Shangguan Ru was the first to arrive. She had just leaped down from her Flame Colt when she and more than a dozen female soldiers and Kun Society swordsmen bowed together. Smiling brightly, she said, "The Dragon King has issued the Order of No Killing. Jade City is deeply grateful. The Kun Society is small and weak, and can't offer much help, but we're willing to be the first to answer the call and abide by the order together."
"You're most welcome." Gu Shenwei stood at the entrance to the military camp and returned the courtesy. The two were unfailingly polite.
Hong Fu followed at the Dragon King's side, her expression alight with excitement. Although she went into the city every few days to see her instructor, she still couldn't stop herself from tearing up. Shangguan Ru went over, took her hand, and led her into the camp.
He Nu came alone, riding a small donkey. She was plainly dressed and nearly got stopped by Dragon Army patrol soldiers, who wouldn't let her pass. Only after someone recognized that she really was the Moonlight Hall's Master of the Masses did they respectfully let her through, escorting her all the way to the camp entrance.
Gu Shenwei came out to greet her as well.
He Nu didn't even dismount. She nodded to everyone and rode her donkey into the camp.
Han Fen didn't want the Master of the Masses to look shabby, so she copied Hong Fu's expression and began sobbing. She led the donkey by the reins, guiding the Master of the Masses along the way. The soldiers lined up on either side of the road watched, puzzled, and assumed she was a common girl the Dragon King had bought by force.
This was a formal meeting. Shangguan Ru and