First Line Pass, Garrison.
The steward led Ouyang Qiuhan and Sikong Yu to the front of the guard house, where the guards went to report. Moments later, a youth as sharp as a sword, exceptionally handsome, walked out from within.
Before he emerged from the garrison, he caught sight of the unparalleled beauty standing outside, Ouyang Qiuhan: "Junior sister, why have you suddenly come to One Line Pass without informing me beforehand? Does Master know you're here?"
"Senior Brother Yanran."
Upon seeing the youth stride forth, Ouyang Qiuhan offered a slight bow. The youth's name was Du Yanran, hailing from a second-class illustrious family, the Du Family, with deep academic roots. Du Yanran was among the distinguished of previous Nine Layers Mountain gatherings, a camp leader of the battalion.
