The next morning, when Scarlet Pinnacle Manor was still shrouded in a thin layer of mist, Vera, who was not wearing any makeup, tied her long hair into a ponytail and put on an inconspicuous summer dress as she headed to Mount Qi alone.

Both Logan and Emmett had suggested that she bring bodyguards along with her to ensure her safety, but Vera had refused.

One’s environment shouldn’t affect one’s ability to find inner peace. For Vera, since she had decided to study in Aurous Hill, she should st