One minute after the female attendant's departure, a door at the back of the shop slowly opened. An old man stepped out, followed by two young women, each carrying an elegant tray in their hands. They walked carefully, as if each step carried something immensely valuable.
"Apologies for the wait, Young Master," the old man said politely, his face adorned with a warm smile. He gestured, and the two women approached, presenting the contents of their trays to Lein.
Lein gave a small smile, a glint of interest in his eyes. He inspected the first item: a square plate made of bluish metal, thick and solid. At each corner, swirling patterns of wind were delicately engraved, appearing almost alive. A clear crystal was embedded at its center, pulsing with faint lines of light, as if beating in tune with the universe.
[Four-Direction Formation]
