Ch-98: Do you understand

Feng Yin walked beside him in her usual quiet grace, though her eyes flicked toward him every so often. Suspicion, concern... maybe a little curiosity.

"You still humming?"

She asked, voice low.

He blinked.

"What?"

She said, tapping her own chest.

"You're giving off heat like a furnace. Makes me want to roast mushrooms on you."

He smirked, slipping his hands into his sleeves.

"Then bring seasoning next time."

"Maybe I'll bring a skewer," she muttered, but the corner of her mouth lifted.

They climbed up to the mountain peak where Elder Su resided.

The climb was long, lined with ancient pine trees and interwoven with roots that had probably seen the rise and fall of sect leaders.

As they passed a pavilion, two Inner Sect disciples nodded in greeting, but their eyes lingered on Tian Shen longer than usual.

Word traveled fast, especially when it came to freak breakthroughs and ominous heavenly signs.