Wang Li locked eyes with Palace Mistress Jiu Lan, a glint of amusement dancing in his emerald depths. "My first condition," he began, his voice dropping a touch lower, "is quite straightforward, Palace Mistress. I require your continued approval of my… relationship with Liu Xue."
Palace Mistress Jiu Lan had anticipated this. She knew the undeniable value his healing offered, a value that outweighed the unconventional nature of their relationship with her disciple. With a slow nod, she conceded, "Very well, Wang Li. I can agree to that."
He flashed her a charming smile. "Excellent. Now, for the second condition." He leaned back slightly, his gaze lingering on her form. "I propose… becoming an honorary member of the Jade Lotus Palace sect."
