Inside the Mo Residence, Hui Mian had been enthusiastically gnawing on some food when he suddenly stopped. Yi Shuyuan's voice reached his ears.
"Still eating? Why not stay in Tea Province? The Mo Residence certainly won't mistreat you, and those two juniors will take good care of you."
Sir!
Hui Mian raised his head, already realizing what was happening. His master seemed rather averse to saying goodbye face-to-face.
Mo Shisheng, who had been standing on a chair and leaning over the table to watch the little marten eat, looked at him in puzzlement.
"What's wrong, little marten?"
Hui Mian rolled his eyes at Stoneborn. This little fellow had no respect for his elders.
"Call me Senior Gray!"
"Oh. Then, Senior Gray, are you finally full?"
Hui Mian put down the food in his paws, licked them clean, and looked toward Qi Zhongbin, who was sitting nearby with his eyes closed, sensing the primordial energy of heaven and earth.
"Boy Qi."
"Here, Senior Gray!"
Qi Zhongbin opened his eyes.
"Boy Qi, look after the Mo boy. And you-before worrying about cultivating immortality, make sure you stop wetting the bed!"
"I-I don't wet the bed."
"Your bedsheets are still hanging out to dry, you shameless little thing!"
At Hui Mian's words, Mo Shisheng puffed out his cheeks. Qi Zhongbin, however, realized something and approached the table to ask with concern.
"Senior Gray, is Master leaving?"
Hui Mian clapped his paws and jumped from the table to the floor.
"Our master says he doesn't mind anything, but he's actually quite sentimental. He doesn't much like saying goodbye. Anyway, you two, cultivate diligently!"
"Senior Gray!"
Qi Zhongbin called out. Already at the doorway, Hui Mian turned to see him bowing with his hands clasped.
"Please say goodbye to Master on behalf of my senior