Chapter 161: The Investigation
"Come in," she called.
Lin Wei entered, her expression friendly but curious. "Mei Xian, I thought I'd find you here."
"Lin Wei," Mei Xian greeted her with a smile. "Is everything alright?"
Lin Wei nodded, taking a seat nearby. "Senior Sister, I was just checking on you. After everything that's happened, I thought you might want some company."
Mei Xian appreciated the gesture. "Thank you. It's been... a lot to process."
They sat in comfortable silence for a moment before Lin Wei spoke again. "You seem distracted," she observed gently.
Mei Xian hesitated before admitting, "I can't seem to focus on my cultivation tonight."
"Thinking about the mission?" Lin Wei asked sympathetically.
"Partly," Mei Xian replied.
Lin Wei's eyes sparkled with interest. "Oh? What's on your mind?"
Mei Xian looked down, fiddling with a loose thread on her sleeve. "I dont' know. I need some rest."