Chen Jiuge, having concluded his cultivation for the day, used the Cleaning Technique to brush away dust from his body, revealing a physique crisscrossed with scars that were rapidly fading.
"Senior Brother Chen, Sister Li has arrived," said Chen Tingting, her face flushing red as she saw the shirtless Chen Jiuge. "It seems she has something important to report."
"Ah, Junior Sister Chen." Putting on his vestment robe, Chen Jiuge smiled. "I'll go right away. How have you been doing in Eden Garden lately?"
"Thanks to Senior Brother Chen's help, I've been doing well in Eden Garden."
"Mm."
Inside the small courtyard, Chen Jiuge saw Li Qiwen standing respectfully to the side and casually brewed a cup of Spiritual Tea for her. "Have some tea. You've been working hard lately too."
"It is my duty," Li Qiwen replied, sitting upright with a solemn expression. "This time, I bring some rather unfortunate news."
"Let's hear it."
