As they spoke, the two arrived before an exquisite courtyard residence.
The courtyard walls were not high, built of bluish stone and covered in lush green vines, with a black-lacquered wooden gate showing through.
"Senior Brother Chen, this is your residence on Xuwang Mountain." Huang Changming smiled as he pushed open the gate and stepped aside to usher Chen Qing in.
Beyond the entrance lay a courtyard paved with bluestone slabs, swept so clean not a speck of dust remained.
The courtyard was square and spacious. To the left was a small fishpond where several koi lazily swished their tails, jagged strange rocks decorating its edge.
To the right stood an artificial hill carefully built from white jade stone. A clear spring trickled beneath it, producing a pleasant chiming sound.
Beyond the courtyard stood the main house, with soaring eaves and elaborate brackets, its windows bright and spotless.
Behind the house, a small, carefully tended garden could vaguely be seen, planted with flowers and grasses whose names he did not know.
Though Chen Qing knew Inner Sect disciples received exceptional treatment, he had not expected it to be this thorough and lavish. It was far more spacious and refined than his quarters at Wutai Sect had ever been.
Huang Changming read his expression and smiled. "The sect has always treated Inner Sect disciples generously. By custom, servants such as maids, attendants, stewards, and cooks are also assigned to handle daily living and cleaning."
"However, considering that outstanding talents like Senior Brother Chen have only just arrived from the Hundred Sects, with different habits and perhaps private matters, none have been assigned for now. If Senior Brother needs them, simply say the word at Deacons Hall, and everything will be arranged at once."
"I see. Thank you for clearing that up,