Nothing unexpected happened after that. The Golden-eyed Player didn't return after leaving, either. When they reached District 011, Xu Huo got off the train. The chains from the Lock Target Ability didn't appear, but to be safe, he still drove around the city a few times before returning to Rose Castle.
Mr. Dong came out to greet him as usual. It happened to be raining again when he got back. Seeing the umbrella and wet shoes by the porch, Xu Huo casually asked, "Did we have a visitor?"
Mr. Dong put away the umbrella and opened the door for him. "Three guests came by the day before yesterday. They said they were painters out sketching and really liked the roses in the castle. They wanted to stay here for a few days."
Xu Huo nodded, took off his coat, and changed into clean shoes. "How are the guests?"
"They're all quite pleasant. They usually only go between their bedrooms, the dining room, and the garden outside," Mr. Dong replied in ventriloquism.
It was late when he got back. Xiao Yuan, Tan Qi, and the others had all gone to bed. Apart from the servants still working, the painted woman, and the Ghost Shadow, everyone else was lying quietly in bed.
"How is Meng Cun doing?" Xu Huo asked.
"We've already had a Doctor examine him. He'll need to keep taking medication. He won't be in any danger of dying in the short term, but it would be best for him to be hospitalized from time to time," Mr. Dong replied, then asked, "Should I prepare some food?"
"Something light, and not too much. Please bring it up, and don't let anyone else disturb me." After giving his brief instructions, Xu Huo went up to the Third Floor.
The painted woman