Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

He casually created a 匚-shaped framework of rock elements to block the rain, and carefully poured a drop of seawater from the bottle.

Under Gu Dong's questioning gaze, Jiang Bai manipulated the drop of Fengda, which had been mixed with seawater, to float in the air.

Do you have any particular feelings about this?

Gudu carefully sensed it, but couldn't quite describe the feeling.

It can't speak, and can't be explained in words.

"Can't describe it? ...Then let me ask you. Does it appeal to you?"

Gu Dong shook his head and then nodded.

"What does this mean? It seems to have something, but it doesn't seem to have anything? Okay..."

Jiang Bai gave up on communicating with words. "Can you touch it? What will happen if you eat it?"

Gudu is a water-elemental creature, so the concept of it dissolving in water should not exist.

What we need to study now is whether this thing is harmful to it.

Gu Dong nodded, giving an affirmative answer.

It can sense that there is a "higher quality" of water in it, and it will take some time to digest after eating it.

He gulped down the drop of water, staring at the bottle with longing in his eyes.

"Want more?"

Jiang Bai poured out half a bottle, leaving only a small amount to take back to Elhesen for research later.

Gudu swallowed all of Jiang Bai's food in one gulp, and then fell into a drowsy state.

It needs to hibernate to digest these primordial waters of the womb.

Jiang Bai patted its head. "Go to sleep, go back to sleep."

Gudu yawned, flew back into the Sanqing Bell, and fell asleep in the pool that Jiang Bai had specially built for it.

Jiang Bai shook the remaining bit of fetal water and put it away.

He planned to take another look at Lu Jingquan while the elemental perception enhancement was still active.

Since that's where the waters of Fontainebleau converge, perhaps we can sense more information there?

Even if you don't perceive anything, it's just another trip.

It was already late at night when we arrived at Lujingquan, and the place was deserted.

"Compared to that time, the sound I heard this time was indeed clearer... and there was a strong emotion in it."

Jiang Bai approached Lu Jing Spring, reached out to touch the spring water, and felt as if his consciousness had entered a world of water.

He saw a spring spirit, and the words calling out to Vashes came from her mouth.

"Washe? Ah...is this my Washe? No, you don't seem to be..."

"May I ask who you are...?"

"I...who am I again...I'm so sorry, I can't quite remember."

This pure water sprite could no longer remember who she was. She remembered that she had once been human, but had lost her human form, though she still possessed human consciousness.

She still remembered that Vashj had once been her lover, and she remembered that when she was enveloped in pinkish-blue water, she remembered Vashj...

A look of pain and sorrow in his eyes.

The water sprite didn't talk much with Jiang Bai. She seemed to really want to see Vashes, but also wanted Jiang Bai to tell Vashes not to come looking for her anymore.

Unfortunately, Jiang Bai didn't even know who Wa Xie was.

After the water sprite left, Jiang Bai regained consciousness. He had fallen to the ground at some point, and his already soaked clothes were now covered in dust, making him look rather disheveled.

He sat up, holding his head. Perhaps it was a side effect of the heightened senses, but his head was still a little dizzy.

"This girl was also among those who were dissolved. She mentioned being enveloped in pinkish-blue water, indicating that she intuitively came into contact with the primordial waters of the womb. She should belong to a very early group of missing persons, and might even be the source of the entire girl's disappearance case. This can be considered a clue..."

After catching his breath, Jiang Bai stood up from the ground and turned to look in the direction where Li Yue was.

He remembered the nightmare he had last night.

I miss the sect leader so much...

I really, really want to be with the leader, even if we don't do anything.

He walked toward the nearest teleportation point and disappeared.

If you want to go, then go back and take a look.

The sect leader should be fast asleep right now. If I suddenly barge into her room, will I get beaten up?

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Happy New Year to everyone! May all your wishes come true!

Gong Xi Fa Cai, bring the red envelopes!

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Leave

I'm exhausted after a whole day of visiting relatives and friends for the New Year, so I need to take a day off.

I'm getting married on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and I'll ask for leave in advance for that day.

Happy New Year, everyone!

Chapter 870 A Scary Night

Late at night, the main hall of the Rebirth Hall was lit up as always, and the ferryman dressed in black stood silently on duty at the entrance.

Jiang Bai did not enter through the main gate; instead, he descended from the air and landed directly in Hu Tao's courtyard.

Walnut had already gone to sleep, and the yard was pitch black.

Jiang Bai stood at the door for a while, controlling the water element to transform into an invisible hand behind the door and unlock the latch.

He felt a little guilty, as if he were doing something like a thief.

He tiptoed into Walnut's bedroom and carefully pushed open the bedroom door.

The bedroom wasn't dark; soft moonlight streamed through the window, allowing Jiang Bai to see the furnishings clearly.

Hu Tao slept on the large walnut bed, one of her fair legs sticking out from under the covers, using the covers as a large pillow.

