building had been arranged for his convenience. A silver emblem was stitched over his chest, marking him as a disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect. The two men beside him wore the colours of allied clans, and the woman walking behind them carried herself with the careful expression of someone who wanted to avoid being noticed.
The leader spotted Gu Yangjin almost immediately. His eyes brightened, and he changed direction toward her table. "Young Miss Gu," he said, bowing with polished courtesy. "I had hoped to see you before the gathering began. It seems the rumours about your interest in old techniques were true."
Gu Yangjin returned a brief nod. "I come here when I have time."
