After a brief, amicable chat with Elder Liao, Li Qian did just as he'd promised and unabashedly stayed.
Elder Liao was resentful, but there was nothing he could do.
He was only the steward of Hongqiao Manor. To put it bluntly, they simply had an employer-employee relationship. He had neither the right nor the ability to control Li Qian.
Especially since Sun Ruirui, the owner of the manor, had gladly given her consent.
Ignoring Elder Liao's sour expression, Li Qian was in high spirits. He spent a comfortable and pleasant day in the manor, reading through materials, observing the Pet Beasts, and chatting with Sun Ruirui…
Soon, evening arrived.
When night fell, Li Qian arrived right on time at the small bay in the northeast corner.
As soon as he reached the bay, the Tidal Sea Spirit, Ah Hai, emerged from the water.
"You're here." Ah Hai looked at Li Qian, his voice once again sounding like that of a young boy.
"Yeah." Li Qian nodded, then scanned the area.
