Work continues, with no time for rest.
Rod's previous life was quite leisurely; apart from studying Jiuxia, he hardly had anything else to do. And since he was among the leading researchers, the research process wasn't exhausting, lots of funding was available.
At that time, Rod felt life's monotony; no matter how much he researched, it was all ultimately illusory. He couldn't witness this real and mysterious nation.
But now Rod witnessed these mysterious Jiuxia people firsthand, with two right beside him, within reach. Yet after the ecstasy faded, came exhaustion, as secrets known in recent days echoed in his mind. He suddenly felt being the idle scholar was not so bad.
"What are you thinking about?"
Shao Liangxi appeared beside him at some point and asked unexpectedly.
"Ah!"
Her words startled Rod, bringing him out of his trance.
