Only Gu Yuexi and the elder remained in the conference room.
The elder looked Gu Yuexi up and down, a kind smile spreading across his face like that of a friendly neighborhood grandfather.
"Truly, heroes are forged in youth... oh, wait, a young heroine in this case."
"Gu, I hope I'm not disturbing your rest? Here, have a seat. Don't be formal."
He pointed to the chair opposite him.
Gu Yuexi didn't sit, merely standing there quietly.
"Get to the point."
The smile on the elder's face stiffened slightly. He cleared his throat and introduced himself.
"I am a special commissioner from the Education Department. My surname is Wang. I've come today on behalf of the authorities, primarily to reward you for your brilliant performance in the International Youth Martial Dao Competition, and... to coordinate."
His eyes flickered as he said the word "coordinate."
Then, with a grand wave of his hand...
CLATTER—
