Everyone was fully focused on traversing the divine underground city. Everyone realized this would be a journey spanning several years. Despite this, none of them regretted joining Yan Xiaobao. On the contrary, everyone seemed excited, just as Wang Julong had mentioned how her abilities had improved since finding her teacher below the earth's surface.
The first to fall asleep was Sha Yun, her senses more acute than a human's. The alcohol worked efficiently and had her asleep early.
Wang Julong didn't last much longer either; she was soon asleep in bed. For Yan Xiaobao and Deng Wu's amusement, Sha Yun's tail curled up beside the unconscious girl, and the two quietly nestled together and slept—comfort they hadn't been able to enjoy for months while traveling outside during the unknowns of their journey in the underground city.
Deng Wu and Yan Xiaobao sat on the floor side by side, laughing and cheering all night, reminiscing about how much things had changed.
