"A wise choice, Little Alchemist. You'll find that having me as a friend is far more valuable than any mountain of spiritual stones."
Bai Ruolan let out a soft, melodious giggle, the heavy burden of her academic frustration completely lifting from her shoulders.
"I certainly hope so, Senior Brother Mo! Though I must admit, you are by far the most unusual powerhouse I have ever encountered. Most old monsters at your level would be demanding sacred texts or blood oaths, not casual companionship."
"Those old fossils have no taste for the finer, more entertaining things in life," Shen Yu replied smoothly, walking alongside her as she began clearing a path through the scattered parchment on the floor.
"Besides, watching a proud genius like you pout and beg like a child is far more amusing."
"Hey! I was not begging!" Bai Ruolan huffed, a beautiful pink flush coloring her pale cheeks.
