A few disciples were lounging inside—some chatting idly, others training in the corners. But the moment they saw her, they all straightened up. It was rare enough for a Core Court disciple to step foot in the Inner Court, but to visit their guildhouse of all places? Unthinkable.
Jiang Mei silently led Xun Wei deeper inside, past the gazes of curious disciples, until they reached a quiet chamber.
Inside, Xiao Fang's Solid Clone sat cross-legged, eyes closed in silent meditation.
"Fang?" Xun Wei called softly.
From within the clone's ear, her voice reached the real Xiao Fang. His eyes opened at once, as if waking from a dream.
"You're back," he said.
Xun Wei nodded and stepped closer.
"I lost," she said plainly, lowering her head.
He could already guess what she was referring to.
"I'm sure you fought well," Xiao Fang said calmly. "Come, sit."
