Although the Peak Master of Heaven Mending had fallen due to a failed breakthrough, the matter of his wife and children remained a hot topic within the Sacred Sect for several months.
Forget True Persons—even ordinary disciples were secretly gossiping about it.
Especially after they saw Lu Yang visiting Mending Heaven Peak every few days, only to be personally welcomed at the door by either Lady Ruoxiang or Chen Shuqian.
In response, most of the Sacred Sect's True Persons would curse, "Adulterous pair."
Cloud Sea of Heaven-Reaching, within Mending Heaven Peak.
"The appointment from Sacred Fire Cliff has been issued." Lu Yang placed an Imperial Edict on the table and sighed. "I was not appointed Peak Master of Heaven Mending."
The Four Inner Peaks held an exceptionally lofty status within the Sacred Sect. Even with Lady Ruoxiang personally vouching for him, the Sacred Sect could not possibly appoint a True Person who had not cultivated the Heaven Mending Scripture as peak master. Thus, Lady Ruoxiang ultimately became the peak master, while Lu Yang was granted the position of Guest Elder.
In other words, Lady Ruoxiang had not fulfilled her earlier promise.
At that thought, Lu Yang's anger immediately flared up, only to be doused when an electric sensation swept through his entire body.
"Phew."
He lowered his gaze and met a pair of beautiful eyes like autumn waters.
Even reduced to her current state, her dignified bearing had not changed in the slightest. Her slightly disheveled cloud-like hair instead made her charm stand out all the more.
"I'm sowwy."
Lady Ruoxiang obediently apologized.
A day later.
Lu Yang adjusted his collar, ending his discussion of the Dao with Lady Ruoxiang.
Though he was not fond of women, Mending Heaven Peak's cultivation method could directly transmit knowledge and insights through dual