Gong Yu was still dazed when she suddenly spotted a familiar figure standing in the pavilion ahead. Her expression changed dramatically, and she froze in disbelief.
As if in a dream, a long-awaited voice came from far away, yet seemed to whisper right beside her.
"Thirteen Mister, Gong Yu, let me introduce you. This is my elder brother, Wang Yue.
"You've probably already received the news. For special reasons, I'm handing the position of Jiang Zuo Alliance leader over to my elder brother.
"The alliance will thrive under his leadership. I can promise you that, so you can rest assured."
Thirteen Mister had received the news long ago. He said solemnly, "Yes, Alliance Leader! Everyone under the Wonderful Sound Pavilion will obey the new leader's orders."
When he noticed Gong Yu was still in a daze, he quickly tugged at her sleeve.
Gong Yu felt someone tug her arm and finally snapped back to her senses. Thinking of what she had just heard, her face turned pale.
She looked at the determination in Mei Changsu's eyes and asked, still unwilling to give up, "Sect Master, are you abandoning me?"
Mei Changsu gave a bitter laugh. Under Nihuang's amused gaze, he said helplessly, "Gong Yu, I know how you feel, but you should know how I feel, too.
"In my heart, there has only ever been Nihuang. I'm truly sorry.
"Yan Yuqing and Yan Yujin's parents each had only one spouse, with no concubines, and their marriage was always harmonious.
"Ever since I was a child, I've envied the Yan family's tradition more than anything: one person for a lifetime.
"So you should understand that there can never be a place for you by my side. Since the Jiang Zuo Alliance is changing hands, you have a chance to make your