Li Li followed the robed figure for about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense before a massive palace appeared before her. The outer walls were blanketed in vibrant climbing roses; the intense, floral scent radiating from the palace felt sharply at odds with this gloomy, desolate place.
The Ghost Cultivator in black, however, seemed accustomed to the sight. He led Li Li through a circular archway, down a corridor, and across a meticulously manicured garden to the main hall. Li Li could sense that whatever held the power to heal her was drawing closer.
Because of the time limit, Zeng Yuan was forced to return to the Card Pool mid-journey. As she vanished, the special abilities she had lent Li Li weakened significantly, and Li Li no longer dared to act recklessly in search of the source of that power.
Chapter 26