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Chen Mu patted Chen Xiaojun on the shoulder and chuckled. "Sixth, that was a brilliant move. Truly watertight."
Chen Xiaojun gazed into the distance, lifted his cooling tea for another sip, and smiled faintly. "I merely went with the flow."
Wasn't Xiao Yi the same? The Yang Family had acknowledged her as kin, and she had taken a master in the Ximen Family.
As a clan grew larger, certain things eventually had to be put in order.
Gu Yuanchao smiled beside them. Seeing Xin Shouyi still lost in his reflections, he interrupted. "All right, all right, Old Xin. Things here are settled, so stop standing around. There are a few more promising youngsters over there whose martial souls have something to do with the kitchen. Hurry over and take a look. Pick through them and see if any catch your eye."
As he spoke, he drew out a form and handed it to Xin Shouyi.
Six or seven names were clearly listed on the form, with "Bao Ruoxi" sitting prominently at the very top.
Xin Shouyi took the form, his smile widening. "All right, Old Gu. I'll go take a look."
Taking the sheet, he nodded briefly to Chen Xiaojun and Chen Mu, then turned and strode toward the children.
Meanwhile, Mai Zheling was still immersed in overwhelming joy. He rubbed his hands together and beckoned to Bao Ruoxi. "Come on, daughter! Come see where we live by the kitchens with your godfather! I'll pick out a comfortable room for you and get you something delicious to eat!"
Yet Bao Ruoxi remained where she was, a clear trace of reluctance on her little face. She did not move.
Mai Zheling paused, then crouched down and asked in puzzlement,