Xu Yang was about to head downstairs with Qin Ze, Yue Gui, and the others when a familiar, soft laugh reached his ears.
He looked over and saw Lin Wei smiling radiantly by a nearby window, with the elegant Xiao Chen sitting opposite her.
The two sat facing each other, and Xiao Chen's flattering words kept drawing laughter from Lin Wei.
Xu Yang silently shook his head and hurried away.
Lin Cheng had asked him to look after Lin Wei where he could, but this clearly fell outside that responsibility. Besides, Xiao Chen might well be a good match. If he said too much, Lin Wei might even mistake it for romantic interest on his part.
Back in the Mighty Far Hall, countless men had fallen for Lin Wei and approached her openly or covertly, yet she had remained unmoved. He had thought her devotion to martial arts was why she avoided romance.
It turned out she simply hadn't taken a fancy to any of the men in the Mighty Far Hall.
"If you have important news, don't wait until our next gathering. Get in touch with everyone."
Qin Ze offered this reminder as they parted.
At the Wine House, the five had agreed to meet here on this day every month to share information and exchange insights into martial arts.
The five went their separate ways. After walking for a while, Xu Yang suddenly spotted someone familiar.
Jiang Fan trailed a woman like a clingy little shadow. "A Ya, let me treat you to a meal."
His face was full of ingratiating smiles, his voice gentle, as though he feared speaking too loudly would startle the woman called A Ya.
A Ya was clearly impatient. A flicker of distaste crossed her face. "I've already eaten."
Jiang Fan continued, "You