Xiao Chen opened his eyes, and the space around him, originally permeated with a rich essence of ages, suddenly became as scalding as boiling water, attacking his body.
"Master!" Luli exclaimed loudly, arriving by his side within a breath's time.
Awakened, Xiao Chen had such a pair of eyes that exuded the vicissitudes of the world, seeing through the rise and fall of worldly things, an old aura that could not be concealed, involuntarily emanating from the depths of his soul.
Hearing Luli's call, Xiao Chen's seated body swayed slightly, as if stiffened, his neck creaked during movement, and only after some difficulty did he manage to shake and look towards Luli.
"Master."
Several moments passed, and a lively flicker finally slowly surfaced in Xiao Chen's aged eyes.
"Luli, how much time has passed?" However, as soon as he opened his mouth, a hoarse and aged voice sounded, completely different from his usual tone.
"Master, only just over a month has passed."
