C259 A Gift Before He Left

The following day, Bai Mang arrived at the Grand Master Hall as agreed upon.

Sect Master Hua Yangbo was already there, seemingly weary from the wait. He was engrossed in a book, with a plate of buttery pastries at his side.

Upon Bai Mang's arrival, Hua Yangbo leisurely set aside his book and remarked, "You're quite punctual. I had anticipated you'd arrive later!" Bai Mang responded in kind