Among the four palaces in the valley, only Tiangong was truly occupied; the other three were generally left vacant. After Mu Yuanzhi and her group arrived, they resided in the Earth Palace, while Pei Si and his companions were arranged to stay in the Mystic Palace.
The Mystic Palace was the furthest from the other three, sitting in a remote location. However, its environment was serene and secluded. Legend had it that the first master of the Mystic Palace was well-versed in esoteric arts, and the palace itself had been meticulously designed by him; everything from the site selection to the architecture, down to every detail within the halls, strictly adhered to the principles of Feng Shui and metaphysics.
Pei Si, who knew nothing of these arts, simply felt that his mind had grown much calmer since moving in. His worries seemed to fade away, making it a fine place to spend his later years.
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