"Aiyoh, Little Anji has grown so lovely!" Hong Nian Niang could not help but coo when Anji finally entered the banquet hall, following behind her shifu.
Apologetically, Anji managed a small smile and wave but quickly assumed a neutral expression and formal posture when she heard her shifu slam her staff onto the ground. Yan Ping had an awfully commanding presence when she needed it. Today's exchange meeting to formalise the exchange program with the seven sects and their representative could go either way. With many strong and strange personalities leading their sects, it was understandable why Yan Ping insisted on upholding formalities for the event, even if she hated them.
"Greetings to all sect leaders and representatives from the Rainbow Alliance. It is my honour to host the meeting today at the Mystical Qilin Sect. As it has been a long journey, let's start with a banquet."
