The next day, in the square outside the main hall of the Flame God Hall.
Ling Feng, Ying Huanhuan, Mo Luo, Chi Yun, and Tang Xinlian had already gathered there. A petite figure stood beside Tang Xinlian, while a squad of Flame God Hall guards stood watch around the square.
"Ling Feng, this is Xin Qing, a disciple of our Flame God Hall. She comes from the Demon Region, so she can serve as your guide."
Ling Feng followed Mo Luo's gesture and saw the petite figure beside him. She was a slender girl with delicate, lovely features. She seemed rather shy around strangers, however, and hid prettily behind Tang Xinlian, stealing glances at Ling Feng with her large, dewy eyes.
But the moment her gaze met Ling Feng's, she hurriedly looked away.
So this is Xin Qing, the Nine-Tailed Fox? She's quite pretty, a beauty in the making. Her personality is much like Qing Lin's, a little timid, but endearingly so...
While silently sizing her up, Ling Feng wore a friendly smile. "Hello, I'm Ling Feng. Sorry for the trouble this time."
"L-Lord Ling Feng, you're too kind."
The girl twisted her hands together, seemingly embarrassed by Ling Feng's gaze. Her little face flushed as she lowered her head and replied in a barely audible voice.
Seeing this, Tang Xinlian shook her head, then stepped forward and gave Ling Feng a spirited smile. "Ling Feng, this is just how Xin Qing is. Please bear with her."
"You're too kind, Miss Xin Lian."
"Didn't I tell you? You can call me Xin Lian."
"Ahem..."
Tang Xinlian's sudden remark left Ling Feng a little overwhelmed. He had not expected her to be so direct even in public.
*All I did last night was eat some of your pastries and chat a