Han Yu nods in acknowledgement and follows after the disgruntled disciple, but his expression remains aloof.
Either this sect leader disappears a lot, or Han Yu doesn't really care for him.
"That's a good guess," Ni Ni says, and Xi Zirui doesn't think he's imagining her singsong tone.
Xi Zirui doesn't even bother probing her for answers.
As they walk through the sect grounds, crossing several walkways and pavilions suspended over the water, Xi Zirui gets the impression that most sect members give him only a passing once over. Not really recognizing him.
He wonders why that is. The original didn't stay in seclusion for so long that his own sect brothers and sisters could forget about him.
Han Yu walks with purpose, cutting a swath through everyone in his way and ignoring any attempts to catch his attention.
