"Could it be... that Cui Family?" the maid exclaimed softly.
She knew her young lady had once lived for four years in a renowned city, where she had met some formidable people.
Beside her, the two Golden Armor Men heard "Cui Family" and showed surprise as well. Their eyes gleamed as they looked toward Golden Chicken Ridge beneath the night sky.
"I can't be certain it was him. After all, I haven't seen him in over two years. He rode a Violet Lightning Beast straight past us. The eyes, nose, and mouth visible beneath his face guard looked remarkably similar, as did the way he habitually rode an exotic beast: gripping its mane with one hand and holding his blade like a riding crop..."
"You're incredible, Miss! It's so dark, and I only caught a fleeting, blurry glimpse, but you saw him so clearly. Is that what Beyond the Mundane People can do?" the maid chattered brightly.
She even muttered questions under her breath. Was Cui Chonghe someone her young lady knew? A close friend? Someone dear to her? Would she go and acknowledge him later?
The young lady wore feathered robes, her dark hair cascading like a waterfall. Brilliant divine light flowed in her eyes. "If it was him, why would he be here? Times have changed. It wouldn't be right to see him again. Let's wait in the forest. I only want to know whether he's that old acquaintance."
"It wouldn't be right to see him? Does he have... a problem?" The maid's small mouth fell open in astonishment.
One Golden Armor Man spoke up. "Miss, we should move farther away. City Lord Meng has gone deep into the mountains to seek branches left by the Black and White Ancient Tree for you. If the talks fall apart..."