Question after question shrouded their hearts like fog.
They were like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any moment.
The instant they spotted the slightest opening, they would deliver a fatal blow.
Yang Lingtian knew this perfectly well, but he did not care.
With the Chaos Bead concealing him, trying to uncover his true identity was no different from a fool dreaming aloud.
The only thing he needed to do now was play the role of Liu Ruyan well.
On the evening before "Liu Ruyan" was due to depart for the Xuanling Cave Heaven,
an unexpected "visitor" suddenly arrived at Saintess Peak.
The visitor was neither someone who was usually close to Liu Ruyan nor one of Li Ao's followers.
Rather, he was a figure of considerable prestige within the Xuanba Sword Sect who had always kept a low profile.
He maintained a certain distance from both the Holy Son and the Saintess. His name was Gu Xuantong, the Great Elder of the Formation Hall.
It was said that this Elder Gu possessed earth-shaking attainments in formations and enjoyed the deep trust of the sect master, Xuan Tianba.
He usually lived in seclusion, devoted himself to researching formations, and rarely involved himself in the sect's factional disputes.
His sudden visit stirred Yang Lingtian's heart ever so slightly.
"Elder Gu, your esteemed presence honors us. Ruyan was unable to greet you from afar. Please forgive me."
The "Liu Ruyan" played by Yang Lingtian still wore that same "frail" appearance.
Gu Xuantong's beard and hair were completely white, and his face was thin and austere, yet his eyes were exceptionally bright, as though they could see straight through the human heart.
He carried an antique jade box in his hand, and a warm smile touched his face.
"Your