[ well, well. not half a day earlier had hua cheng said the words it's not my first time in a domain like this, and as if those words were an omen themselves, here's the owner of that very domain in the flesh. it's a fascinating turn of events, one that makes hua cheng smile slightly as he props his chin in his hand and regards ming yi across the table. ]

Do I? [ hua cheng beams. ] The Earth Master flatters me.

[ they can keep up the act for now, even if there isn't anyone around who might know otherwise—black water as ming yi, crimson rain as san lang. just two acquaintances catching up over a plate of skewers. hua cheng taps his fingertips against his cheek, his eyes sparkling. ]

I was wondering earlier if this domain might be the work of someone I know. Now that you're here, I can't be so sure.