If anyone had been watching from high above, they wouldn't have seen the rear courtyard—or even the White Mist. They would have seen nothing but an empty patch of ground.
The Seven Star Mist Spirit Array was a Concealment Array Formation with both warning and concealment functions. Its main purpose was concealment; even if a high-ranking cultivator used his divine sense to investigate, he wouldn't discover the rear courtyard.
After setting up the array, Shi Yue took out some seeds, scattered them across the Spirit Field, and poured in some Spirit Spring Water.
As for the small pond, he left it empty for now.
He strode toward the Green Pavilion. Its elegant furnishings stood in stark contrast to the palace's extravagance.
"It's still more comfortable living in this pavilion."
Shi Yue stretched, then lay down on the bamboo couch to rest.
At Nine Bends Tower, on the ninth floor, Qu Zhiyang and the others were discussing something.
"Immortal Herb Palace has officially moved into the market. There are so many storefronts, and we still haven't settled the question of rent. Feiyan, contact Shi Yue or Shi Bao in the next few days and sound them out. Do your best to secure some benefits for our Qu family." Qu Zhiyang's expression was grave as he gave his instructions.
Qu Feiyan furrowed her delicate brows and said irritably, "Father, haven't we already talked about this? Inviting Shi Yue to travel with us was the last thing I was going to do for you. I won't contact him again. What do you take your daughter for, a tool? You're forcing me to contact Shi Yue for the sake of the family's interests? I can contact Shi Yue, but I won't ask him about this. You don't find it distasteful, but even that miserly