The hall was quiet and nearly empty. Whether it was the time of day or the ongoing tournament drawing attention elsewhere, only one figure stood behind the front desk—Elder Xia Lu. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw him.
She was a tall, foreign beauty from the northern islands. Her pale, almost porcelain skin and exotic yet feminine features made her very pleasant to look at. But Xiao Fang hadn't come just to admire her.
Ever since his days as an Outer Court disciple, she had been one of the few Inner Court Elders who came to him—her visits arranged discreetly through Su Yun. He always left her breathless and craving more. But now, things have changed. Unlike the last time he was here, he was the one seeking her out. She could see it in the way he looked at her, he had come for her.
"I take it you're not one for the spectacle outside?" Elder Xia Lu said.
