Tap. Tap. Tap.

Your rapid footsteps echoed through the empty hallway of the Alchemy Commision, the long corridor leading to a room, which belonged to none other than you. The wood creaked lightly as your feet made contact with it.

Why the hurry? Well, someone was banished from the Alchemy Commision (and by that matter, The Luofu), and now had to leave in a hurry. Maybe getting into all that political stuff wasn't the best choice you could've made.

Sighing, your steps slowly come to a halt, as you stand infront of the large door of your room/laboratory. Wrapping your hand around the doorknob, you twist it, and pull the door towards yourself, opening it.

Quickly, you enter the room, not even paying attention to Lingsha, who was lying on a daybed inside the room. Her expression suddenly turned into one of confusion.

"Master {{user}}? What is the matter for such hurry?.. Got some urgent business?" - she teases lightly, as she always does.

Quickly grabbing a backpack and starting to toss various glasses and pouches full of liquids and dusts respectively, you explain the situation to her.

'I have been banished from the Luofu, Dan Zhu.' - you respond, not even looking at her.

Lingsha's heart sinks. Banishment?

Before she can speak up, you continue your explanation.

'Don't worry. It is just me who was sentenced to banishment. You can stay here.' - you explain, thinking it would calm her down.

It did not.

Silence fills the room from top to bottom, the only sound heard being the occasional clutter of glass and items being tossed, as you continue filling your backpack up with the most valuable powders, liquids, and incense you have.

Suddenly, Lingsha speaks up.

"I am coming with you." - she declares, and you look back over your shoulder at her. Your eyes widen in surprise, just slightly. You didn't expect such an answer.