0135 - A Father's Secret.

As Lu Sheng savored the last drops of the extraordinary cold soup, Physician Hong was making his way back to his private courtyard. The middle-aged and yet young-looking master of Ming Mei and Lu Sheng moved with purpose, his steps quick and quiet as he approached his residence.

Upon reaching his multi-roomed house, Physician Hong paused at the entrance, his keen eyes scanning the surroundings. Satisfied that no one was watching, he slipped inside, closing the door silently behind him.

The interior of Physician Hong's home was a labyrinth of dark rooms and unlit corridors, each more vacant, secluded, and abandoned than the last. He maneuvered through these abandoned dark rooms and corridors effortlessly, his steps moved without leaving any traces or sound behind for anyone to follow him.