Su Zhenhe broke out in a cold sweat. He barely dared to breathe.
Only after the Sect Master finished reprimanding him did he say cautiously, "Among the dowry my late mother left behind was an Evil Qi Gu King."
"Ever since my mother married, that Gu King has been fed day and night on the heart's blood of people born in a yin year, yin month, and yin hour. Now, both its ferocity and its nourishing properties surpass what they once were."
"My father has already agreed to offer this Gu King to the Sect Master for your amusement."
The Sect Master's expression remained placid. He said slowly, "No matter how powerful external objects are, they're ultimately nothing. In the end, one's own strength is what matters most."
"Forming your Nascent Soul as soon as possible is the righteous path."
"Enough. You may leave."
Su Zhenhe bowed and accepted the order, but inwardly he was troubled. Had the Sect Master agreed or not?
The Evil Qi Gu King was extraordinarily precious. It was the most valuable item at the bottom of his mother's dowry chest. In fact, if his mother hadn't been doted on by her birth family, she would never have obtained such a Gu King.
If the position of Holy Son weren't so important to him, Su Zhenhe would never have been willing to bring it out.
But the Sect Master had told him to leave, and he didn't dare press for an answer...
After he departed uneasily, the Sect Master sent a voice transmission, summoning the Hall Master of Supervision.
Soon, the Hall Master of Supervision entered the palace at an unhurried pace. He wore a black robe patterned with golden designs, and his purple hair was tied behind his head. He stopped below the steps and