The layout and scenery were basically the same as when he had left.
He first opened his Storage Bag and released the Fire Spirit Snake. After a simple feeding, he let it roam freely within the cave while he took out the Communication Jade.
"Chief Venerate Chen, I've returned," Zhao Zuo said softly.
After barely two seconds, Chen Xiaorong's cool voice came from the Communication Jade.
"I'll come to your Cave Mansion now."
"Alright."
About ten minutes later, the gate to the Cave Mansion opened from within. Zhao Zuo rose and led Chen Xiaorong to the reception room, then began heating a kettle with Spiritual Charcoal to brew a simple pot of Cold Thorn tea.
