"We can accept him being stronger than you," she conceded. "But surpassing both your father and myself is a harder pill to swallow."
Zhao Huaian echoed her skepticism, standing beside Huang Yueling. "Exactly. Wild claims don't bode well for a first impression, especially towards your new teacher."
Lu Yu, ever easygoing, simply smiled. "No worries; you two carry on with the lesson. I have something else to attend to."
"But Master, you should stay for her lecture," Jiang Ling protested. "Maybe you can help check out her theories."
Lu Yu waved a dismissive hand. "This is your training, not mine. My presence might disrupt things."
Jiang Ling sighed, seemingly resigned.
Suddenly, Huang Yueling turned to Zhao Huaian, a question sparking in her eyes. "On my way here, I overheard whispers of the monstrous crocodile in the forest being slain."
