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After they were done eating, they cleaned everything and Lan volunteered to wash the dishes, thinking he got enough rest, unlike her.

But she wasn't going to remain inactive, and she started to brew the tea. The sweet aroma spread through the room, giving a much more pleasant ambiance.

"Oh, I didn't even ask before !" Lan suddenly exclaimed. "How's Madam Zheng doing ?"

"She's doing good !"

"Was your barrier efficient ?"

"I even asked her about it." She chuckled. "But yes, fortunately."

"That's good news."

"Yes !"

It was silent for a while, both of them doing their own task in the comfortable atmosphere.

It was Lan who broke the quietness.

"Do you think ghosts will attack again ?"

Liwei took a second to answer. "I doubt it."

"What's the reason ?"

The infused water was boiling so she grabbed a cloth and lifted the pot. She walked to the counter near where Lan was doing the dishes and covered it with its small lid to conserve the warmth.