"Yes, I was born mortal, to a mortal family."

What would it be like to have a heavenly official for a parent, Xie Lian wondered. It must be quite a lot of expectation to live up to.

"I've studied both hand-to-hand techniques and sword techniques. I really do like swords best, but I'm afraid I don't have one with me now." He'd had such a nice collection, once...

"What about you?"