Seeing her persistence, Chen Qing stopped declining.
Nie Shanshan then took out another package, which contained an exquisite set of winter clothes. "I made these for you in my spare time," she said softly. "I tailored them to your size. Xu Wang Mountain gets cold in the winter, so I hope they fit."
Chen Qing accepted them, a warmth spreading in his heart. He cupped his fist solemnly. "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister."
After some small talk, Nie Shanshan remarked with a sigh, "Even though we've entered the Inner Sect, becoming a Core Disciple of the Four Veins will still take time and dedicated effort."
There were only two ways to enter the Four Veins. The first was to possess exceptional talent and receive a recommendation from one of the Four Veins' Elders, or to be accepted as a Direct Disciple, just like Senior Sister He.
