Chapter 101 - What? (1/2)

Bai Lei walks me to Zhen's courtyard and tells me a little bit about the palace and what to ”expect” to see while here. It wasn't a lot of information given but I think he didn't want to overload me or cause me to become overwhelmed.

To be honest, I was already overwhelmed but I tried to play like everything was cool. When I came back... I wasn't aware of who Bai Lei really was. I just thought we'd be like before... I knew there'd be challenges but... A King??

One step at a time... I can still go back if things went south, right? I just need to focus on getting stronger, that way, I can survive more than a day in this world and also take back my necklace. ”What's on your mind?” Bai Lei asks in a low voice pulling me out of my thoughts.

I turn to him and give him a small smile while saying ”Your Mother is not only beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside.” Bai Lei gives me a warm smile before saying ”I planned to introduce you two once you settled in more... thank you again for saving her.”

I nod my head and keep walking in silence as Bai Lei frowns. I look over to him in question but he waves me off. His dark eyes seemed bothered by something...

”There she is! I was just about to come get you.” Zhen says walking over in all his foxy glory. I want to pet him... I give Zhen a large smile and run over to give him a tight hug. I use the hug as an excuse to run my fingers through his snowy fur.

Zhen chuckles and says ”This Grandfather truly missed you, child. Don't ever disappear like that again!” I chuckle and hug him tighter as I say ”Never again.” If I ever do leave, I will make sure to tell Zhen, no matter what.

”I will leave you two to it, let me know if you need anything.” Bai Lei says behind me. I release Zhen and stand up to see Bai Lei quickly leaving. I frown in his direction until his entire body disappears mid-step. My eyebrows shoot up and I turn to look at Zhen with excited eyes.

I point in the direction Bai Lei just left in and ask ”Will I be able to do that too??” Zhen looks at me with a strained smile and says ”You have to learn to walk first...” I frown at him as he turns to walk back into his courtyard.

He was using that as a metaphor, right? I can walk just fine! I follow after him until we come across a sandpit. He stops next to the round pit and says ”Take off your shoes and walk to the middle.” I nod my head and quickly take off my shoes.

As I step onto the white sand, I feel as though I'm stepping on silk. The sand was so smooth!! I dig my toes into the sand a bit as I walk to the middle with a large smile. This was some high-grade premium sand!