After the joy came reality.
Tang Kuang was only the beginning. Behind him stood the Clear Sky Sect, and that was the real trouble.
Even with Eldest Brother there, he could not make the decision alone.
She had long since lost the sense of belonging and fervor she had felt toward the sect in her childhood.
That warmth had only lasted until before her martial soul awakened at the age of six.
When she had been judged unable to break through Rank Nine and deemed worthless,
the overt and covert contempt and indifference within the sect had already worn away what little affection remained.
Now, it was not enough for the sect to bleed her dry—they even wanted to skin her and pull out her bones, squeezing every last bit of value from her.
"Aunt Yue, trust me."
Lu Yan took her slightly cool hand, his gaze firm and steady.
"Since I acted, I have already considered what comes next. I will not leave you in danger.
From now on, Moonlight Pavilion will continue as before. This matter will not affect it."
Lu Yan spoke with powerful confidence.
The Clear Sky Sect was indeed the foremost of the Upper Three Sects, and its strength was formidable.
But before the Spirit Hall, which was now at the height of its power and had influence throughout the continent, it still appeared isolated and weak.
If the Clear Sky Sect truly dared to cast aside all dignity and continue harassing them, he would not mind borrowing Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall as a "blade."
He believed Qian Renxue would be more than willing to act when given an opportunity to strike at the Clear Sky Sect.
"Mm, Aunt Yue trusts you."
Feeling the warmth and strength coming from his palm, the last