Fu Qiujiu caught sight of a great beauty in the crowd. Her fair skin, set off by thin purple gauze, appeared eerie yet enchanting; the streak of blood on her left cheek only added to her air of mystery.
"Master!" Fu Qiujiu exclaimed, rising to her feet. Tang Xian released her hand at the perfect moment, allowing her to dash toward Hua Ningxue.
Hua Ningxue wiped the blood from her cheek and double-checked with Lin Wei to ensure she was clean enough not to frighten the little dumpling. Only then did she bend down to stroke Fu Qiujiu's hair. "Oh, my precious apprentice, you've grown so much! You've become even prettier. Did you miss your Master?"
Chapter 237