Vital Energy Surging Like the Tide

At the other end, led by a servant of the royal residence, Duàn Yì and Qin Xin arrived at a side room in the annex.

The room was not small, yet its decor stood in stark contrast to the splendor and extravagance of the rest of the residence.

There were carved wooden pillars as thick as an ordinary man's arm around, their carving simple and clear. At a casual glance, they exuded an air of ancient serenity.

There were blue-and-white porcelain vases, their patterns bold and desolate. Combined with their enormous bodies, they appeared solemn, weighty, and full of majesty.

There was a matching set of blackwood round tables and tall chairs, exquisitely crafted without a trace of axe or chisel, as though formed by nature itself.

Everything here greatly changed Duàn Yì's impression of the Wang family, the former owners of this annex. They had gone from being mere nouveau riche to a wealthy household of genuine taste.

Once inside, Qin Xin carefully surveyed the room. She immediately relaxed, removed the Heavenly Demonic Qin case from her back, sat in a blackwood chair, rubbed her legs and feet, then poured herself a cup of fragrant freshly brewed tea and savored it as she said,

"What exactly is this King of Zhenbei plotting, offering so many benefits? It's truly strange.

Could it be that he was sincere toward you? But that doesn't seem right either. I saw how indulgent he was toward that boy. If he truly cared, he would never have stood by and done nothing."

A beauty drinking tea possessed an indescribable leisure and composure, a feast for the eyes in itself.

Duàn Yì hung the Dragon Abyss Sword from a silver chain on one wall, then sat beside Qin Xin with the three treasures in his hands