Clearly, the core figures of the Spirit Willow Clan were all bewildered by Sikong Jing, this sudden disciple personally accepted by the clan chief. None of them knew when the clan chief had taken him in.
Suddenly... Thud, thud, thud!
A tall young woman approached with several young men and women in tow, scrutinizing Sikong Jing...
"What an impressive junior brother Sikong. At such a young age, you've already reached the peak of the Extreme Heaven Stage."
"My name is Ling Chuju. I'm the clan chief's granddaughter, and your senior sister."
The woman introduced herself in an even tone.
With a faint smile, Sikong Jing merely cupped his fists toward Ling Chuju. Without another word, he walked toward the bow of the ship, drawing surprised yet frosty looks from Ling Chuju and the several young men and women behind her.
At once, one man stepped forward heavily and said, "What kind of attitude is that? Senior Sister is talking to you."
Not far away, Ling Qiuyuan jumped in fright and was about to rush over to smooth things over.
Inwardly, she silently blamed him. Although you are the new Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts, you still have to play the role of my personally accepted disciple. Shouldn't you put on a proper act?
Was it really good to act so aloof and arrogant?
Yet just then, Sikong Jing turned his head and said, "Master, I smell an Aurora scent on Senior Sister Ling Chuju."
The moment those words fell, Ling Qiuyuan's expression changed drastically.
Ling Chuju, meanwhile, revealed an incredulous look...
The man who had spoken earlier immediately shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
Before his words had even faded, Ling Qiuyuan flashed straight to Ling Chuju's side. Willow branches burst forth one after another, locking her in place.
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