"So I'm a little different from you. You can't make fun of me."
"Ah!" Han Xuan pretended to be surprised, even bending down as a sly glint appeared in her eyes. "Then does that mean Brother Wuhen should call me Big Sister now? Hehe."
She had known for a long time that Uncle Xun and Brother Wuhen weren't members of the Human Race. News in the Gan Kingdom wasn't exactly hard to come by these days. Immortals ruled the world, and countless races filled the lands beyond. Who didn't know that?
Uncle Xun had told everyone when he first came to the village, so no one was particularly surprised. As long as they weren't monsters or demons, that was fine.
Besides, Uncle Xun was highly respected and had saved many lives. Who would dare show him disrespect?
Even her father had said that he was a reclusive master, and they shouldn't bother him too often. They weren't ignorant mountain folk; times had changed long ago.
Qian Wuhen paused, seeing through Han Xuan's teasing act. Turning his head, he said, "Little Sister Han Xuan, I didn't expect you to start teasing your Brother Wuhen too."
Han Xuan giggled, her eyes sparkling. "Brother Wuhen, I came back this time to tell you some good news."
"Hmm?" Qian Wuhen looked puzzled. "What news?"
"Father won't make me marry anymore." Han Xuan spoke softly, a shy flush on her face. "An Immortal Gate is recruiting disciples in the city. I have a Spiritual Root, so I was selected."
"Little Sister Han Xuan, is it the Five Aggregates Sect?!" Qian Wuhen's eyes lit up. It would be wonderful if she could cultivate immortality.
Over the years, he had learned that the Human Race lived very short lives. Before a hundred years had passed, they would