"That's enough rest. It's time to begin."
Xiao Fang sat up slowly, his energy steadier now, his gaze calm and focused. Luo Yue stepped forward, her expression still unsure but determined. She stole a quick glance at her grandmother, then at Xiao Fang, then exhaled slowly.
"I'm ready."
"Good," Luo Biya nodded. "Then sit, both of you. Face each other."
They lowered themselves onto the courtyard's meditation mat, knees nearly touching. Luo Yue tried not to meet Xiao Fang's eyes, afraid her thoughts would betray her. But the moment their Soul Qi's began to link, all her distractions melted away.
"Close your eyes. Feel each other's soul frequency. No need to force it—let it happen naturally," Luo Biya instructed, her voice calm, like a wave guiding their rhythm.
