17 It was… Xi Mubai 6yr

Translator: LonelytreeEditor: Millman97

"Xia Zhi," Junting called.
Xia Zhi turned his head to the source of the voice.
"Senior…" He said with a smile that stopped short on his face when he saw the man who accompanied Junting.
The man had a domineering presence that was hard to ignore. Even though Xia Zhi hadn't met him for a few years, he recognized him immediately.
It was… Xi Mubai.
Trailing behind him was his assistant, Chang An whom he just met a few days ago.
Mubai gave the gangly teen a once-over. He felt the teen look fairly familiar.
Their path only crossed once, which was during his wedding to Xinghe.
Xia Zhi had grown in the past few years so it was natural Mubai couldn't identify him instantly. Chang An, however, recognized him with just one glance.
Junting approached Xia Zhi, laughing as he said, "Your timing is as impeccable as always."
Xia Zhi ignored Mubai and focused on Junting. "Senior, thank you so much for your help. I couldn't find anything better out there so I have to borrow from your private library."
Junting replied, "I would have lent you some sooner if you'd just asked, but I have to say, I don't think you'll be needing these reading materials any time soon."
The books were indeed