The eastern mountain region of Nine Lotus Academy is always silent.
Tony Clark walked alone with both hands inside his pockets while the snow leopard quietly followed several steps behind him.
His expression remained calm, but inwardly, his thoughts were a complete mess. The argument with Lily continued replaying repeatedly inside his mind.
For the first time since arriving at the academy, Tony genuinely felt frustrated.
"Women are troublesome…" he muttered under his breath.
"That's a dangerous statement for a married man." A heavy elderly voice suddenly echoed beside him.
Tony didn't even react in surprise this time. He simply turned his head lazily toward the familiar figure standing beside him.
Academy Master Da Vinci had appeared out of nowhere again. The old man walked beside him casually with both hands behind his back as if he had always been there from the beginning.
"Why so upset?" Da Vinci asked with a teasing smile.