Her hair was scattered on the pillow, and her pajamas had ridden up due to her sleeping position, exposing a large patch of skin on her back, making one worry that she might catch a cold.

Upon seeing Hu Tao, Jiang Bai's lips curled into a slight smile, and his mood instantly improved.

"Honestly, taking advantage of her good health, she's not afraid of catching a cold at all..."

He chuckled softly, reached out and tugged at her clothes to cover her exposed lower back.

Then he pulled her legs apart, intending to pull the blanket out and cover her with it.

When Jiang Bai's cold hand touched her skin, Hu Tao seemed to be waking up. He quickly let go of her hand and covered her with the blanket.

After doing all this, Jiang Bai quietly squatted by the bedside and watched her sleep.

Just looking at him brought him a strange sense of peace.

Hu Tao vaguely felt that something was not right, so she kicked off the blanket covering her legs, then raised her legs and continued to sleep in the position of holding the newspaper pillow between her legs.

After sleeping for a while, she still felt something was wrong. Even though she was still asleep, she had a feeling of being watched.

She opened her eyes with a start and immediately saw a dark figure squatting beside her bed.

A chill instantly shot straight to the top of his head, and the next moment, the staff of homa smashed down on him.

What kind of demons and monsters dare to act so presumptuously in my room!

Jiang Bai caught the staff with one hand and said at an astonishing speed, "Master, don't hit me!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Hu Tao was startled and then realized who was squatting beside her bed.

The staff of homa disappeared from her hand, leaving her speechless.

"It's scary at night."

Jiang Bai grinned, a grin that was particularly irritating. "The Hall Master was actually scared? That's quite an achievement!"

"I should have done it to you again..." Hu Tao regretted putting away the Staff of Protection earlier.

She snapped her fingers, and an oil lamp beside the bed lit up, allowing her to see Jiang Bai's appearance clearly.

She frowned, pulled Jiang Bai closer to examine him, and felt a pang of heartache.

"What happened to you? Why are you in such a sorry state?"

"what?"

Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment.

How did you end up in such a sorry state?

He belatedly realized that he hadn't changed his clothes.

I got caught in the rain in Fontainebleau and got a bit dusty, so I probably look a little disheveled...

"My clothes got soaked from the rain, I couldn't find shelter, and the mud got splashed on me..."

Seeing Hu Tao's expression that said, "Take your time, I'll listen to your excuses," Jiang Bai couldn't continue.

It certainly sounds like a sophistry.

In Jiang Bai's somewhat awkward silence, Hu Tao put on slippers and helped him take off his wet and dirty coat.

"Honestly, I always end up in such a mess when I travel. Are other countries really that much fun...?"

"No way! When have I ever been in a sorry state?" Jiang Bai absolutely refused to admit that he had ever been in a sorry state!

"Hehe, you're not embarrassed at all..." Hu Tao tossed a dry towel onto his head and started counting on her fingers one by one:

"You were chased by General Raiden when you were in Inazuma, and you lost your memory when you were in Sumeru. Now you're in Fontaine. You weren't tried and imprisoned, and then you escaped, were you?"

"No way! How could that be! Do you think I'm the kind of person who would be tried and thrown in jail!"

Jiang Bai couldn't deny the affair between Inazuma and Sumi, but he vehemently denied the affair with Fontaine.

It was Kong who almost got tried; it had nothing to do with him!

Don't you think what you said sounds particularly guilty?

Repeated denials indicate affirmation.

"Really, no! I'm a law-abiding citizen! As the face of our Rebirth Hall, how could I possibly do anything illegal or disorderly in a righteous country? That would damage our Rebirth Hall's reputation!"

Hu Tao tiptoed and roughly wiped his hair a couple of times. "Alright, alright, you should go change your clothes first, and it would be best to take a hot shower. Be careful not to catch a cold while you're all wet."

"Oh..." Jiang Bai took two steps, then turned back. "Can I come over after I take a shower?"

Hu Tao, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, threw a towel at his face. "You talk as if you got my permission to sneak into my bedroom in the middle of the night!"

Jiang Bai wiped his face with a towel, ultimately resisting the urge to pick up the hall master and kiss him.

Come back after he finishes showering.

On the bed, Walnut sat cross-legged, one hand supporting her chin, the other tugging at Youyou's tail, lost in thought.

"What's wrong with that guy? What happened to him this time?"

Youyou spread out her two little hands. She was just a little Youyou. How could she know such a thing?

"Coming back so disheveled so late at night, something must have happened..."

What could it be?

Hu Tao pondered deeply, becoming increasingly confused.

With Jiang Bai's current strength, even if he encounters a dangerous and powerful enemy, he can escape even if he can't defeat them.

Even if they couldn't win, they shouldn't be like this...

So, did you encounter some setback in life?