The GM had suggested they form relationships with certain NPCs, and he, that idiot, chose her because, and I quote, "she's too hot." Big mistake. Always be wary of women with incredible sex appeal. Not only does she practice demonic arts and backstab him, but she also manages to get close to influential people. She left him for a guy from another sect who was a hundred times more handsome than him.
Biting his sleeve in rage, he could only blame himself for not being wary of this offer that seemed too good to be true. What did he think? That the GM was going to give him such beauty and that there was nothing twisted about his personality? He should have seen it coming! Is she here to curry favor or on important business? He'd better be careful. Finally, he faces his master and greets him respectfully.
Zi Xuan returns after a long night of fighting with Jun Hie and the giant skeleton. He looks exhausted but satisfied. As he enters the sect, he notices a familiar figure approaching. It is Guiying. Her arrival and beauty seem to cause a stir among the disciples.
She has the charm of women from northern China: more self-assured, more action-oriented than talkative, more willing to accept her femininity and play on it, her presence betraying an ambition that nothing and no one can constrain.
She seems to have something urgent to tell him. However, he also notices Shoi-Ming approaching him respectfully.
"Shidi, I'm back. What's the matter? Do you have any questions for me about the child?"
Guiying, standing next to Zi Xuan, does not seem willing to wait her turn for the conversation. But Shoi-Ming doesn't want to wait his turn either, so he doesn't bother, gives the woman a fake smile and bows, still somewhat irritated with her, and goes to Zi Xuan, whispering:
"It's urgent, Shixiong, there's a problem."
He says this on purpose so that he will focus on him and they can talk in private. In fact, he looks around as if to say, 'There are people here, I'd like to talk to you alone.' He doesn't want this woman around at all.
But Guiying also intervenes, standing in front of Shoi-Ming and pushing him back slightly, as if to come between him and Zi Xuan.
"There's a problem involving the Shining Tiger Sect, I really would like to discuss this matter now."
Her voice is serious, but it's clear that she's also trying to overshadow Shoi-Ming in the conversation. A kind of rivalry develops between them, with Guiying acting provocatively towards Shoi-Ming, but quickly changing her attitude to adopt a more 'delicate' one in Zi Xuan's presence.
[ Protagonist: Qi Mastery +1, Dexterity +1, Constitution +1. ]
It looks like someone's working hard on their own. He's racking up stats so fast... it's disgusting!
This GM is useful for once, allowing him to monitor the child from a distance, it's like a hack!
"I don't allow you to touch me," Shoi-Ming scolded, pulling his sleeve back toward him with dignity, as if implying that she was more than rude.
Dare to push him? She will not get away with this. As much as she was at a higher level than his character in the RPG, he is now the right-hand man, and he will take some pleasure in making her understand her place!
"Shimei must not know that there are codes of conduct to be respected and that everything comes to those who wait. Whether or not there is a problem with your sect, the urgent affairs of one's own sect come first. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to talk to zhangmen. I won't be long, don't worry."
Ooooh, the authority! He remained polite, but made himself even stricter.
"How dare you speak to me like that, you who are nothing but a mere right-hand man! I am Guiying, a respected member of the Sparkling Tiger Sect, and I do not have to submit to your orders!" she retorted arrogantly, her eyes flashing defiance at Shoi-Ming.
"My business is as important as yours, if not more so, because it concerns the honor and reputation of our sect. I will not stand in the background while you discuss things quietly," she added
"Master Zi Xuan, please listen to me. What I have to say is of utmost importance to our sect. We cannot afford to wait!"
She turns her attention to the leader of the Ethereal Clouds Sect, seeking to convince him to give her the attention she believes she deserves. Oh, please.
[ Protagonist: Qi Mastery +1, Dexterity +1. ]
Again??
Damn, how is he improving so fast? It almost makes him want to cry if he didn't start to lose his cool. How dare she think she's so high up in the hierarchy? She may be someone in the underworld, who knows, but here she's nothing. Even Jun Hie is higher than her! However, he doesn't respond to that. He's not supposed to know her.
"It seems to me that we came to your aid recently after the accident during the purification ritual, so the least you could do is show a little patience for just two minutes, but apparently that's too much to ask. Honor and reputation aren't worth much once you're dead, so your business isn't as important as you make it out to be."
He folds his arms solemnly as the GM appears before him.
[ Your remark was particularly In Character, the GM congratulates you and gives you +2 in charisma. ]
What? Wait, he can get points for being in character? You should have said so earlier, damn it!