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When he went out, Wen Duo wore slippers... He liked walking freely in familiar places.
At the tea house on the street corner, there was only one table of people... It had been booked out. His senior apprentice-brother, Fang Tangjing, currently ranked first among the Grand Alliance's defense attorneys.
His senior apprentice-brother sat quietly, clearly following an ascetic, aloof style. He scrutinized Wen Duo without moving a muscle.
"You've changed quite a bit."
"You've become more handsome too." Wen Duo chuckled... and picked at his foot—it was very convenient to pick at his feet while wearing slippers.
"When did you come back?" Fang Tangjing said. "You came back without even telling me."
Wen Duo said casually, "Actually, it hasn't been many days. I originally planned to visit you once I'd settled down, but then I thought you might suddenly show up, so I simply waited... Luckily, I didn't have to wait long. Senior Brother is still as well-informed as ever."
Fang Tangjing instead mused, "I heard that during the time you left Kunlun, you went to White Steel City and worked there?"
"I left." Wen Duo shook his head.
"It's good that you left." Fang Tangjing nodded. "Your abilities would have been completely wasted in a place like that. Now that you're back, do you have any plans?"
Wen Duo smiled. "Over the past few days, I've been working as an independent detective, taking on some South Heaven Gate commissions and the like... I have to say, the income isn't bad."
"Have you considered coming to my law firm to help?" Fang Tangjing gazed at him. "You don't need to worry about your defense attorney license. I'll find a way to restore it for you. So many years have passed, the tribunal is no longer what it was