After accepting Ying Yue'ru as his disciple, Yun Tian stopped advancing deeper into the Sacred Spirit Heavenly Rankings and merely raised a hand, signaling Gu Lan to continue the challenge.
At his instruction, the young girl ascended lightly. In less than half an incense stick's time, she reached the very top of the rankings.
The rankings blazed with light. The enormous words "Gu Lan-first in the Sacred Spirit Heavenly Rankings" hung conspicuously in midair, dazzling the spectators outside until their eyes ached. In the end, they were all numb.
Who could have imagined that the Gu Family's cripple, whose legs had once been completely ruined and who had been unable even to cultivate, would now climb straight to the top of the Sacred Spirit Heavenly Rankings?
Yun Tian could not be bothered with the waves of groans and astonished cries outside. He turned to leave with Gu Lan and Ying Yue'ru.
But just as they passed someone, Ying Yue'ru suddenly stopped.
Not far away, Nie Li happened to raise his eyes, his gaze settling directly on her.
Their eyes met. An inexplicable tremor stirred in Ying Yue'ru's heart, and she asked softly, "Have I... seen you somewhere before?"
Nie Li's throat tightened slightly, but he remained silent.
How could he fail to recognize the person before him? In his previous life, she had been the master he revered like a father and protected as dearly as his own life. But his master had died tragically then. Now, blessed with a reunion in this life, she had become Senior Yun Tian's disciple and no longer had to fear for her life. He absolutely could not reveal anything now, or he would only create needless trouble.
Nie Li lingered no longer. Grabbing Lu Piao, he turned and left.
Lu Piao stumbled from