Lethal Force

Peaceful times always passed quickly. Just like that, Leonardo settled down in the Ye Manor of the Skyflare City, occupied in his secluded cultivation. Thus, Julie had almost no chance at all of getting closer to Leonardo with the intent of fishing out for secrets. 

As for Viola, she had also been anticipating word from Leonardo to negotiate or offer up some benefits in exchange for a quota in the expedition. However, she hadn't expected that the man would shut himself in behind closed doors for almost an entire year while the the Judicial Sector's judicial inquisitors tidied up their loose ends near the border of the Seven Stars Province and the ongoing investigations. 

During this one year, Leonardo's presence was slowly receding from the radars of the Renhuang and Qing families, and even Emily withdrew her involvement in the war efforts of expanding more cities and resources throughout the province since she wanted to focus on her cultivation.