A Public Trial for Zhang Xiaofan? Utterly Absurd!

Though Hao Shuai's domineering declaration filled Lu Xueqi's heart with sweetness and joy, she still felt uneasy, worried that her master would oppose them. All she could do was bury her head against Hao Shuai's chest and deceive herself.

Sure enough, Shui Yue's expression changed when she saw the two of them. She seemed about to say something, but after a long moment, all she did was sigh quietly. This time, she had completely given up hope of Lu Xueqi becoming her successor.

Seeing Shui Yue's expression, Lu Xueqi immediately looked dejected. Hao Shuai was glad he had prepared for this in advance. He patted her reassuringly, then turned and called, "Xiao Huan, come over here."

"Yes, Big Brother!" Xiao Huan, who had been sitting quietly by herself, heard Hao Shuai call and hurried over to his side.

The various peak leaders, who had been focused on Kui Niu and Hao Shuai, only now noticed Xiao Huan. Their eyes lit up at once. She was a fine jade in the rough.

"Martial Uncle Shui Yue, this is the younger sister I took in during my trip down the mountain. Her grandfather is a fortune-teller. When he learned I was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, he asked me to bring Xiao Huan back to the mountain, hoping she could join the sect. He loves wandering the world, and Xiao Huan is too young to travel with him."

"Seeing how innocent and clever Xiao Huan was, I agreed and brought her back."

"But all the disciples on Tongtian Peak are men, and it wouldn't be convenient for a little girl like Xiao Huan to stay there. So I wanted to ask you to look after her for me."

Hao Shuai's words made Shui Yue pause. Then she understood, and gave Hao