Su Ziji put away the talisman and asked with a smile, "Good. Has the formation in Kuiqiao Ward been completed? How effective is it?"
Hui Dao did not know why the subject had suddenly turned to this, but seeing that Su Ziji was not pursuing the matter further, he respectfully replied, "It has been set up. It will certainly suppress evil influences, and combined with the Prince's Residence grand formation, it will absolutely not affect Your Highness or the heir apparent."
This answer also satisfied Su Ziji greatly.
"Walk with me a little longer," Su Ziji said, turning away first. Hui Dao did not dare disobey and could only follow half a step behind Prince Dai, at his side.
The two slowly walked along the residence's covered corridors. Several personal guards followed at a distance, and all around was quiet and secluded.
Along the way, Su Ziji asked again, "How has True Person been finding his stay in the residence lately? Have you grown accustomed to it? Has there been any neglect?"
Hui Dao hurriedly answered, "I am deeply grateful to Your Highness for taking me in. Every aspect of my treatment in the residence has been of the highest standard. I almost feel unworthy of it—it has truly been excellent."
"Unworthy? Ah, True Person, why be so modest? Setting aside everything else, merely arranging the formation has already troubled you greatly." Su Ziji smiled.
Having seen Su Ziji's rather oppressive side before, Hui Dao did not dare relax in the slightest even though Su Ziji was smiling now, looking every inch the elegant young gentleman. He, too, forced out a faint smile.
"To receive those words from Your Highness is enough to fill this humble Daoist's heart with contentment."
"Oh? Truly?" Prince Dai actually still had the mood to