South of the Stream, Somebody Speaks

In the depths of the forest was a clear and shallow stream. A grill had been placed on a rock by the stream, as had some leftover roast fish.

Qiushan Jun took a newly roasted fish from the grill and stuffed it in Bai Cai's hand, saying, "While eating fish, I'll see if you can learn how to keep your mouth shut."

Bai Cai was somewhat nervous. Taking the roast fish, he began to seriously eat, not daring to voice any more opinions.

The disciples of the Mount Li Sword Sect took out their swords and began to spear the fish in the stream. For a moment, the air was filled with the splashing of water and laughter of youths.

Qiushan Jun washed his hands in the stream and then sat on the rock next to Gou Hanshi.

Gou Hanshi said, "I didn't expect that after you left the Mount Song Army headquarters, you would actually take the long way back from Hanqiu City. You came back quite a few days later than you said you would in your letter."