Xu Ji said gravely, "Cheng Feng is a special case. He's handsome and refined—you could think of him as a male version of Yi Jun. That alone wouldn't be a problem. The most troublesome part is his other identity: he's a Lotus Venerable Disciple."
Lu Yin narrowed his eyes. "A Lotus Venerable Disciple?"
The others' expressions grew even graver.
Xu Ji said, "You should know about the Three Venerables Nine Saints of Reincarnation Space-Time. The Ninth Grade Lotus Venerable is one of the Three Venerables. Her disciples are spread throughout the Six Directions Meeting. She accepts anyone who catches her eye, regardless of their background or cultivation. Anyone she takes a liking to becomes a Lotus Venerable Disciple. Cheng Feng isn't just one of her disciples—she's invited him three times. Very few of her many disciples have received such attention. Though he's from Illusory God Space-Time, he's even more respected in Reincarnation Space-Time. He's practically above the ordinary."
Lao Dian sighed. "To capture him, we'd have to face countless Lotus Venerable Disciples—and the Ninth Grade Lotus Venerable behind them."
"The Lotus Venerable invited him three times. You can imagine how much she values him," Gui San said cautiously. Then he looked at Lu Yin. "Prefect, I think we should report this to Prefect Wuji and let him decide."
Lao Dian said, "Even Prefect Wuji is unlikely to step in against the Ninth Grade Lotus Venerable. Unless we can establish beyond doubt that Cheng Feng is a Dark Son and leave him no chance to argue, the Lotus Venerable Disciples will be our biggest obstacle."
Lu Yin stood with his hands behind his back. He had already considered how to capture Cheng Feng while in seclusion. He knew all of this.
Going up against the Lotus Venerable Disciples and one of