Seeing the flames of gossip blazing in the eyes of the Red Luan Immortal Sect's female disciples, Chen Changming felt rather helpless as well.
After entering Northern Yuan Province, he had long since changed into ordinary robes. He did so to keep a low profile, not wanting others to recognize at a glance that he came from the Beast Taming Immortal Sect.
"I am Chen Shan, from the Beast Taming Immortal Sect. I was once honored to be a core disciple within the sect. I apologize for disturbing your sect this time."
Chen Changming braced himself and spoke politely with cupped hands.
"A core disciple of the Beast Taming Immortal Sect?"
Another female disciple widened her eyes in surprise and stared at Chen Changming. Seemingly recalling something, she asked in great shock, "Could it be... that core disciple of the Beast Taming Immortal Sect who has been the talk of the town lately, the one being hunted by the sect—is that you?"
As soon as those words fell, the other female disciples instantly fell silent. Their gazes all landed on Chen Changming, filled with surprise, sympathy, and a few traces of disbelief.
Lingyue gave a soft cough, her tone carrying a gentle reminder. "Junior sisters, don't pry into his past. Young Master Chen has just gone through upheaval and needs proper rest."
Everyone nodded obediently.
But Qin Yu could not suppress her curiosity. She stepped half a pace forward and asked, "I heard that a core disciple of the Beast Taming Immortal Sect could contract an eleventh-level Demon King. Young Master Chen, was that you?"
The moment she said this, the other female disciples held their breaths as well, looking at Chen Changming with expectant eyes.
Chen Changming's eyes remained without the slightest ripple. He merely nodded lightly. "I have