She quickly suppressed the thoughts in her heart and turned her face away.
"Alright, alright, everyone." Oblivious to his Master's unusual demeanor, Lin Xiao nodded slightly. "Exorcising demons, safeguarding the righteous path, and upholding justice—these are simply the duties of us disciples of the Qinglan Sect." Then, he bypassed the crowd and came directly before Niu Batian, who wore a conflicted expression. "Sect Master Niu, do not worry. I, Lin Xiao, have also prepared a grand first-meeting gift for you."
"Hmm? You..."
Niu Batian's tiger eyes widened, staring in astonishment at the handsome young man who had already removed his mask.
"Miss Su, you've been separated for five years. I imagine you can't wait any longer, can you?"
Lin Xiao smiled gently and looked back at Su Mengyao, who was disguised as a man. "Go on," he said, "let your cousin know you're safe."
"Okay!"
