Chapter 666: Let him do the embarrassing thing?

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When he left, it was still the height of summer, but upon his return, it was already the cold of winter.

A heavy snowfall had whitened the entire Jianyang Prefecture, casting a somewhat desolate air over the grand residence.

Because Ye Lan was preoccupied with the affairs of the Great Nan Continent, his return was a few days earlier than the outward journey. Upon arrival, he went straight to handle matters with Ye Jing.

After all, as a Titled General of the Demon Slayer Bureau, having been gone for half a year in such a situation where chaos was just beginning to reveal itself, he owed the Imperial Court an explanation.

Shen Yi walked back to his courtyard alone, pushed open the door, and sat on the edge of the bed.

The trip had been quite fruitful; not only had he established a legitimate foothold in Shen Zhou, but he had also obtained the Three Teachings True Method such as the Taixu Dao Fruit, which truly solidified his standing.