"The academy assigned a student over and had me bring him here."
As she spoke, Li Menghe pushed Xu Zimo forward and introduced him with a smile. "Meet your new junior brother, Xu Zimo.
"This is Shi Jian, Venerable Nu's personal disciple."
"Greetings, Senior Brother Shi," Xu Zimo followed the local customs and offered a greeting.
"Junior Brother Xu." The burly young man, Shi Jian, paused slightly in surprise.
Then he asked, "You were recommended by the academy? Does Master know?"
"He should know," Li Menghe nodded.
"Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent me to bring him here."
"Then wait here for a moment. I'll go report this to Master," Shi Jian replied hurriedly.
Watching Shi Jian's retreating figure disappear deeper inside, Li Menghe explained.
"Shi Jian was the last disciple Venerable Nu took in a hundred years ago, his closed-door disciple.
"He personally enjoys blacksmithing and is usually quite mild-tempered.
"But if someone disturbs him while he is forging, he becomes especially irritable."
"So that was why you waited more than ten minutes instead of disturbing him," Xu Zimo said with a nod.
"Yes. If you have any problems here, you can come find me anytime," Li Menghe said.
"Thank you, Senior Sister," Xu Zimo said with a smile.
"We're all from the same academy, so there's no need for thanks." Li Menghe waved her hand.
"I only hope you'll remember the academy's kindness in the future and not turn into an ungrateful white-eyed wolf."
Xu Zimo felt that there was something behind her words, but he did not ask further.
Before long, Shi Jian came running back at full speed.
His expression was somewhat troubled.
"What is it?" Li Menghe asked.
"Master said he doesn't want to see you," Shi Jian replied hesitantly.
"But he didn't directly tell you