(I've been staying up late every day recently, my throat is painfully sore, and I've been feverish. I've finally managed to get the second chapter updated by relying on medication. Up until now, I've written 2.3 million words without taking a single day off. I'll try to maintain this record until the book is finished.)
Zhongjing City, Blue Capital Star, within the No. 19 manor of the former Minister of Finance at Blue Moon Bay.
In the giant pavilion halfway up the mountain, the expansive hall had light perfectly cast halfway through.
Half light, half darkness.
A man in his thirties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stood gracefully in the illuminated area, slightly bowing towards the darkened section.
"Mountain Master."
Following his gaze, one could see a tall figure quietly sitting on a sofa within the dark shadows.
In front of him, a porcelain cup emitted a rich fragrance.
Premium Saint Mar coffee beans, their intense aroma like flames, representing confidence and dominance.
