The sun slanted westward. Night was near.
"Brother Liu, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? As it happens, neither have I. Why not join me?"
Liu Yunche walked half a step behind Wei Tianhui as Wei spoke.
Liu Yunche also wanted to learn more about the Azure Province Martial Academy. He gave a small nod. "Then I'd be honored to accept."
"Hahaha, that's more like it. No need to stand on ceremony with me." Wei Tianhui smiled warmly.
Anyone familiar with this Martial Academy True Disciple would have been stunned.
At the Martial Academy, Wei Tianhui rarely gave anyone a pleasant look. Yet here he was, all smiles and courtesy.
Wei Tianhui led Liu Yunche to the finest restaurant in Verdant Grain County: Jingyuan Tower.
On Jingyuan Tower's fifth floor stood the Fish Leaping Pavilion.
The two took their seats.
The corners of Wei Tianhui's mouth lifted, and he said gently:
"This Fish Leaping Pavilion is rather fitting. Brother Liu is like a golden-scaled fish. Now that you've entered the tutelage of Qinglü, High Cultivator, you've truly leaped through the Dragon Gate."
"You're right, Brother Wei. My master has treated me exceptionally well. These past two days, she even brought out Crimson Sun Tree Root to help me cultivate."
Liu Yunche discreetly studied Wei Tianhui, this Martial Academy True Disciple.
He understood Wei Tianhui's intentions perfectly well. Of course, he also wanted to make a connection.
Their interest was mutual.
Wei Tianhui might have bowed and scraped before Qinglü, High Cultivator, but in any county seat in Azure Province, a Martial Academy True Disciple could order the county magistrate about.
That was the state of affairs the Great Gan Dynasty's esteem for martial prowess over civil office had created.
Wei Tianhui fell silent at those words. Liu Yunche might