What the hell? Why is Feng Wei here too? And why is he so quiet? That was weirder than hearing him talk.
Something had changed—fast. Not overnight. No, not even a full night.
Mei Hua's eyes nearly popped out when she saw us, already packed and ready to go—packs strapped, weapons in place, good to move. A smirk curled her lips.
"What a surprise," she said. "Mother's got you all lined up already. Makes my task easier."
Xun Lian didn't even glance her way. "Hmph." One simple sound, dripping with disinterest.
Mei Hua's smirk twitched. Her teeth clenched, grinding.
I braced myself—she was the Sect Daughter, proud as hell, and didn't take disrespect lightly.
But instead of snapping, she just exhaled, holding back whatever she wanted to say.
That threw me off. Mei Hua, holding her tongue? Since when?
And then there was Xun Lian. Who the hell was she to blatantly snub the Sect Daughter like that—and get away with it?