Apology and Compensation, Each Rejoicing

Yin Xiaojian did not even know how he had walked from the depths of the training hall to the front hall, then out of the hall.

He only knew that he seemed to have followed in Fang Shu's footsteps, drifting muddleheadedly into the front courtyard.

"Brother Fang, take care. Today, an old servant of our hall caused trouble. I hope Brother Fang will be magnanimous and explain matters properly to Hall Master Du, lest the harmony between our two halls be harmed."

"Brother Ling overstates it. Fang was also stirred up in the heat of the moment today. I hope Brother Ling will explain things to the Scorched-Tail Hall Master on Fang's behalf as well. Fang actually has considerable ties with your hall."

"Ha ha, exactly, exactly. Brother Fang was half a member of Scorched-Tail Hall to begin with. Now that you have cultivated our hall's Lead Method, we are all family."

"Farewell."

Only when Fang Shu's departing voice sounded did Yin Xiaojian suddenly snap awake.

He stood rooted at the courtyard gate, hurriedly looking toward Fang Shu. He wanted to step forward, yet did not dare. Deep down, he even felt guilty, afraid that his theft of Fang Shu's chance to enter the hall would be exposed.

Yet before leaving, Fang Shu saw that this fellow had actually come out and nodded at Yin Xiaojian.

At that glance from Fang Shu, Yin Xiaojian's face immediately grew more animated.

Amid his shame at being inferior, he could not help but straighten his chest. Flustered, he cupped his hands and returned the salute.

"Brother Fang, take care..." Yin Xiaojian forced out a smile. He wanted to walk outside and see him off farther, but Fang Shu had already crossed the threshold and departed with easy grace.

The sound on Yin Xiaojian's