On Minshan, in a remote little courtyard, a boy of about ten was meditating with his eyes closed. If Fang Qingyuan had been there, he might have even recognized him.
This was the same boy Fang Qingyuan had encountered on the humpback ray ride to Black River Square, the one who had ignored him when he tried to strike up a conversation.
Back then, Fang Qingyuan had seen the boy wandering the streets of Black River Square in a daze. Preferring to avoid trouble, he hadn't gotten involved. He never imagined that, after all the twists and turns, he would end up embroiled in this affair anyway.
Of course, Fang Qingyuan knew nothing of this. He was still in the wilderness, running for his life.
Suddenly, the sound of the door being pushed open came from the entrance. The boy opened his eyes to see Liu Siwu walking in.
Liu Siwu walked over to the boy, stared down at him, and asked,
"Liu Yan, how are your studies coming along today?"
Liu Yan answered honestly,
