C44 Dinner

Lu Cheng quickly rose from his bed and exchanged a knowing glance with Lu Yao, who stood nearby. Relieved that her father was out of danger, she gently persuaded the others to depart.

Lu Yao proved to be quite astute. Once the alchemists had been ushered out, she quietly closed the door, leaving just the two of them in the room.

"Sir, I, Lu Cheng