By the time he returned to the small courtyard to rest, it was already ten at night.
Like Xia Zhao, Li Yuan did not like others helping him too much beyond basic chores.
After washing up, he prepared to get some sleep for tomorrow's Night Discussion.
Sitting on the bed, Li Yuan sent Xia Zhao a message. Only after receiving her reply did he make a video call.
Xia Zhao was still on the outskirts and had not ventured deeper yet. Early tomorrow morning, she would officially enter the dangerous area.
Though he was worried, Li Yuan did not bring it up again.
He raised his phone and showed Xia Zhao where he was, letting her see the room she knew so well.
The two chatted and laughed, but Li Yuan suddenly turned serious.
"Smelling the scent in this room made me miss you..."
The sudden sweet words made Xia Zhao blush.
"Me too..."
"Come back safely."
"Mm."
After ending the call, they each rested and fell asleep.
At daybreak, breakfast had already been prepared for Li Yuan downstairs in the small courtyard.
Xia Ping and the others also knew that Li Yuan would not feel comfortable eating with them.
The elders of these great families were actually very perceptive.
No one liked living their life under restraint.
Especially this time, Li Yuan had come alone, without Xia Zhao by his side.
A son-in-law could not relax in his father-in-law's home.
After breakfast, Li Yuan went to the training area in the backyard, where wooden dummies had been set up for practice.
Xia Zhao's small courtyard truly had everything one could need.
Three rows of cedar trees had even been planted around the Training Ground, concealing it and allowing one to practice alone in peace.
With that thought, Li Yuan