His words carried a trace of helplessness.
Yet he also knew that in the struggle between terrifying lineages, being able to survive was already the best possible outcome.
He had come all the way from childhood and witnessed far too many similar events. He himself had also become a chess player many times, manipulating everything from the shadows.
This was the reality of the cultivation world, and the reality of this world as well: those above ruled those below.
Hua Yunfei said, "She will have a new master. Though that person approached her with an ulterior motive, her new master genuinely likes her and has always wanted to personally guide her."
Not long after Zhou Qingran appeared, a Lower Mystery Peak Old Ancestor had taken a liking to this girl who was cold on the outside but warm within.
However, once she realized Zhou Qingran could never join the Backer Sect, she could only sigh helplessly. The two were destined to have no bond as master and disciple.
Now that such an opportunity lay before her, that Lower Mystery Peak Old Ancestor would also become Zhou Qingran's master under a new identity and lead her in cultivation.
Hearing this, the old man smiled in relief. Having another master who sincerely cared for Zhou Qingran would be a good thing for Zhou Qingran, whose heart had been wounded.
At the very least, someone would accompany her through these most painful days.
Just as Zhou Qingran summoned the furnace and was about to refine the Yellow-Robed Man and the other two to death, a roar suddenly rang out from the depths of Celestial Pivot Academy. "Stop!!"
The next instant, an old man charged over, sweeping away the furnace before Zhou Qingran with a lift of his hand.
"Old Lin." Upon seeing