Jiang Chen adjusted his exclusive disciple robe, greeted Ji Ruxue politely, and began calmly. "It's good to see you again, Holy Maiden. I hope you're doing well."
Then, with the same politeness, he turned to Xie Xiaojing, "And to you, Junior Sister Xie Xiaojing. I had heard of your reputation before I first arrived at the Purple Heaven Holy Land. You've definitely lived up to it."
"Your words honor me, Senior Brother Jiang Chen!" Xie Xiaojing responded shyly, her heart swelling with joy at Jiang Chen's praise.
Ji Ruxue simply nodded silently to Jiang Chen, then nudged Xie Xiaojing beside her. With a slight roll of her eyes, she asked sharply, "Xiaojing, did you forget what you came here for?"
Reminded by Ji Ruxue, Xie Xiaojing playfully stuck out her tongue and replied with a bashful smile, "Oh, no, not at all!"
"Ah, right," she added admiringly, "Senior Brother Jiang Chen is definitely the highlight of this momentous sect gathering!"
