417 The Fan Brothers 1 (1/2)

Off the main thoroughfare and through a tiny patch of woods, a snaking pebbled path wound through the grass leading a short way to a small bamboo forest.

Unless one was aware of this place, no one ever know that within the grounds of the Zephyr Academy, such a quiet and tranquil little spot existed.

Fan Jin led the way bringing Jun Wu Xie to come to this place. Out in the courtyard, a youth about fifteen or sixteen years of age was sweeping up the leaves from the pebbled path, and when he saw Fan Jin and Jun Wu Xie approaching, he hastily went up to greet them.

”Eldest Master, you've arrived.” The youth's eyes were filled with adulation for Fan Jin and when those eyes fell on Jun Wu Xie, they were soon tinged with query.

”Yes, and I've brought another little one to freeload for lunch. Is Little Zhuo having his lunch now?” Fan Jin stated his intentions unashamedly and that incited a suppressed chuckle from the youth, totally unable to dislike Fan Jin's candidness.

”Please enter, Eldest Master.” The youth opened the door with a smile and he extended the same courtesy to Jun Wu Xie.

The gates made from bamboo were pushed opened and a wind chime hung at the corner of the door chimed. Within the pristine bamboo forest, the chime tinkled clearly and was very pleasing to the ear.

Fan Jin turned to nod his head and led Jun Xie into the courtyard.

The courtyard was not too big, but was exquisite and delicately furnished. The dwellings seen from within the courtyard were not extravagant but simple and succinct. There were three dwellings built up and at the side of the quaint yard, a little spring ran, emptying into a small pool. The water was so clear you can see the bottom of the pool and red koi were swimming within stirring up small ripples.

With just her first glance, Jun Wu Xie loved the small yard, and the peace and tranquility in here.

The two of them were still walking when they saw a frail figure appear at the door of a bamboo dwelling directly facing them.