Purple Bamboo Garden.
This was a vast, secluded estate located in a valley deep within the Ancient Realm. Purple bamboo grew throughout the valley, and when the breeze swept through, the leaves rustled softly like a heavenly melody.
The estate was built against the mountainside, with pavilions and towers arranged in graceful order. Every corner exuded refinement and elegance.
The middle-aged man led the group to the main courtyard and said respectfully,
"Honored guests, this will be your residence. There are maidservants in the courtyard to attend to you. If you need anything, simply give the order."
Liu Bai nodded.
"Thank you for your trouble."
The middle-aged man hurriedly waved his hands.
"I would not dare. Please rest well. I shall take my leave."
With that, he respectfully withdrew.
Zi Yan had long since been unable to contain herself and dragged Liu Bai around to look at everything.
"Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, look at this! It's so pretty!"
"Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, there's even a hot spring here!"
"Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai..."
Watching Zi Yan's lively figure, Xiao Yi Xian could not help but smile.
"This girl is already the Dragon Emperor, yet she is still so childish."
Qing Lin covered her mouth and laughed.
"Big Sister Zi Yan has always been like this in front of Young Master."
Liu Bai shook his head, though his eyes were full of amusement.
The group settled down in Purple Bamboo Garden and waited for the Ancient Clan's coming-of-age ceremony to begin.
Several days later.
Within Purple Bamboo Garden, Liu Bai sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, resting his mind.
These past few days, he had enjoyed a rare stretch of leisure in the Ancient Realm.
Every day, he drank tea and admired the scenery, chatted with Xiao Yi Xian and the others,