Chapter 646 - 0648: Pay Attention
Old Master Nangong graciously poured a cup of tea for Chu Ge himself, with the clear liquid casting a faint halo upon the glass. He gestured for Chu Ge to sit, then promptly took a seat beside him.
Chu Ge slowly walked over and sat down in the chair, appearing contemplative. Old Master Nangong did not disturb his thoughts, merely leisurely sipping his tea while enjoying the surroundings.
After a moment, Chu Ge suddenly smiled and shook his head towards Old Master Nangong.
"I really didn’t expect Old Master Nangong to have such skill. It seems Chu Ge has underestimated you," said Chu Ge with a laugh. Though his words sounded complimentary, genuine admiration was evident in his eyes.
Old Master Nangong clearly relished Chu Ge’s respect, but he did not admit to anything. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and asked with feigned confusion, "Oh? May I ask what Chu Ge has discovered?"
Chu Ge leant back in his chair, took a sip of tea, and sighed in appreciation before standing up. After surveying his surroundings, he finally spoke, "The weather here has been altered."
His statement was not a question, but an affirmation.
Old Master Nangong remained silent, simply watching Chu Ge with a smile.
Chu Ge wasn’t in a hurry and began to share his conjectures while observing the surroundings.
"Everything here looks normal, but in fact, the weather within a ten-mile radius centered on this villa has been altered. Here it is spring and summer all year round, without autumn or winter. Yet from the outside, one would not notice anything amiss. The real secret is hidden inside. Changing the natural climate must have taken quite an effort, and that’s why I must admit I truly underestimated you, Old Master."
"Hahaha! It seems that young friend Chu Ge is indeed well-learned. You managed to uncover such a scene and even understand what has happened. It is I, Old Master, who underestimated you," Old Master Nangong laughed heartily, not at all upset by Chu Ge’s insight into his secret.
Chu Ge spoke of a change in the climate—plainly speaking, the villa of the Nangong family, with a ten-mile radius, was controlled by an Array. Within this Array, all seasons appeared as spring or summer, with no autumn or winter, and this could not be discerned from the outside, only when inside.
The status of the Nangong family need not be mentioned, and those who could enter were not ordinary people. Even if they saw this scene, they wouldn’t discuss it much, for although the Array was not simple, it was not a rare treasure. With enough money and power, building an Array like this one at the Nangong family’s was possible, but others may not have the inclination to do so.