Li Qiye’s eyes never diverted from the woman. A million years seemed to be passing in a second.

What attracted him weren’t her flawless features nor her intelligence, just how similar she was to the past.

She sat down in the meditative pose in front of him; her sweet fragrance wafted in the air in a mesmerizing manner.

“You still woke me up.” Her pleasant and unforgettable voice made the chirpings of oriole and skylark grating in comparison.

“This is still you at your best.” Li Qiye smiled and said.

“No, I’ve changed for the better.” Kingdom-toppling wasn’t enough to describe her sublime smile. Nothing could make it better;...