Chapter 1777 - The Cure (2)” (1/2)

Chapter 1777 “The Cure (2)”

“Okay.” Song’s mouth twitched awkwardly in her attempt to smile. Sadly, the child’s never been one to show happiness so it only appeared weird and forced.

But not everyone would find this to be bad. For Ji Sky the senior elder of this manor, he’s absolutely overjoyed at the sight. “Song Song, you…”

“Grandfather, I’m going to go back for rest, when you find the fruit and feather bring it to me right away, okay.” That said, the awkward smile promptly disappeared from her face before turning away with the maid in tow.

Gazing at the small figure moving further and further away, Ji Sky also retracts his gaze and mused over the interaction. “Someone come and pass on my order: go scour the domain for a Soul Fruit. I’m willing to offer whoever has it a single request from me as the price for the exchange. This promise will always stand as long as it’s within my means.”

The attendants who followed him knew how much the elder doted on the grandchild so it came as no surprise. Cusping their fist, the bunch quickly dispersed to carry out the command of declaring the quest.

……

Heavenly Domain, atop of a mountain in the far north.

“Fourth Elder, are you sure this is the place?” Staring into the distance with those piercing eyes, Heavenly asks the old man next to himself.

“I’m certain Monarch, there’s no mistake.” Fourth Elder replies.

“Alright, we’re going in right away to cut down the time here.” For some unknown reason, Heavenly simply doesn’t want to waste time in this place because he’s feeling unsettled inside.

“Ling Yan…”