As Xixi entered, the room grew somewhat oppressive.
Vera walked up to Lynn. "Lord Lynn, please move to the reception room. It's too cramped here."
Lynn rose to his feet and followed Vera out of the room, with Alia and Xixi trailing behind.
The four of them crossed the corridor, went downstairs, and entered the reception room on the first floor.
The reception room was not large, but it was exquisitely furnished.
Several paintings hung on the walls, while a vase sat on the table, holding several black thorn flowers.
Lynn took the seat of honor with complete ease. Vera sat to his left, Alia to his right, and Xixi beside Alia.
"Lord Lynn, have you come to see Shu'er?" Xixi asked softly.
Lynn picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. "Where is Lin Shu now?"
Xixi lowered her head. "Shu'er is studying at Earth's Pulse Academy. She only comes back occasionally."
"How is her cultivation progressing?"
Xixi raised her head, looking rather proud. "After you left, Shu'er returned to the family. Before long, a third-circle Grand Wizard from Earth's Pulse took a liking to her and brought her to the academy."
"She is fourteen now and already a third-class apprentice. That Grand Wizard said Shu'er's talent is exceptional. Even at Earth's Pulse, high-grade earth-element talent is rarely seen."
Lynn set down his teacup. "What is that Grand Wizard's temperament like? How does he treat Lin Shu?"
"The Grand Wizard's name is Warren. He is highly respected within Earth's Pulse. As for how he treats Lin Shu..."
Xixi's voice grew softer and softer, as though she found it difficult to say.
"He values Shu'er's talent, so naturally, he takes great care of her and has given her considerable resources. But he demands that Shu'er become engaged