After a long period of seclusion, Shi Xiaole emerged from his secret chamber, intending to relax properly.
In the following days, he either gave pointers to Chou Hentian and Qi Yuanzheng on their cultivation, observed the scenery quietly while sipping tea, or went to the South-Western Peak to inspect the construction progress of another villa. His days were very gratifying.
Three days after Xia Yunxi arrived at Wuling Villa, she went into seclusion and had not appeared since. It seemed that she was determined to improve herself.
On one particular day.
Zhu Ling suddenly handed a letter to Shi Xiaole.
Seeing Zhu Ling's solemn demeanor, noticing the markings on the letter, Shi Xiaole understood, and, after a long silence, said after opening and reading it, "I have to step out for a bit. Please manage the villa in my absence."
"Please rest assured, master."
Zhu Ling nodded, seemingly aware of the gravity of the situation, and did not ask any further questions.
