Xia Ling looked around her as an afterthought.

As expected, there were several groups of people pointing at her and whispering to their friends.

She hated to be in such a situation in public as it could create unwanted chaos. She hurriedly grabbed Xia Moyan's hand and made a run for it. Xia Moyan drove her to her bungalow and said, "Have a good rest. I'll come to see you again in a few days."

"Where are you going?" Xia Ling tugged at the corner of his shirt sadly as she heard that he was about to leave.

Xia Moyan said in a gentler voice, "There's something I need to do." His work in the spiritual realm was mysterious, and he did not want his sister to know too much. Knowing the secrets of heaven would generally require one to pay a price.

Seeing that he was reluctant to reveal anything, Xia Ling did not press him for more information. She said pitifully, "You need to come back to visit me."

"I will."

"Pinky promise?"

Xia Moyan wordlessly stretched his pinky out towards her.

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