Shen Prefecture.
In its most mysterious, most luxurious villa complex.
This had once been home to the Ma Family's senior officers.
After the Ma Family fell, the original residents either died or fled.
False Eye bought the properties cheaply, then distributed them among his core subordinates and Chun Prefecture's senior ranks.
The villa at the very heart of the complex was the most special. The person living there... was a friend of someone from Chun Prefecture.
"Honey, this house is huge," came a voice that belonged unmistakably to a young girl.
Holding a puppy, the girl looked around everywhere, delighted by all the novelty.
Her belly bulged slightly, and she had a little baby fat. She was full of life.
"Mm."
In the living room, a one-armed man answered, holding three sticks of incense in his only hand.
Before him, a dozen or so black-and-white photographs stood in several rows.
The photograph at the very front showed a carefree man with a bold, hearty smile.
"It's so much bigger than our house in Chun Prefecture." The girl stroked the various expensive furnishings in the room and smiled contentedly. "Dad and my brother will be so jealous when they see it."
"Bear, settle into your new place." The man smiled and placed the incense before the photographs.
Unlike the girl's joyful excitement, the man's eyes were calm, as though nothing interested him.
Only when he faced the girl did a trace of doting affection show.
"If you like, we can bring your father and brother over to live with us."
"Better not." The girl pouted and complained, "Then those relatives will come over and ask you to get projects from Eighth Master again. I don't want you owing them too much."
The man smiled, his heart warmed.
The young couple were