Lakeside.

Jiang Qing'e looked at Li Luo's "stern" stance in amusement. She then looked back out at the still lake, Ye Qiuding already forgotten.

She knew he was kidding.

"Have you forgotten how the House settles disputes? Shall we adjourn to the sparring room?" she asked with a trace of relish.

Li Luo hurriedly pulled his accusing finger back. "I'm trying to have a civil conversation here. How barbaric of you. My mother really raised a bad girl."

She laughed. "That guy's reputation in the Two Star Hall is pretty good. He's probably ranked in the top three.

"We had a mission where we needed a new student. He was quite good, so we asked him. That's how I know him....