In the courtyard, Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang were practicing with the weapons they had acquired through stealth training.
Gu Xiaorou had already mastered the use of her weapon to perfection, except when it came to setting traps, where she was somewhat lacking.
However, with the rare book in hand, and the ability to seek advice from Ahn Xuwu, her rate of improvement was still very fast.
Lu Chuan watched the two practice their weapons, and after an unknowable amount of time, he saw the figure of Dongfang Cheng walk in.
Dongfang Cheng approached Lu Chuan, his expression rather grave, clearly indicating he had some new news to share.
"Young Master Dongfang, if there's something on your mind, just say it."
Lu Chuan looked at Dongfang Cheng.
"Young Master Lu, those families allied with the Lu family have made their move."
"All the blacksmith shops, inns, and restaurants near Dongfang Residence have closed down."
