Friend zone

Qie Xieling had no idea he was being plotted against. He was busy following King Luo's lead in awe as they weaved through the hushed corridors of the palace.

His anticipation grew with each step, for he had no inkling of where they were going. The atmosphere whispered secrets of grandeur and mystery, keeping him intrigued.

Finally, they arrived at a towering set of double doors and in Qie Xieling's head, it was the gateway to an unknown realm. His eyes lit up like a kid at Disney Land. It really didn't take much to impress him.

With a regal flourish, King Luo pushed them open, revealing an ethereal sight that stole Qie Xieling's breath away. Before them stretched a bathhouse of heavenly design, as though crafted by the hands of celestial beings themselves. Despite its deserted state, it exuded an unblemished beauty that could rival the heavens.