C132 Old Chou's Return

In a tranquil garden nestled within the Skywater Institute, a disheveled middle-aged man, his clothes tattered and worn, was enjoying his drink from a gourd, leaning comfortably against the railing with undeniable ease.

Suddenly, his gaze intensified, then returned to calm as he spoke softly, "There's no need to hide, old friend. How long has it been since we last saw each other?"

"Indeed