Pushing open the gates and seeing the extremely bare Manor, Velin's jaw dropped. "So poor... ah, no, so simple."
Xuemiyya turned to stare at Camelia, never expecting her younger sister to be living such a hard life.
"Um, Sister, Brother-in-law, don't misunderstand," Camelia hurriedly explained.
The three then entered the spacious hall, but it was completely empty inside.
Left with no choice, Velin took out a set of exquisite chairs from his Spatial Ring and placed them in the middle of the living room. He then brought out some tea and fruit, arranging them neatly on the table.
Camelia sat gracefully across from Xuemiyya, a trace of embarrassment on her face.
"When I advanced to become a Gold-grade Arcanist, I spent everything I had on a batch of precious experimental materials. I also borrowed a large sum of money to buy ten Gold-grade Demon Soul Light Orbs, so I've been rather strapped for cash these past few years," Camelia explained softly, her voice carrying a hint of embarrassment.
Hearing this, Xuemiyya's expression turned grave. She looked deeply at Camelia and asked, "How much debt do you still owe now?"
Camelia hesitated before answering truthfully, "About three million Gold Coins. Give me another ten years, and I should be able to pay it all off."
"Ten years is a bit too long."
"Sister, are you going to lend me some?"
Meeting her younger sister's hopeful gaze, Xuemiyya spread her hands and said with a smile, "You'll have to ask your brother-in-law about that. If he's willing to let a little money slip through his fingers for you to repay your debts, consider yourself lucky. If not, there's nothing I can do."
Seeing this, Camelia turned to Velin with a pitiful expression, completely unlike the dashing demeanor she had displayed while teaching.