Hearing Shen Ye address Lu Xuan, who served as a Guest Elder for the Sea Tower Chamber of Commerce, as "Junior Brother," Kong Yun was caught off guard and couldn't quite wrap his head around it.
In his memory, although Shen Ye had impressive Sword Dao skills, he was just an ordinary Loose Cultivator with no extraordinary background to speak of. He never expected Shen Ye to have such a deep-seated history.
Shen Ye seemed to discern the confusion in the young man's heart and took the initiative to explain:
"Fellow Kong, don't think too much about it. Junior Brother Lu and I once cultivated together in a sect in the East Wasteland. Out of respect for old times, he insists I keep the formality of address."
"So that's how it is."
Immediately, the matter became clear to Kong Yun.
Lu Xuan, maintaining a smile, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"I am Lu Xuan; it's a pleasure to meet Fellow Kong."