Revisiting the Castle

The group responded in unison, and then slowly walked into the Ancient Castle.

Upon entering the Ancient Castle's territory, the sky instantly darkened, and clusters of torches lit up along Castle Ancient Castle walls, casting long shadows, as if they had returned to the night they attended the banquet.

They arrived at the heavy gate of the Ancient Castle, but before they could even push it open, the gate suddenly opened inward by itself.

The group unconsciously squinted, their eyes glared at by the bright lights inside.

The Ancient Castle's main hall was so magnificent it felt like a completely different Instance the game.

Tao Yuan remembers that the original Ancient Castle hall was not so spacious, nor was it filled with glittering decorations, nor were there so many everyday items around it; instead, the empty cabinets were filled with scattered trinkets.

Although there were many lights in the hall, they were all covered with a layer of hazy gauze, as if a natural hazy filter had been added, making Wang's figure, who was resting by the window, appear somewhat blurry.

The group stopped in their tracks, their eyes fixed on Wang with a hint of wariness.

"What a rare guest!"

Hearing the door open, Wang's gaze shifted. He didn't get up, maintaining his relaxed posture, but his gray eyes held an undisguised scrutiny.

Sensing the oppressive aura emanating from him, Tao Yuan and the others involuntarily clenched their fists and gripped the Weird Objects in their hands.

This was also Cheng Shanshi's first time in the organization's Instance. Looking at the gorgeous gems and the light-colored soft carpet, he felt uncomfortable all over.

The place where Wang lived was just as detestable as he was.

Lin Nieran stood behind the group, but Wang still spotted him immediately. When their eyes met, both of them couldn't help but smile.

Wang stared at Lin Nieran for a while, until Lin Nieran subtly narrowed his eyes. Only then did Wang look away and, to cover up his actions, pick up his teacup and take a sip.

Tao Yuan and the others had also calmed down. She took a deep breath and forced herself to suppress her emotions, saying, "Mr. Ravenhall, it's rash of you today—"

"Since we have guests, let's rest for a while before we leave."

A sudden voice from behind interrupted Tao Yuan's words. The group turned around with a start and saw the Butler standing smiling at the door, slowly walking towards them with his cane on the ground.

The group froze on the spot, their minds replaying the sky full of Silver Arrows, unsure whether to leave or not.

They remained still, and Wang and the Butler watched them from the front and back, smiling but saying nothing.

For a moment, the two sides remained in this strange stalemate.

Cheng Shanshi looked at this and that, wanting to say something, but An Ying pulled her back and shook her head.

Just then, Lin Nieran suddenly took two steps forward, his eyes fixed on the red roses in the vase on his table, and said, "Mr. Wang's Ancient Castle actually has fresh flowers."

Tao Yuan followed his gaze and looked at the flowers, which reminded her of the corpses scattered across the flower field.

Wang glanced at the roses. "Yes, a colleague gave them to me. I thought they were pretty, so I kept them. It seems we have very similar tastes!"

As he spoke, Wang stood up and walked over to the group, saying to the Butler, "Grandpa Butler, these are all old friends. There's no need to be so formal and polite. Bring some desserts. I have some things to discuss with them."

The Butler placed one hand on his chest and bowed slightly. "Yes, young master."

Wang said, "By the way, I have some desserts here that were sent by a pastry chef. Would you like to try some?"

Upon hearing this, the group belatedly realized that Wang was already a member of the organization.

Wang Ding cautiously replied, "Then thank you very much."

At Wang's invitation, the group went to the hall and sat on the sofa in the center. Soon, strange servants came one by one to serve food. When Mi Chuchu looked up, she realized that the servants' faces were those of the Eldest Miss and the Eldest Young Master.

"..." Mi Chuchu couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The others obviously saw it too, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

An Ying said, "I didn't expect Mr. Wang to be so vengeful."

Wang sat down closest to Lin Nieran, picked up his teacup, and laughed, "Aren't you the same? You still hold a grudge against me."

"It's hard not to hold a grudge, isn't it?" Tao Yuan said. "Back then, when Qin Rang lost control, could I ask who was responsible?"

Wang was not surprised at all. "Is this why you came here?"

Tao Yuan nodded.

He asked with a smirk, "Do you think you can get the answer so easily?"

Wang Ding was about to say, "Then name your terms," when Lin Nieran raised his hand to stop him.

Lin Nieran looked at Wang Zhidao and said directly, "Even if you don't tell us, we already know the answer. It wasn't you who did it; it was the Worship God."

Cheng Shanshi followed up. "Yes, there were clearly Poppy Flower in the coffin Qin Rang was lying in, it has nothing to do with you!"

Wang squinted: "Who said--"

He stopped abruptly as soon as he said it.

Although he didn't finish his sentence, everyone present understood.

Tao Yuan, Mi Chuchu, and Wang Ding all gave Lin Nieran approving looks, and Cheng Shanshi even gave him a thumbs up, but as soon as he did, An Ying pressed it down.

Fortunately, Wang wasn't angry. Instead, he smiled and replied, "Alright, I've been tricked into talking. This... new friend really knows me well."

Lin Nieran watched him add his own dramatic flair, "Luckily, Mr. Wang isn't angry."

Faced with Lin Nieran's gaze, Wang unconsciously withdrew his eyes, and his expression became more serious.

"Yes, you're right, it's mainly because of that flower, but it's not entirely because of that flower."

Wang put down his cup and said, "I was the one who controlled him at first, but later his loss of control was indeed due to that flower you mentioned."

Having learned the truth, the pent-up frustration in Tao Yuan and the others dissipated somewhat.

Tao Yuan and his team stood up. "Thank you for informing us."

"If we weren't business partners, I wouldn't have told you," Wang said.

Just then, the Butler came in with hot tea and asked, "It's getting late. Would you gentlemen stay here for the night before leaving?"

The group certainly wouldn't stay here, even though it was safer than outside, because they were already traumatized.

"We're in a hurry, so we won't rest here," Tao Yuan said, taking a red velvet box from her bosom and placing it on the long table. "Excuse me, this is a gift for our visit."

"No need for the Butler to see it off."

Watching the group leave, Wang opened the velvet box; on the black cloth lay a Ruby of exceptionally high Purity.

The Butler looked at the gift and smiled, "They certainly have a kind heart in giving this present."

Wang glanced at it briefly before looking away. "Yes, put it away."

He disliked shiny things; seeing them reminded him of his unpleasant, dull eyes.