The sun rose in the east, daylight breaking over the horizon.
Another day of fine weather.
Within the banquet hall, untouched by the turning seasons beyond its walls, Wan Shenyou's obvious abnormality now caught the eyes of the others as well.
Truth be told, their conversation was no longer much of a secret from those within the hall.
They were all fellow cultivators acquainted with one another. When Gao Yuan spoke as he had, was he not also explaining his purpose to everyone besides Wan Shenyou?
"Lu Qing—that disciple was him?"
"I was wondering who that newly promoted disciple was, all mysterious and secretive. I had originally planned to go watch the excitement that day, but after the Demonic Cultivator appeared, I stopped paying attention. I never expected the Gao Clan to care so much."
"What those aristocratic Gao Clan disciples care about is probably his reputation. To advance to Golden Core in a place like the Dao Academy makes him a genius too. In the past, such disciples would usually be accepted as Inner Sect disciples."
"I wonder which elder or peak master this Lu Qing has taken as his master now."
"That, I do not know. But judging from what they are saying, he is probably not from the Law Enforcement Lineage either."
Some people whispered among themselves below, sending voice transmissions to those they knew well.
This matter was not much of a thing. It was merely a challenge.
"Did he not take the Trial Path?"
"How would I know? But it seems he did not. Otherwise, why would Gao Yuan bring it up here?"
"I wonder which lineage he went to..."
"Fellow Daoist, do you know him?"
Gao Yuan looked over and asked.
Wan Shenyou looked at him. A deep glint flickered in his eyes, but