Arrangements Complete, Leaving the Sect Once More

"Disciple pays respects to the True Disciple..."

At the palace gates, Chu Yan performed a proper bow of homage, appearing restrained and respectful, yet her impish expression completely gave away her purpose.

But once her words fell, Chu Mu, seated behind the desk in the hall, seemed not to have heard a thing. He showed no reaction whatsoever and continued drinking by himself.

Seeing this, Chu Yan gave a cheeky grin and immediately revealed her true colors. She trotted to Chu Mu's side. "Senior Brother, Junior Sister was wrong this time. Don't blame Junior Sister anymore..."

"This vein's affairs—why trouble an outsider?"

Chu Mu set down his wine cup and spoke leisurely. "It seems Junior Sister doesn't regard Senior Brother as one of her own..."

Chu Yan hurriedly explained, "No, no, Senior Brother. Yan'er asked around, but after Senior Brother went to the Southwest Nations, Yan'er couldn't contact you. I wanted to wait until Senior Brother returned before telling you..."

"Junior Sister, you're being so protective of that boy..."

Chu Mu abruptly changed the subject, studying Chu Yan with interest as she wore an aggrieved expression.

Though he did not finish his sentence, Chu Yan's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and she hurriedly shook her head.

At this sight, Chu Mu's gaze flickered slightly, but it returned to normal in an instant.

This seemed to have exceeded his expectations somewhat.

After all, this little Junior Sister possessed extraordinary talent and an astonishing background.

Someone like her naturally had exceedingly high standards.

In a behemoth like the Longevity Sect, there were countless outstanding young talents. Naturally, the number of people fawning over this little Junior Sister was equally innumerable.

According to his expectations, Lie Yan's existence had at most drawn this little Junior Sister's attention because of the Blade Intent talent he