Well-deserved reputation, a place to cultivate the mind

Obsideus Skipper didn't know what the situation was at Gareth's home.
He never said it, and Obsideus Skipper never asked.
But on second thought, Obsideus Skipper raised his eyebrows at Gareth.
Gareth frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
Obsideus Skipper said mysteriously, "Do you want me to take you to a place for cultivation?"
Gareth eyes suddenly lit up and he leaned over to Obsideus Skipper's ear and asked softly, "Is there something special in the sect that I don't know about?"
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