Chapter 10: Eastern Ravine [1].
After Fang Tian and Fang Mei left the chamber, the atmosphere gradually settled.
The doors shut behind them with a soft thud, and peace returned; quiet and undisturbed.
The only sound now was the gentle rustling of the wind brushing against the silken curtains.
Fang Yuan leaned back slightly, exhaling through his nose.
"System," he said aloud, voice low, "do I have any tasks?"
A familiar golden glow shimmered into being before him, forming a translucent screen in the air. Lines of text began to unfurl smoothly across the surface.
[QUEST: Complete the pile of pending administrative tasks on your desk.]
Reward: Spirit Gathering Formation (High-Grade Black Rank)
Status: Ongoing
Fang Yuan’s gaze drifted to the right, toward the wide, lacquered desk tucked beneath the window.
A truly tragic sight awaited him.