In the days that followed, everyone in the manor became busy.
Liu Erlong took Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Mao Xiangling back and forth between the former site of Blue Tyrant Academy and the various government offices in Heaven Dou City, handling the procedures for reopening the academy and matters of compensation.
Shui Ruoyan and Yao Yuerou took Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Sheng Minglan, and Yao Zi to survey the great river behind the mountain, searching for a suitable site to build a hydroelectric power station.
Xivia and Shenghua were responsible for submitting the project approval documents to the Government Affairs Council.
Dugu Yan stayed at the manor, focusing on guiding Dai Xiaozhao's cultivation.
Spirit Flame Maiden had already moved into the manor and was adapting to her new dantian and meridian system, meditating every morning and evening to guide the circulation of spiritual power within her body.
Tang Yuehua remained busy at Moonlight Pavilion, while Xue Qianren continued entering and leaving the imperial palace in her disguise as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Watching them each bustle about their own tasks, Xiao Yun felt a rare measure of comfort.
He had enough time to draw up the plans for that larger spirit boat.
Before entering the Cultivation Room for his seclusion, Xiao Yun gathered Liu Erlong, Tang Yuehua, Shui Ruoyan, Yao Yuerou, Spirit Flame Maiden, and Dugu Yan. He told them that he would be in seclusion for a while, and that they could discuss and handle the manor's affairs among themselves during that time. They were only to notify him if they truly encountered something they could not resolve.
After entering the Quiet Room for his seclusion, Xiao Yun sank into thought rather than starting immediately. Only after working out all the functions he needed and the general shape