Ace leaned back in his chair, stretching lazily as he enjoyed the rare moment of peace.
"I wonder what the deal is with that old man Wuzi…" he muttered to himself, his thoughts drifting aimlessly.
— Human, don't you want to learn more advanced alchemy yet?
Ace cracked one eye open, a wry smirk tugging at his lips. "That's what those Alchemists are for. You think those bald humans are here to look pretty?"
— No, they're just outside help. You need to learn alchemy yourself.
The voice persisted, but Ace promptly tuned it out. He had no interest in playing around with cauldrons and fire when he had people to do it for him.
As the sun dipped below the horizon and the moon began to rise, Ace glanced toward the entrance. It's about time those two returned.
Right on cue, Liu Mei burst through the doorway, practically radiating excitement.
"Master!" she called, her voice bright as she threw herself at him, arms wrapping around his waist in a fierce hug.
