"Master, I really was just passing by, it wasn't intentional…"
"Second Master?!"
As Xia Hen, still rambling and trying to shirk responsibility, was suddenly startled by these words. Second Master? Only people from the Xia family would address him that way, having traveled outside for so many years, he almost forgot this title.
Opening his eyes, Xia Hen saw a dark-skinned, large man swiftly kneeling before him, his left hand forming a palm resting on his knee and his right fist supporting him by his side, his head bowed deeply with respect and awe.
"Subordinate greets the Second Master!"
"Are you, from the Xia Family Army's Hidden Guard?"
Lin Yi nodded, "Yes, subordinate Xia Er."
Xia Er, indicating that he is the second in rank in the Xia Family Army's Hidden Guard, likely holding the position of Deputy Commander.
Xia Hen furrowed his tall brow, clearly not expecting to meet someone from the Xia Family Army in this small, obscure village outside the city.
