Chapter 64: Roots entwined: Flower Crown
The courtyard was quiet, bathed in the gentle glow of lantern light. Even in this secluded mountain, the sounds of music, cheers and festivities from the various mountain peaks still rang softly.
The cool evening breeze carried the faint scent of night blooming flowers, rustling the edges of Feng Jiao Xue’s robes as she stood beneath an old withered tree trying to consolidate her constitution.
The realm within the ring is ideal for cultivation but she needs to stabilize the Qi in her first. She can feel it, just a slight push further and the can fully enter the fourth rank.
Her fingers lightly traced the edge of the stone as she sits in a lutos position. Long thick curtains of lashes fluttering open to reveal calm black eyes that reflects the stars in the sky as she gazed up at the moon, its silver light casting soft shadows across the courtyard. Her face now free from the horrid make up that replicated her burns. Instead, laid bare, was her real face.
Long thick lashes that curtains her obsidian eyes mirroring the beautiful night sky. Her cheeks now plump and rosy, smooth as a peach and a sharp, perfectly shaped nose. Plump lips pursed together, full and glossy.
Victory. It should have felt more significant, more... satisfying. But the moment has passed, as this Chapter comes to a close, another is about to open.
The sound of hesitant footsteps broke the silence.
Feng Jiao Xue didn’t turn. She already knew who it was.
"Sister."
Mo Tianze’s sweet and soft voice was quieter than usual, laced with something uncertain.
She finally glanced over her shoulder, catching the flicker of lantern light on his fair features. His white fluffy hair was slightly tousled, almost hiding his fuzzy ears that was lating flat on top of his head and his hands were awkwardly clasped behind his back as if he was hiding something.