Xie Lian hid underneath a tree as a downpour hit him out of nowhere. Luckily he was shielded by the foliage, but this rain was making it impossible to travel at the moment. How unfortunate.

He jumped as an umbrella appeared over his head and he gazed to the side, seeing you holding the item. You were covered in a long cloak, hiding your features, and he was intrigued at this stranger that had appeared next to him.

“Greetings,” he spoke softly. “…have you been caught by this rain as well?”