Visiting an elder, by etiquette, required an early arrival.
The next day at daybreak, Lu Yao and the three of them joined Li Pei on the journey to White Cloud Observatory.
Li Pei boarded Lu Yao's vehicle and sat in the back with the two sisters.
The space inside the car was very spacious, and the three ladies sat with dignified and gentle manners, obviously well-cultured.
On the way, they spoke of Taoist Priest Zhou He, and Li Pei shared the information she knew:
"Priest Zhou was born into a prominent family from Jingzhou, his father being a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations. Before even reaching the age of 16, he had already reached the 'Oblivion' stage of Spirit Refinement,"
Liao Ya exclaimed, "Oblivion before 16?! That truly is an exceptional natural talent!"
"Indeed," Li Pei nodded, and said:
"Later, the Imperial Court dispatched 120 students to study abroad, and Priest Zhou was among them, heading to Menes to learn 'Manufacturing Studies.'