Night in the Frost Forest [3]

Determined to meet Chi Cheng's expectations, Huo Renyi unsheathed the dual Shuangdao sabre blades that rested in a strapped criss-crossed sheath on his back.

"You even wield Zou Jiayi's preferred blades." Chi Cheng studied the azure-blue flame designs that decorated the length of the black sabre blades. "Why is it that you choose to serve me as Zou Jiayi served Jing Ling, I wonder, but that is something you will answer yourself eventually."

Approaching Huo Renyi, Chi Cheng gestured for the taller youngster to kneel. Obeying without a word, nor his usual cynical remarks, the Huo youngster knelt. Chi Cheng laced his fingertips with his Celestial essence, swiftly carving a symbol on the youngster's forehead.