"And you are?"
Guo Wei feigned ignorance.
"I am Gao Qingxiong, leader of the Big Saber Gang. I've long heard of your reputation, Master Guo."
Gao Qingxiong said with a cupped-fist salute.
"Ah, so it's you, Gao. A few days ago, my old injuries flared up, so I was unable to attend your gang's assembly. Please forgive my absence."
Guo Wei returned the salute.
"It's of no concern. I came to see you today, Master Guo, to share some good news."
Gao Qingxiong said with a nonchalant smile.
"Oh? What good news?"
Guo Wei looked curious.
"I happened to learn that back when you passed the Provincial Examination, you clearly qualified as a Martial Arts Scholar. But because you were implicated by Big Saber Hong, you were denied the full honors of the title.
I imagine you must feel quite resentful. If not for Big Saber Hong, an outstanding Martial Artist like yourself would never have been denied the rank of Martial Arts Scholar.
