A jade-green glow shone brightly within the Sanctuary of Surasthana. Nahida looked on in utter astonishment as Fu, radiating a brilliant light from head to toe, stood amid the Forbidden Knowledge that should have proved instantly fatal upon contact. Yet here, that very corruption melted away like snowflakes meeting a roaring fire, turning instantly to dust.
"Did I give you a fright, Nahida?"
Fu offered a playful smile, reaching out to gently wipe away the lingering tears on Nahida's face.
Chapter 27