After leaving the Grand Jade Temple, Xuan and six other disciples were escorted down a steep flight of steps, leading all the way down to the base of the mountain.
The one leading them was an instructor he couldn't recognize. But he wasn't about to complain. At least this guy wasn't being a total douchebag and was actually doing his job of leading them.
Yet the hike down took a bit longer than expected, since by the time they got down, the sun was already in the very center of the sky.
"Alright, everyone straighten out," the instructor said, puffing out his chest. "My name is Feng Xiaodong, but while I'm instructing you, call me Brother Feng or Master Feng. No other names, understood?"
"Yes sir!"
Feels like I'm in the military again, Xuan thought, rolling his eyes.
But it seemed like Feng Xiaodong noticed, as he walked over to Xuan with a deep frown on his face.
"What's your name?" he asked coldly.
Xuan sighed. "My name's Xuan. Got some dust in my eye, my bad."
