The silhouettes of the two gradually faded into the distance, and only after they were out of sight did Feng Muqing turn around and enter the manor.

Two hours later, Mo Yue brought the beggar into the manor. She cleaned him up before going to see Feng Muqing.

The cleaned-up beggar appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen. His facial features were resolute, and years of exposure to the sun and wind had roughened his skin.

Feng Muqing channeled ...