Bai Ye was quieter than usual for the rest of the day. He didn't say more about the mysterious power behind Twin Stars, and I was left with more questions than answers, but the pensive look in his eyes told me not to pry further. I willed my curiosity and anxiousness into silence—there was always tomorrow.
Despite his reassurance that the swords wouldn't cause me harm, I was still feeling somewhat hesitant to use them, so I practiced with my old sword in the afternoon and avoided using my spiritual power, focusing entirely on forms and footwork. I might have continued doing it for a while if Xie Lun didn't visit me the next day.
Qing-er: Master, why are you watching us? Are you jealous?
Bai Ye: I’m not the jealous type … Hey you, don’t look at her from that close!
Qing-er: …
Xie Lun: This is too much pressure. Am I being scrutinized by my future in-law?
Qing-er & Bai Ye: …
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