Chapter 26 - The State of Affairs

He pushed open the door to the courtyard. This was a very large courtyard, with grapes, willow trees, apple trees, and other types of trees within it. However, because it was winter, it naturally appeared a bit desolate. Upon entering, Ji Ning felt as though this was the residence of an ordinary mortal. Soon, Ning locked his gaze upon a distant gray-robed youth. The gray-robed youth's head was raised, and he was looking at a willow tree. "It's been a long time since I've returned to the...