The imperial city had received its first snow, and the world was draped in silver. All sounds had fallen silent, yet it possessed a flavor all its own.
In the past, as spring came and winter went, Lin Bai had either been on the road to slaughter or in secluded cultivation. He had never had the slightest inclination to admire the world's beautiful scenery.
Now that he had returned to Sword King Manor and suddenly found a little free time, Lin Bai instead became interested in taking in this beautiful world.
After Lin Bai and An Ning and the others had drunk and chatted merrily that morning, he returned to his residence in the afternoon.
"After Father, Mother, and the several uncles left, the enormous Sword King Manor seems to have become quite a bit emptier."
Standing by the window of the pavilion, Lin Bai gazed at the vast falling snow and murmured softly.
Inside the pavilion's heated chamber, Su Xianmei handed Lin Bai the warmed wine and said softly, "But I feel your thoughts aren't really in Sword King Manor?"
Lin Bai took the wine and drank a mouthful. In a soft voice, he said, "After I returned, twelve days have already passed, counting the days. Chu Jiangliu came to see me yesterday and said that all the monks in Lingnan Imperial City who should have been arrested had been arrested, and those who should have been killed had been killed. Zhuo Lian will also submit his report, and the court will once again be restored to upright officials."
"Now that the imperial city has been pacified, it's time to turn our gaze beyond the imperial city."
Su Xianmei smiled. "Are you going to conquer the world? The Northern Continent is a long way off. You'll need to plan