The Many Faces of Beauty (2)

The Azure Sea Dynasty delegation passed through the teleportation array, every one of them looking rather grim. But at the thought of soon paying respects to True Person Yu Qing, the Profound Heaven Sect's sect master, they forced themselves to perk up and tidied their appearances.

Unfortunately, they had come at the wrong time. True Person Yu Qing had been called away on urgent business, and it was Senior Brother Chu Shihan who was receiving guests in the main hall.

He wore an ultramarine disciple's robe and a plain jade crown. Silver threads embroidered hidden flowing-cloud patterns along his collar and cuffs, their sheen restrained, making his already tall figure appear even more upright and lending him a composed, dignified air.

His features were sharply defined. Though a trace of youthful keenness still lingered between his brows and eyes, it was quietly subdued by the steadiness and gravity surrounding him. Simply standing there, he formed a school of bearing that won hearts.

Not far from Chu Shihan stood an elder female cultivator, her back to the hall entrance as she spoke softly with several visitors from other sects. Whenever cultivators passing through the hall went by the two of them, they slowed their steps and offered respectful greetings. Their status as hosts was self-evident.

The group composed themselves again, and Beiming Xuan and Beiming Li stepped forward first. Beiming Xuan's gaze fell upon Chu Shihan. After sensing him briefly and discovering that he was merely at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, a trace of disdain immediately crossed his mind.

He ranked fourth among his peers in the Azure Sea Dynasty and was likewise at the Nascent Soul Early Stage. Within the clan, he still had to live by the favor of several elder siblings. His second brother and third sister