Emotion Severing Path

"Ah, yes, we're friends."

Guo Huiyu clenched the soft whip in her palm and instinctively glanced toward Xiang Yang. At least, we used to be.

Fortunately, Xiang Yang did not slap her in the face by saying something like they were not friends. Otherwise, Guo Huiyu feared she would have been too ashamed to remain here.

"I am Xiang Yang. Greetings, Master Xun. I have come uninvited this time in hopes that you might forge a saber case for me. I have already prepared the materials myself."

Skipping over the Guo sisters and Gu Nantian, Xiang Yang lifted the wooden case embedded in the ground and took several steps forward to face Master Xun. At the same time, he cast Gu Nantian a sidelong glance. If this brat dared ruin his business, it would not end with something as simple as showing off and slapping faces.

"A saber case? Other than certain specialized and intricate mechanism cases, saber cases do not seem particularly difficult. The one in your hand is somewhat crude, but it is still a type of saber case. Could there be some hidden mystery within?"

Upon hearing Xiang Yang's words, Master Xun instinctively looked toward the case in his hands. It was as if he had sensed something, and excitement stirred within him. He nearly reached out to snatch it, then realized his lapse in composure and hurriedly spoke, his face full of anticipation.

Master Xun was, after all, a man in his forties or fifties. Yet he now looked as eager as a puppy begging for food, almost suspiciously cute. Xiang Yang found it amusing, but also felt some approval. The other man had noticed something, which only showed his exceptional ability. At the very least, there was nothing to fault in his craftsmanship.

"Master Xun,