered, shaking his head with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
Still amused, he turned on his heel and began his walk back through the winding cave.