"What realm have you reached?" Broli asked.
Mingzhi Tian answered without hesitation, "Beidou Divine Abilities."
Broli was extremely curious, "Beidou... Divine Abilities? Have you attained immortality? Is it a different name for a Chinese realm?"
Since he wouldn't understand anyway, Mingzhi Tian simply agreed, "Something like that."
Broli nodded enviously and said, "The Glory of Light is in Swan Country, in the king's bedchamber; the Rainbow Spear is in Frog Country, its exact location unknown; and the Summer of Snow Flower is in Ice Country. You can ask Luo She Li Si for information."
Mingzhi Tian said, "Thank you," and left.
After Mingzhi Tian departed, Broli mused, stroking the cross pendant on his chest, "Mingzhi Tian, Beidou... limitless potential."
...
Fan Miaomiao called, "Hello? Zhi Tian? Where have you been? Xiao Hong is clamoring to see you."
Mingzhi Tian, not truly of this world, took a deep breath. "Miaomiao, tell her to wait for me. I will return. Please, take good care of her, as if... she were your own daughter."
A voice, filled with indignation, came from the phone, "Mingzhi Tian, you scoundrel! I'm not married yet! Where would I have a daughter!..."
Mingzhi Tian's eardrums stung, and he quickly pulled the phone away. "Uh... alright, treat her as your own younger sister, is that acceptable?"
Silence...
Fan Miaomiao finally spoke, "Mingzhi Tian..."
Mingzhi Tian nodded, "Mhm, I'm here."
Fan Miaomiao let out a sigh and said, "This is what you owe me."
Mingzhi Tian replied softly, "I know."
Fan Miaomiao agreed, "Go, do what you want to do. Xiao Hong... I will treat her as family."
Mingzhi Tian replied with a hum, "Thank you, Miaomiao."
Fan Miaomiao seemed to be suppressing her emotions, "What are you thanking me for? Do we need to be so formal between us?"
Having experienced so much, Mingzhi Tian was now more at ease. "Mhm, so is that all for now?"
Fan Miaomiao quickly said, "Bye... Bye... I... like you..."
"Beep, beep, beep..."
Boren Hospital...
Fan Miaomiao quickly hung up the phone, her hand gripping it tightly. She leaned against the white wall, powerless, closed her eyes, and a tear fell.
She knew Mingzhi Tian might not be interested in her, and that the man she loved had his heart set on someone else, yet she couldn't help but fall for him.
Mingzhi Tian's hand, holding the phone, almost dropped it. He couldn't believe that the cold goddess Fan Miaomiao, with her tall and voluptuous figure, would like him. In that moment, he almost fainted.
Just as Mingzhi Tian was about to go to Katherine Manor, a European sedan stopped. The driver, dressed in a black and white suit, got out and approached Mingzhi Tian respectfully. "Excuse me, are you Mr. Ming?"
Mingzhi Tian nodded curiously, "I am."
The driver gestured, "Please, Mr. Ming, get in. The goddess requests your presence."
Mingzhi Tian became even more curious, "Linna?"
He got into the car. The luxurious compartment had a wine table and chess boards, quite grand. Mingzhi Tian thought to himself, "Perfect, I was just about to look for you, Linna."
It was less than a five-minute drive, even with the European sedan traveling at 150 kilometers per hour.
The familiar manor looked a bit desolate, as if intentionally arranged.
Mingzhi Tian looked around, "There are fewer servants. Are they all on vacation?"
The driver leading the way smiled, saying nothing, as if busy guiding him and afraid of failing his task.
They arrived at a courtyard villa. The driver's smile was like a spring breeze, as if serving the goddess was a great honor, and then he handed Mingzhi Tian over to the butler.
The old butler said, "My name is Kairuo, Miss Linna's butler. Mr. Ming, please come in."
Mingzhi Tian politely replied, "Thank you for leading the way."
After passing through the living room, they arrived at a princess-like door. The old butler gently knocked, "Miss, Mr. Ming has arrived."