Golden sunlight pierced through the dense foliage, illuminating the misty woods and dancing across the rushing stream. Beneath the shadow of a woven hat, a stunning youth dressed in a turquoise lining and a sleeveless black tunic curled up in silence.
A moment later, a silent flash of lightning split the air. The youth slowly opened his tightly shut eyes, and upon seeing that the visitor was Laofu, a flicker of inner turmoil crossed his gaze, his tone tinged with guilt.
"Mother... I'm sorry. I stayed out on my own for too long."
Chapter 214