It was immediately clear to Gu Zi that Professor Xu was not one for socializing. After taking his seat, he exchanged brief pleasantries with Su Shen, but beyond that, he paid no mind to anyone else at the table. It was only then that Gu Zi recalled something Su Jing had once mentioned—Professor Xu was a man of military lineage. In fact, the only reason he had accepted Su Jing as his student, despite traditionally refusing female apprentices, was because of her artistic talent and her status as Su Shen's younger sister.
Professor Xu's visit today, ostensibly to deliver an admission letter, was, in truth, likely an excuse to meet Su Shen—the legendary Wolf King of the Imperial Military District. One could hardly blame him; admiration between heroes was only natural.
