Shen Fei nodded after listening. With so many people coming this early in the morning, either something happened or they had something to discuss.
He went back to the house, washed up briefly, changed into clean dark gray clothes, hung his sword on his waist, opened the door and walked out.
When he walked to the door of the front hall, he heard voices inside. Lu Piao's voice was the loudest, as if he was saying something funny. Xiao Xue answered next to him, with a hint of disgust in his tone.
Ye Ziyun's voice was softer and he said something. Nie Li responded with a "hmm". Duan Jian didn't make a sound. Xiao Ning'er didn't make a sound either.
Shen Fei pushed the door open and went in. There was a room full of people sitting in the front hall. Nie Li was sitting on a chair near the door. He was wearing a gray cloth coat with his sleeves rolled up. He was holding a cup of tea in his hand and was blowing the foam with his head down.
Lu Piao and Xiao Xue were sitting on the other side of the long table. Lu Piao was holding a grass stem from an unknown source in his mouth, and Xiao Xue was holding the old book in his hand, lowering his head and flipping through the pages.
Ye Ziyun is sitting next to Nie Li, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand with a slight smile on his face.
Duan Jian stood against the wall, his black wings folded in his cloak, his arms folded across his chest, his back against the wall, his eyes half-open and half-closed.
Xiao Ning'er is sitting on the chair at the back, wearing a light gray short hair and neatly tied ponytail, with a cup of untouched tea in front of him.
In the yard, Mingyu was hanging in mid-air, its ink-colored body standing quietly, and Yu Yan was floating next to it, with pale golden flames glowing softly in the morning light.
Old Steward responded, turned around and exited the front hall. His footsteps gradually got farther along the corridor, and the front hall became quiet.
Nie Li put down the tea cup in his hand, glanced around the people in the room, and said, "Nether Domain The controller is recruiting disciples. We have to go to Nether Domain. He can take us to a bigger world, and he may not come back for a long, long time. Please arrange your home."
He spoke very calmly, his tone was no different from usual, as if he was saying that he was going out to run an errand today. Several people in the room were quiet for a moment.
Shen Fei was sitting on the chair near the back. After hearing this sentence, his heart moved.
This day was bound to come, he knew it in his heart. Coming back from Dark Forest, coming back from the Silver Wing Family, coming back from Black Prison World, every step was towards a bigger place.
Glory City This city is no longer big enough for people at their level. The resources, techniques, and cultivation environment have all reached the top. If you go up any higher, you must go out.
He just didn't expect it to be so fast. Is the bigger world interesting? He read this sentence in his heart, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly, but he didn't make a sound.
Seeing that no one answered, Nie Li continued, "Before going to Nether Domain, everyone should settle their own affairs. Things at home should be arranged properly, and business routes, family affairs, and personnel have all been handed over. It is hard to say when we will come back after we leave. It can take as short as a year and a half, or as long as three to five years."
Lu Piao took the grass stalk out of his mouth and sat up straight. "There's nothing big going on here. I can just say hello at home. Anyway, my parents are used to me running out."
Xiao Xue said next to him, "You can worry less. I have to talk to my mother over there, she will definitely complain about it."
Ye Ziyun put down the tea cup and said softly, "Wind Snow Family's father and Elder are watching over here. I just need to explain everything about Inscription Materials clearly before I leave."
Duan Jian leaned against the wall, making no sound, and only nodded slightly. He had no home in Glory City, and had nothing to explain. He just followed Nie Li.
After Shen Fei listened, he said, "Second Elder can basically handle the affairs in my clan. I just need to go back and explain to him and hand over what needs to be handed over." He paused and then said, "Su Ming, I have to go and take a look before I leave."
Nie Li nodded. "Okay, let's go and do it each. We'll leave tomorrow."
Everyone stood up and left the front hall one after another. When Xiao Ning'er stood up, he glanced at Shen Fei. Shen Fei nodded to her. She understood and walked into the yard first.
Shen Fei stayed at the end and said a few words to Nie Li about the trade route and City Defense. After confirming that nothing was missing, Nie Li came out.
The sun was just past noon. When Shen Fei walked out of the yard, old Steward was standing at the door of the front hall facing the account book. When he saw him coming, he put down the book and came forward.
Shen Fei stood in the corridor and said, "Uncle Zhang, I'm going on a long trip in a few days. I've already explained the family affairs to Second Elder. If you have any doubts in the future, just ask Second Elder for advice. You can leave as usual with your accounts and daily arrangements. There is no need to wait for me to come back."
After hearing this, old Steward was stunned for a moment. He had served Shen Family for two generations, from Shen Hong to Shen Fei, and he knew everything about the house.
Shen Fei said he was going on a far journey, but he didn't ask where he was going or how long he would go. He glanced at Shen Fei and bowed slightly. "I understand, head of the family. Please take care of yourself out there."
Shen Fei nodded and said nothing more. He walked towards his yard and stopped to take a look when passing by the front hall.
The tables and chairs in the hall are still the same as before, account books and pens and inkstones are placed on the counter, and the family crest of the Sacred Family is hung on the wall.
He has been looking at these things for almost two years. They went from being strange when he first traveled through time, to becoming familiar bit by bit, and now, with his eyes closed, he can tell which item is in which position.
He stood for two breaths, looked away, and continued walking toward the yard.
In the yard, Xiao Ning'er was already sitting on the stone bench next to the stone table. She was sitting there, holding nothing in her hands, and not practicing. She just sat quietly, looking at the old Chinese Locust Tree tree in the corner of the yard.
Hearing the footsteps, she turned her head and curled her mouth when she saw it was Shen Fei.
Shen Fei walked to stand next to her and looked down at her. "You've been waiting for a long time?"
"It didn't take long." Xiao Ning'er stood up and patted a little dust on his clothes, "Have you finished explaining over there?"
"The explanation is over." Shen Fei said, "Second Elder is keeping an eye on the affairs of the clan, so I don't need to worry about it. Let's go to your place and say goodbye to your father-in-law."
The two of them walked out of the Sacred Family mansion side by side. People were coming and going on the main street, including those carrying burdens, those on their way, and those shouting and soliciting customers at the door of the shops. It was no different from usual.
The sun shone warmly on Bluestone Slab. The two of them walked along the main street in the direction of the Winged Dragon Family, walking slowly.
When he reached the front door of the Winged Dragon Family, Xiao Ning'er stopped, turned sideways and said to Shen Fei, "Wait for me outside. I'll go in and talk to my father."