Chapter 69: Leaving Again (Part 1)
Perhaps it was because of his good mood, but the return journey seemed much shorter than the trip out. A faint fragrance still wafted from the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion as a constant stream of people flowed through its main entrance. The corners of Mu Chen's mouth lifted as he walked straight through a side door. This entrance was reserved for the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion's internal staff, something Qin Wu had told him.
There was nothing behind the side door, but no one usually entered this way. He made his way back to his room with practiced ease and, after shutting the door securely, at the Profound Old Ghost's strong insistence, Mu Chen retrieved the milky-white Jade Box from his Storage Ring—the one he had received in the trade with the Second Elder. The same thing happened all over again. The moment the milky-white Jade Box appeared, a rich medicinal aroma saturated the entire room.
