Chen Fei's gaze casually swept over the furnishings in the courtyard, but his heart stirred slightly. Although Cao Feiyu lived alone in this courtyard, many places bore traces of two people having once lived here.
These traces had not been deliberately arranged, but were instead a natural state of life formed over a long period of time.
Moreover, Chen Fei could sense that these traces had been preserved with great care. Otherwise, after so many years of erosion by time, they would likely have long since faded away.
On the path of cultivation, longevity was difficult, and parting was even more commonplace.
To silently guard a feeling in one's heart for so long, turning it into part of the driving force on the path of cultivation rather than an inner demon, itself required immense perseverance and wisdom.
Chen Fei gathered his thoughts and did not look further. He followed Cao Feiyu into the stone pavilion.
"Sit."
Cao Feiyu sat down opposite Chen Fei, her movements elegant and composed.
She first took out a set of plain white porcelain tea ware from beneath the stone table, then produced a small jade jar filled with premium Spiritual Tea leaves. Her movements were neither hurried nor slow, carrying a power that could calm one's mind.
"What you said earlier was correct."
As Cao Feiyu skillfully warmed the pot, added the tea, and brewed it, she spoke in an even voice. "Something major has indeed happened recently. A considerable number of people have been transferred from the entire Dan Chen Sect, and even from many sects throughout the Blazing Sun Immortal Dynasty."
As she spoke, the fragrance of tea rose with the steam, curling through the pavilion and refreshing the heart and mind.
She poured away the first infusion, then added hot water again.