As they continued their way up, dried bloodstains could be found everywhere. Even the steps and their surroundings were somewhat damaged too.
While Chu Liuyue's heart grew heavier as she took in the scene, Ye Ranran appeared to be immune and unconcerned. She couldn't resist asking, "Ranran, how long have you been in Chong Xu Cabinet?"
Ye Ranran gave the question a thought for a moment before saying, "More than two years, I guess? My master and I spent most of our time on outside training though, so we rarely came back. It was only after what happened to Chong Xu Cabinet that we stayed here."
"Your master is?"
"Ah, my master is Elder Xia Yi. He's one of the four elders in Chong Xu Cabinet, but the other three elders have… Anyway, my master is now responsible for many affairs here." A trace of sadness flashed across Ye Ranran's face when she talked about this.
