Chapter 19: Sect Leader
"The Sect Leader should be just up ahead," Yue Yu said, slowing to a stop.
She pointed past a row of curved stone arches, toward a narrow cobblestone path that snaked through a shaded grove:
"She likes to sit near the pond this time of day."
Hei Long nodded. "Thank you."
Yue Yu stepped aside to let him pass, but her tone turned mildly cautious:
"Just... be careful. The Sect Leader has a bit of a temper."
She rubbed the back of her head sheepishly:
"A lot of people have gotten themselves killed for saying the wrong thing. Or looking the wrong way. Or sneezing near her tea."
Hei Long raised a hand in casual dismissal as he walked. "Don't worry. I'm good with women."
Behind him, Yue Yu blinked. "A playboy...?" she murmured to herself, then chuckled softly:
"I really like his honesty..."