In a dark attic constructed from jade, candles flickered, casting a dim light.
A woman hurried up the stairs, making her way hastily toward the room. Before she could push open the door, she was stopped by another woman dressed in bright red gauze.
"The Sect Master is bathing. Is it urgent?" the attendant asked, noticing the woman's anxious expression.
After catching her breath, the woman said, "There is news about Elder Su."
Her words had barely faded when an extremely languid voice, accompanied by the pleasant sound of splashing water, came from inside the room, "Yu'er, let her in."
Hearing the voice, the woman carefully pushed open the door. Seeing the hazy silhouette with her back to her, she lowered her head.
After a moment of careful thought, she spoke softly, "Sect Master, Peony and Wood Moon have sent a message. Elder Su appeared at an inn one hundred and twenty miles outside Tao City with three women."
