At those words, Lü Xuan fell speechless for a moment, and a painful, inglorious memory welled up in his heart again.
Facing his beloved disciple's gaze, Lü Xuan did not know how to answer for a moment.
He could hardly say he had earned that nickname only after Bai Xuanling fed him a Perfect Tonic Pill and his wails rang throughout the sect, could he?
"The sect recently introduced Elder Bai's newly refined pills as the Punishment Hall's highest punishment for disciples. I imagine the punished disciples resented it and gave me that nickname."
Lü Xuan sighed softly, naturally picked up his teacup, and took a sip before saying:
"Ah, what of being one of the Eighteen Immortal Sects? Heaven's secrets are in turmoil now. Who knows whether this is a sign of collapse?"
"At a time when we must be careful in everything, the elders fail to understand my painstaking efforts. They only say my Heavenly Derivation Art is second-rate and that I spout nothing but nonsense."
"Especially Bai Xuanling. I cleaned up so many messes for her in the past, yet now she remembers none of my kindness!"
"Yan Yun... tell me, how did I end up becoming the sect leader?"
Yan Yun answered calmly, "Naturally, because your character is noble, your cultivation profound, and you enjoy the support of many peak masters, Master. You were undoubtedly the right person for the role."
Lü Xuan shook his head slightly and sighed. "Ah, you haven't seen it... Being sect leader has really let me see it all for what it is..."
Yan Yun reached out to pour Lü Xuan a cup of tea and said gently:
"Master, don't overthink it. Even if you doubt yourself, you shouldn't doubt the previous sect leader of the Heavenly Derivation Sect. He must