If he could find a great spot for a date, he could bring his wife out more often on weekends. A cozy life for just the two of them—that was the appeal. Without a second thought, he accepted Heyan’s invitation. He also shared the news with Shang Nuannuan and the others, as it was Heyan’s intention to have a larger, more lively group.
Although Shang Nuannuan had been accompanying Lu Chi to Linghe Temple over the past two days, she still returned home every evening. Every day, Ye Zhixing would call him into the Grandmaster’s room to meditate and study. Ye Zhixing had previously given him a book on the basics of metaphysics, which he had finished reading in its entirety; though he didn’t understand some parts, he had carefully marked them. Having spent more time with his master lately, he found more opportunities to learn, and he was determined to make the most of it. Recently, he felt as though he had been building up his energy, so Ye Zhixing began teaching him the art of talisman drawing. Helping out at Linghe Temple by day and studying at night, he found his life immensely fulfilling. He didn’t feel tired; he simply wanted to seize every second to learn. Under Ye Zhixing’s guidance and supervision, he had made significant progress.
The time Heyan set for the gathering was the evening of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Shang Jingchen drove his wife, his sister Shang Nuannuan, and Ajue to the location. He had also invited Lu Chi, who, being at his own home, drove there h…
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