"Brother Jiang, is this your home?"
After returning to the Duke of the State's Estate, Chen Jian followed Jiang Xiaobai inside, looking around curiously. "It's much grander than mine!"
"Haha, if you like it, Brother Chen, you're welcome to stay as long as you want!"
Hearing Chen Jian's remark, Jiang Xiaobai smiled. "I'll have the servants prepare a place for you shortly. If you need anything, just ask!"
"Then thank you, Brother Jiang!"
Chen Jian cupped his hands toward Jiang Xiaobai, his delight plain on his face.
"By the way, Brother Chen!"
As they walked, Jiang Xiaobai said, "I'm planning to head to Dragon-Tiger Mountain in a couple of days. Would you like to come with me?"
"Sure!"
Chen Jian nodded in agreement almost without thinking.
Seeing him agree, Jiang Xiaobai breathed a small sigh of relief.
With an expert like Chen Jian accompanying him, he would still have a fighting chance even if the Elder Princess couldn't conveniently intervene.
Next, Jiang Xiaobai gave Chen Jian a brief tour of the estate, then summoned a servant to arrange a room especially for him.
Night fell that day.
Jiang Xiaobai hosted another banquet at the estate to entertain Chen Jian.
After all, he had brought Chen Jian here to help him, so he couldn't neglect the proper courtesies.
After three rounds of drinks, Chen Jian's face was already slightly flushed.
He raised another bowl and drained it, then set it down and looked at Jiang Xiaobai. "Brother Jiang, I wasn't idle during those days my father kept me tied up!"
"Oh?"
Jiang Xiaobai raised his brows curiously.
"I carefully studied that Star-Absorbing Great Technique you mentioned to me!"
Chen Jian said earnestly, "And I've made quite a bit of progress!"
What?
At Chen Jian's words, Jiang Xiaobai's hand froze in midair,