No announcement needed to be made for their arrival. As they arrived, the sound of the guqin cut off abruptly, and from behind the curtain came a voice, “What is it?”

“Fixer Liu brought in a guest who came to have their saber repaired. This guest is the eldest son of He Chunhua, the new Governor-General of Xia Province, Young Master He Lingchuan. Master Li says the job will require Wu Metal. Also—”

Before he could finish speaking, the voice behind the curtain interrupted, “Wait a moment, the new Governor-General of Xia Province is surnamed He? Wasn’t he formerly the Grand Administrator of Qiansong Commandery?” There seemed to be a hint of interest in his voice as he said this.

“Yes, it should be the same man. The young master’s attendant even boasted that State Preceptor Sun was defeated by Lord He and his son together.”

“Oh? I only knew that He Chunhua had risked his life venturing into the Panlong Desert and played a crucial role. And now his son had a share in the feat too?” The voice chuckled. “Is that the truth or mere boasting?”

“That, I cannot say,” Steward Zhao replied cautiously. “I only mind my own work. Master Li, stated that the broken saber that the young master had brought out was a spirit artifact, one with its spirit eye still intact. Master Li, please speak on this furt...