"How has little Phoebe been lately? I heard he spent some time with you in Sun Radiance Valley and did a few interesting things?" the old man asked softly and slowly, his eyes narrowed.
"Uh, he returned safely to the Empire from Sun Radiance Valley, but things don't seem to be going very well for him at the moment." From his words, he apparently knew little about Phoebe's recent circumstances, so Han Shuo could not help explaining.
"What happened?" the old man asked with some concern, his brow furrowing.
"Teacher, this is what happened." Lawrence hurried to speak, beating Han Shuo to an account of the events. When he finished, he said with a wry smile, "You know my little junior sister doesn't like troubling people. She never told me about this either."
"That old fellow Ashburn is growing more and more outrageous. He knows perfectly well that Phoebe is my disciple, yet he still dares to act so brazenly. It seems I should have a talk with him," the old man said with an angry expression and a quiet snort.
Seeing the old man grow angry, Lawrence showed not the slightest anxiety. Instead, a trace of secret delight appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said, "Teacher, you know my father's health is getting worse and worse. Several of my brothers are already making preparations, and the duke is sparing no effort for Charles. By daring to do this, he really is showing you no respect."
Han Shuo remained silent, his keen gaze sweeping over their faces. He suddenly understood something, then grew even quieter.
The old man chuckled and gave Lawrence a thoughtful look before nodding. "I know where things stand. All right, let's leave these matters aside for today. Since you've come to see me, did you