After sending off Long Yue, the Lvshun base became quiet again. Several days of sea fog made us somewhat tired of this seaside base. Yao Yao and the sprites wanted to return to Jiuxian Cave, but the resort there wasn't ready yet, so they couldn't go back for now. We had to go to Shengjing to transition first.
The end of the year was approaching, and all the universities were on winter break. I took the opportunity to pursue my own dream and wanted to find a university to pursue postgraduate studies. Chen Lu said I could pick anywhere in the province. I felt a bit embarrassed to aim too high, worried I wouldn't keep up, so I chose a second-tier university, aiming for a program that would be easier. My major was economics and management because, in the future, I would inevitably have to deal with economics and business.
Days passed by, leisurely and somewhat boring. On the twelfth lunar month's minor festival, Shen Xingyue also moved her office from Lvshun to Shengjing. Since she was the head of Sabia's Northeast region, it didn't matter where she worked. Actually, I had wanted her to come with me earlier, but she was too conscientious and insisted on finishing up matters in Lvshun before coming over.
Sabia's Shengjing branch wasn't in the city but in the suburbs. Shen Xingyue's new office was on the second floor and was much more impressive this time, featuring a retro-style hall with a terrace offering views of the distant scenery.
Shen Xingyue's desk was made of rosewood, a type of desk used by most large corporations. However, hers was different from the others. Her entire office was furnished with rosewood, and it was all hand-carved. This was because Sabia's current building complex used to belong to a private owner who was quite extravagant.
Shen Xingyue sat at her desk, crossed her legs, and leisurely sipped her coffee.
"Why aren't you busy today?" I asked with a smile, as she had been a workaholic before.
"My computer hasn't been moved over yet, so how can I be busy?"
"How about we go to the spa again..." Before I could finish, the Soul Reaping Token on my waist suddenly vibrated.
I hadn't used this thing in a long time, so I answered immediately.
"It's me, Xie Bi'an."
"Mm, Ling Dao, what's up? You have time to call me?" I said with a smile.
"His Highness requests your presence."
"Sure, where?"
"Erqi City."
"No problem, probably... half an hour," I said. It wasn't far from the City God Temple, about an hour's journey. Once inside the City God Temple and heading to Erqi City, I could use the Swift Wind Technique, so time wouldn't be an issue.
"Aren't you going to ask why he wants to see you?" Xie Bi'an asked, with a rare smile.
"Judging by your tone, it must be good news, right? Are you going to give me a coffin?"
"Something like that. Come over, it's indeed good news."
After hanging up, I wanted to bid farewell to Shen Xingyue. She pursed her lips, her expression a mixture of wanting to speak and holding back.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I heard from Lin Chi that the war in the underworld has ended. Do you still need to keep your Yin Messenger identity?" Shen Xingyue asked.
"Why not? There's no downside," I replied, confused.
"How can there be no downside? If you go to the underworld too often, your body... not your body, but the Yin energy within you, will affect the next generation..."
After she finished speaking, Shen Xingyue subconsciously touched her stomach.
"Holy crap, you... you're not pregnant, are you?" I asked, surprised.
That's not right. We haven't even... yet, how could she be?
"No!" Shen Xingyue said sternly. "I'm just worried!"
"You scared me! You're worrying too early. We haven't... haha, let's go, let's go. You should go see a doctor, your face is flushed." I left her office with a smug smile. That girl is truly a bit adorable.
When I reached the City God Temple, I, as usual, got a cup of lemon black tea and some snacks from Granny Meng. It was still early, so I took a short train ride inside. After I'd eaten and drunk my fill, I got off, activated the Swift Wind Technique, and headed straight for Erqi City.