Unable to bear the oppressive silence between them any longer, the Sect Leader finally broke it.
"I'm assigning you to train under one of the elders," she said stiffly, her voice low, almost reluctant:
"Assuming… that's alright with you."
The Sect Leader forced the words out like bitter medicine, doing her best to maintain a composed, obedient tone—even if every part of her bristled beneath the surface.
Hei Long smiled instantly, clasping his hands together in mock delight.
"Why of course! I'm honored. Just one question—" he leaned slightly toward her, eyes gleaming with mischief, "—is the elder a woman?"
The Sect Leader narrowed her eyes.
"I made sure to place you with the only female elder in the entire sect," she replied dryly, clearly anticipating his antics.
Hei Long gave her a hearty pat on the back.
"Good job, slave," he said with a grin:
"You really are feeding me well."
The Sect Leader exhaled sharply through her nose, biting down a groan.
