Within the Red Heart Sect, at Qiu Qing's residence.
"Master, Junior Brother Zhao and I are here to see you!"
He Xijun and Zhao Xuanqi arrived together, a box of pastries in her hand. He Xijun's voice rang out in the courtyard before they even reached the door.
"Ah, Xi Jun, come in."
Qiu Qing's voice soon came from within the room.
He Xijun didn't stand on ceremony. After receiving permission, she walked right up and pushed the door open.
Her relationship with Qiu Qing was unusually close—far more than a simple master and disciple. Qiu Qing saw her as a daughter, so the two of them didn't always adhere to the formal etiquette expected between a typical master and student.
After opening the door, He Xijun and Zhao Xuanqi walked into the room together.
