That midday, a few of them stopped at a small shop for some refreshments.
Just as they sat down, an elder entered from outside.
Calling him an elder might not be entirely accurate, as this person was about fifty years old, carrying a sword on his back, and after entering, he sat at a table next to Qi Er and them.
You Er noticed the weapon on his back and couldn't help but glance at him a couple more times.
The elder looked over coolly, "What are you looking at, kid?"
You Er quickly bowed to the elder, "Please forgive me, elder. It's just that your long sword seems quite unusual, so I took an extra look."
The elder looked at You Er, "My sword is nothing out of the ordinary. How do you see it as unusual?"
You Er said, "Your sword, its sheath, and hilt all look quite common, but your sword is longer and wider than normal ones."
