A punishment!

*Kyuu*

A small pink fox darted around the garden, its bushy tail wagging with delight as it playfully hopped between rows of medicinal plants which are very well maintained.

Lying on a woven mat in the middle of the garden, Shi Yixian stretched her hands lazily and closed her eyes in comfort.

Nearby, Fei Ziyu knelt beside a row of blossom plants, their pale blue flowers glowing faintly under the sunlight.

She held a small silver watering can, the spout sprinkling gentle streams of water over the roots. "I am glad nothing happened to Master..."

Hearing Fei Ziyu's voice, Shi Yixian opened her eyes slowly, and propped herself up on one elbow and nodded.

"Mhm, I am also relieved. I still remember that day when I crossed the eighth degree of the Heavenly Tribulation. It was… a harrowing experience."

Fei Ziyu paused her watering, turning her gaze toward Shi Yixian and her lips curled into a small smile, "Master crossed the tenth degree,"