Chu Qing gave the Unique Association an explanation:
The newly established members of the Unique Association, from the lowest cannon fodder to the high-ranking Grand Members, all lay on the ground, expressing their agreement.
They even widened their eyes in agreement, refusing to close them.
Chu Qing hummed a little tune as he gathered spoils throughout the grand residence.
He turned chests and cabinets inside out, tossing the place into chaos.
In the end, he wrapped a great many things in white cloth and left with light, brisk steps.
The moment he stepped outside, the owner of the snack stall across the street curiously asked, "Are you visiting relatives?"
Chu Qing smiled and nodded.
The owner laughed. "This wealthy household really is generous."
"You were only inside for a moment, and they gave you so many things."
"Your relatives are quite nice. You should visit them more often in the future."
Chu Qing smiled. "Sadly, there'll be no way to visit them again."
The owner blinked curiously.
"They moved away—to the Netherworld."
"Even if I wanted to visit them later, I couldn't."
Clatter!
The noodle shop owner's bowl fell from his hands and shattered on the ground.
Chu Qing walked away through the fine drifting snow, humming his tune.
He was returning to Peach Blossom Dock.
He would rest tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow—he would begin the Martial Academy assessment.
Not long after he left, several elders of the Tian family arrived with Heavenly Staff.
They had no choice but to come.
Because:
The Grand Members of the Unique Association had demanded that they come explain themselves.
Although the Tian family was a top-tier aristocratic house,
when facing the Unique Association, they still found themselves powerless.
And that was not because the Unique Association had so many experts, but