"Well, your name is Yun Qi. From now on, I'll also call you Little Qi." He smiled, appearing to be in a genuinely good mood, his entire countenance radiating happiness.
Hao'er cast a sidelong glance at his master, a flicker of thought crossing his mind that the nickname bestowed upon their sister was somewhat peculiar. Moreover, he couldn't help but notice the significant softening of his master's expression whenever he addressed her by that name.
Considering his master's recent, noticeably gentler treatment of his sister, coupled with the current unusual circumstances, Hao'er suppressed his burgeoning doubts. He held their mother's judgment in higher regard than his own. The fact that their mother had instructed them to become this man's disciples and follow him here was sufficient proof in his young mind that this individual was trustworthy.
