Azure Sky Peak, before True Abode Hall.
Xu Xuan sensed Constant Light stirring, but showed nothing outwardly. He welcomed the visitor with a smile and had Liu Xiaowen lead this direct-line disciple of the Hollow Sword Gate into the side hall reserved for guests.
"Master, this is Qi Wen, Zuo Hemo's eldest disciple."
Liu Xiaowen went ahead to report the visitor's identity to Xu Xuan. During his youthful trials in the Underground Palace, he had met this direct-line disciple of the Hollow Sword Gate once.
Xu Xuan said little. He entered the hall and quietly took the host's seat, inviting Qi Wen to sit in the guest's seat while Liu Xiaowen stood by.
Dusk had arrived, and night was about to fall.
Qi Wen wore silver-gray Daoist robes, with intricate star patterns embroidered on the sleeves. His features were handsome and upright, his sword-like brows and star-bright eyes radiating a stern righteousness. His movements were crisp, revealing a bold and generous spirit.
"Greetings, Abbey Master. I am Qi Wen of the Hollow Sword Gate, here at our sect master's command to pay my respects to your abbey."
Qi Wen stepped forward to salute first, his voice clear as ice being struck and jade being tapped.
"There is no need for such ceremony. Sect Master Zuo has long enjoyed a reputation for chivalry, and I admire him as well. Unfortunately, we had no contact before. I should have sent someone to visit him, yet you have come first, Qi Wen."
Xu Xuan replied with a smile while examining the young man's cultivation, silently comparing him with his own disciple.
Second level of Qi Refining, with a sound foundation. But he is two or three years older than Xiaowen. Now that Xiaowen has obtained the seal script, he should gradually surpass him.