Water flows downhill. Ning Xiaoxian followed the river's course, only to find herself descending a slope, with the creatures in the water gradually increasing. This deep riverbed seemed to isolate her from time; when she emerged from the water, it felt as if a century had passed.
Indeed, the complex underground water system connected to a vast lake spanning the area beneath the mountains, covering dozens of acres, with shimmering waves and a surface as smooth as a mirror. She "walked" up from the bottom of the lake step by step, and only when she set foot on the dry riverbank did she feel utterly exhausted. In this body of water, there could only be a Canglong lurking atop the food chain. Yet even knowing this, she'd still expend all her mental and physical energy to remain vigilant.
