Qu Muxi was stunned for a moment before noticing that the one standing behind Qu Tianchen was none other than Jian Shichu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
His hand involuntarily clenched at his side, and his smile stiffened before returning, "So, it's Seventh Master Jian gracing us with your presence. My apologies for not welcoming you from afar, my oversight indeed."
Ye Qingci felt that Qu Muxi's deliberately formal speech was quite amusing and couldn't help but lean in to whisper to Jian Shichu, "Suddenly I'm getting a bit of the feeling of being in another country."
Jian Shichu gave a slight smile, "You flatter me."
He knew Qu Muxi was Qu Tianchen's enemy and couldn't be bothered with pleasantries, so he just tossed three words back.
Qu Muxi's face showed some embarrassment but he dared not lose his temper.
