The rain kept pouring down, showing no signs of stopping as water quickly pooled in the alleyways. Pitter-patter, the raindrops smacked into puddles, drenching the clothing and hair of a child who sat motionless deep within the alley, allowing himself to be immersed in the water.
A new visitor strolled alone in the rain, umbrella-free, yet the rain failed to touch him. There was no sound of his footsteps entering puddles, for both the rain from the sky and the pooled water on the ground seemed to actively glide past him, as if paving the way for this visitor.
Shiyu Ling knew who this new guest was. She had met him once on a ship... he was the gentle Yuankai from years ago, an intelligence dealer.
"Good morning, Gongsun Ce," the shadowy figure approached the child cheerfully waving his hand, "Long time no see."
"Yuankai..." the child looked up at him, "It has been a while."
