The rascally tone in the word "Master" instantly told Luo Xiu who it was. He reached out and covered the lower half of the beautiful woman's face with his palm, leaving only her eyes and the bridge of her nose exposed.
Sure enough.
One look was all it took for him to recognize her.
"Third Miss Ye?"
"What 'Third Miss Ye'? You make it sound like we're strangers. Just call me Xiao Xue, Master," Ye Ningxue corrected him, a hint of displeasure in her voice.
Luo Xiu gave her an odd look. "You say that as if we're supposed to be close."
"Of course we are! You're the master who's going to teach me the Supreme Sword Technique."
Luo Xiu said, "I am not your master, nor have I agreed to take you as my disciple." He paused. "Speaking of which, what are you doing in my house? And stealing my snacks? What's that about?"
Ye Ningxue stated righteously, "I didn't steal them. Mistress told me I could eat them."
"Mistress?"
