After Senior Brother Xi left, Zhang Xiaohua said nothing and continued forward, walking with his head lowered as though he were pondering something.
Seeing this, Zhang Ping'er followed cautiously behind him, one hand clutching a corner of her palace gown, not daring to say much.
After walking for a while, Zhang Xiaohua slowed slightly and asked, "Junior Sister, who is this Senior Brother Xi?"
Hearing Zhang Xiaohua ask her, Zhang Ping'er's face brightened. She immediately caught up to him and said anxiously, "Senior Brother, you must believe me. I have... no relationship whatsoever with that Yue Zhuoqun!"
Zhang Xiaohua smiled. "I know. I only want to know who Senior Brother Xi is."
"Senior Brother Xi?" Zhang Ping'er relaxed inwardly and forced a smile. "Senior Brother Xi is called Xi Mujun. He is the chief disciple of Great Elder Jing Gang, the master of Ruijin Hall. Yue Zhuoqun is Abbess Jinggang's third disciple. Senior Brother, you must believe me—I truly have nothing to do with Yue Zhuoqun!"
"Hehe." Zhang Xiaohua nodded. "I understand. But why do you call Xi Mujun Senior Brother? Aren't female disciples held in higher regard on Yi Xiang Peak?"
"Senior Brother, you do not know this." Zhang Ping'er explained, "Generally speaking, female disciples should indeed be held in higher regard on Yi Xiang Peak. But... Abbess Jinggang is different. She herself is the Cult Master's senior sister, and it is said that back then, she lost to the Cult Master by only the slimmest margin and failed to take charge of the Incense-Passing Cult. Thus, she settled for second best and took the important post of Great Elder. Moreover, Abbess Jinggang oversees Ruijin Hall, and Ruijin Hall is responsible for guarding Yi Xiang Peak's safety. The disciples guarding the peak whom you encountered when you first arrived