In Starlight Haven City, Sam had risen to remarkable fame, and the major powers within the city were eager to curry favor with him.
Yet, the strict regulations and customs of the Seven Profound Martial House bound their actions, preventing them from disturbing Sam's cultivation unless he initiated contact or left the Marital House.
Beneath the jade stage, a serene lake glistened with deep emerald hues, resembling a vast liquid emerald. It was late autumn, and the weeping willows surrounding the lake had shed their leaves, leaving behind a golden carpet.
A gentle autumn breeze danced across the water's surface, sending the fallen leaves soaring like golden moths before settling gently on the ground. Oddly, not a single leaf touched the water.
