After giving it some thought, Velin looked at Lixis and said in a deep voice, "Fourth Brother, there is one more matter. I need to assess it before I can tell you."
"You're more capable than I am. Even Father has lost to you now, so I'll listen to you," Lixis replied with a smile.
"Fourth Brother, thank you for trusting me."
"Why are you being so formal between brothers? Tomorrow, I'll take you around Huofeng Territory and show you the fruits of your fourth brother's fifty years of hard work." Lixis placed a hand on Velin's shoulder and pressed his forehead against Velin's as he spoke.
Hearing that, Velin was already growing impatient with anticipation.
More than thirty years had passed since his last visit to Huofeng Territory.
"By the way, Fourth Brother, have you heard anything about Second Sister?"
Lixis looked puzzled and frowned slightly. "That Holy Knight died during the Great Purge. Second Sister was devastated, wasn't she? Didn't she go train with Grandfather?"
"Is that so?" Velin touched his face, looking somewhat unnatural.
Noticing Velin's oddity, Lixis eyed him suspiciously and pressed, "What? Is there some hidden story?"
"Hahaha, nothing like that." Velin laughed it off. "That smells amazing! Kyle should be nearly done. Let's go take a look."
Lixis still had his doubts, but seeing Velin brush it aside, he gave up on probing further.
When they arrived at the square, sunlight spilled across the ground, casting patches of mottled light and shadow.
Three Kyles bustled back and forth among them, their movements practiced and graceful.
Velin stood to the side, quietly admiring the scene. The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, delight glimmering in his eyes. After looking around, he found a shady spot, took out an exquisite Wicker Chair, and gently reclined in