C1025 The News Finally Arrived

The group lingered over drinks until the afternoon before going their separate ways. Lu Shaoyou was in exceptionally high spirits today; he hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. These recent days of ease had been a rare respite in his otherwise busy years.

As night fell atop the mountain peak, Lu Shaoyou sat cross-legged, gazing into the distance. He took a deep breath