Have been, and always will be …
I closed my eyes for a moment to quiet my surging emotions. What had I done to deserve such privilege, to deserve him?
"Speaking of your progress," Bai Ye changed the subject, "I'd like to see it. Show me your forms."
It took me a little while before I managed to find a calm voice. "Which form?" I asked.
"Pick one that's heavier on offense than defense."
I went through the options in my head and readied my stance.
The Thunderbolt form was one of the entry-level moves taught to new disciples at Mount Hua. It was a bit too basic for my current level, but the wide-open stances and aggressive attacks made it a good candidate to show my command of spiritual power, so that was the one I chose.
