Returning to the Redstone Region, Visit from the Dragon Clan

Without realizing it, it had passed midnight.

In a moderately sized private room on the second floor of the Provincial Police Department reception center, the banquet had already passed its liveliest stage.

More than half the dishes had been cleared from the table, leaving only a few cold dishes and a fruit platter. The wine pot had been changed twice already, and the third pot was nearly empty.

Yang Wenqing leaned back in his chair, holding the cup of tea before him that he had barely touched, listening to Jin Ming say something beside him.

Gao Zhen sat diagonally across from Yang Wenqing. His wine cup was full, yet he had not taken a sip. He looked up at Yang Wenqing and, after weighing his words for several breaths, finally spoke.

"Director Yang."

Raising his cup, he said, "I'll retire within five years at the latest and prepare for the Entry Realm. After giving it much thought, I wanted to ask you for a place... I'd like to borrow a treasured spot in the Redstone Region for secluded cultivation. Would that be convenient for you?"

Hearing this, Yang Wenqing raised his own cup and lightly clinked it against Gao Zhen's. Then he tipped his head back and drained it in one gulp. Only after setting down the cup did he say, "When I left Zhongjing, Master specifically asked about your cultivation. If Senior Brother thinks the Redstone Region is suitable, then come whenever you like."

Gao Zhen drained his cup as well, then poured himself another. Holding it in both hands, he raised it high toward Yang Wenqing and said gratefully, "Then thank you very much, Director Yang."

Yang Wenqing accompanied him with another cup. After putting it down, he smiled. "Senior Brother Gao, you're being too polite. There's no