Lu Heng looked at Yun Shan's excited expression, as though he wanted to throw a banquet on the spot, then glanced at the token and several medicinal herbs that had been stuffed into his hands. He could not help feeling both amused and helpless.
He took Yun Yun's hand beside him and spoke solemnly to Yun Shan.
"Old Sect Master Yun, don't worry. I'll take good care of Yun'er."
Yun Yun's hand trembled slightly in his palm. The blush that had only recently faded from her face surged back again. She lowered her head, but the corners of her lips rose beyond her control.
"Ah! Good! Good!"
Yun Shan slapped his thigh, the wrinkles on his smiling face fully unfolding.
"What Old Sect Master this, Old Sect Master that? We're family from now on. Just call me Yun Shan!"
Rubbing his hands together, he winked at Yun Yun.
"Yun'er, what are you standing around for? Hurry, take Lu... take Lu Heng around our sect and let him get familiar with the place! This will be your own home from now on!"
"Yes, Teacher."
Yun Yun's voice was barely audible. Pulling Lu Heng along, she practically fled the main hall.
Behind them, Yun Shan watched their well-matched backs, and the smile on his face instantly turned inscrutable.
He turned around and bellowed energetically at the stunned elders and disciples who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
"What are you all staring at? Never seen a sect leader fall in love before?"
"Pass down my order! From today onward, Master Lu Heng shall be the Supreme Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect! His status shall be equal to mine!"
"Additionally, he is Sect Leader Yun Yun's... ahem, future husband! To see the Supreme Elder is to see the sect leader! Anyone