Knitting her brows together, she opened the letter in surprise.
Written in a line of untidy words----
“A Budding successor lies within the Southern Great Tree. May the lord make a trip yonder.”
The words were succinct without any extra details.
Shiroyasha read the line for two or three times, before feeling enlightened----- With that, she gave off a laugh that sounded like a cheer.
“Hahahah…… [Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven] predicted the future even from a distance of a thousand miles! Looks like that old youth still has much tactics up his sleeve and still remains as sharp as ever!”
Shiroyasha clutched her sides as she burst into laughter.
…… Her judgement hadn’t been wrong. This piece of credibility has just strengthen it.
Happily turning back the way she came, her long silver hair spread outwards like an opened harisen[10].
“You have helped out lots, Karyou-chan! Thanks to you, I have found a sliver of light! I will prepare a present for you in the meantime!”
“……Since you want to express your gratitude, then stop calling me “Karyou-chan” already.”
Roc Demon King retorted in exasperation as her shoulders drooped slightly. But Shiroyasha continued to laugh as she walked the way back.
*Ding Ling* ---- Leaving a clear and crisp jingle of the bell that hung in the air, Shiroyasha walked briskly out of the headquarters of ‘Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven’.