Snow Heart Pill

Xue Manyun had always preferred quiet, so she had built Mirror Pavilion alone upon Purple Cloud Peak as her tranquil residence. Apart from close members of her own lineage, few people came here to disturb her.

She tucked away the doubts in her heart and restored a calm expression to her face. Tightening her grip on the wooden comb, she moved her mind, and it settled into her coiled long hair, adding a touch of charm to its simplicity.

Descending the wooden stairs, she opened the vermilion gates on the first floor. Outside stood a senior outer disciple in white, who was also responsible for overseeing the idle servants on Purple Cloud Peak.

"Senior Sister Xue, Junior Brother Chu has returned to the mountain gate. He displayed great Divine Might and seized first place on the arena. The First Elder sent me to notify you to welcome him at the foot of the mountain."

Though this disciple was built like a hulking brute, he had long been known for a mind as fine as dust. He bowed with utmost respect, his words brimming with delight.

He had always been close to the Mountain Lord's lineage. If Chu Canglan were chosen as Mountain Lord, he too would rise with the tide. How could he not be pleased?

The moment Xue Manyun heard this, she understood the First Elder's intentions. He wanted her to bind Chu Canglan with affection and loyalty.

Within Great Snow Ridge, everyone knew of Chu Canglan's arrogance and unruly nature. Once he gained power, his temperament would likely grow even fiercer and his madness would show itself. Someone had to keep him in check.

There were few such people under heaven, yet on Snow Ridge, there were two and a half people who could completely suppress him.

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