"Uh, Anran, let's talk about this when you grow up!" Li Chen was caught off guard by Anran's innocent question.
"Oh, then Brother, let's make a pinky promise!"
Anran stretched out her fair and translucent finger and wiggled it twice in front of Li Chen.
Li Chen had no choice but to extend his pinky and link it with Anran's.
"Pinky promise, swear not to change for a hundred years!"
The childish voice echoed throughout the room, lingering for a long time.
Li Chen smiled and looked out the window, where the eastern sky was already turning the pale color of a fish's belly.
"Anran, it's getting light. You should rest now!"
Anran was initially reluctant to leave but eventually obediently listened.
"By the way, Anran, do not rashly enter the Green Tomb. You can only consume one Yunling Grass per month, don't be greedy. If anything happens, make sure to inform me promptly, got it?"
Li Chen repeatedly admonished just as Anran was about to step into the painting.
