The first thing Master Seventh did was take Xu Qing to offer formal greetings to Sir Bloodsmelter. Sir Bloodsmelter smiled from ear to ear; clearly, this was one of the highlights of his life. After that, Master Seventh exchanged greetings with the others present.10

Xu Qing couldn’t just leave. He was no longer a mere dao child. Everyone knew that he was the future governor, so he would stick close to Master Seventh and start getting acquainted with the types of situations he would deal with in the future throughout Sea-Sealing County.0

The formalities lasted for about two hours. After that, the president respectfully saw them off, whereupon Master Seventh and Xu Qing went with Sir Bloodsmelter back to the Seven Blood Eyes headquarters. The one thousand swordsages also joined them; they would stay in Seven Blood Eyes for the time being.2

Qingqin, meanwhile, remained hidden in the clouds, where he gazed in the direction of South Phoenix, thinking, I wonder if I should pay a visit to Eldest Brother?16

Plumdark watched them go. She knew that they had many matters to attend to having just returned, and that it wouldn't be appropriate to intrude. But she felt happy. As she turned to head back to the Dark Serenity Sect, she glanced at...30