Seeing this, Yun Yun sheathed her sword and sat back down. She was somewhat clearer-headed now.
Yun Leng was so bold; it could not be merely because these elders supported him. He must have something else to rely on.
She thought of her teacher, Yun Shan. If Lan Hong was right and Yun Leng had Yun Shan backing him, then she, the sect leader, truly was nothing but a puppet.
"I'm tired. You may all leave."
Yun Leng smiled faintly, feeling that he had Yun Yun completely under his control, and did not press her any further.
"Sect Leader, please rest well. There is no need to overwork yourself. We shall take our leave."
After Yun Leng and the elders departed, Yun Yun murmured, "Perhaps the Cloud Mist Sect truly needs a reform from the outside in."
As she spoke, Lan Hong's mysterious and powerful figure surfaced in her mind.
Meanwhile, in Jia Ma Sacred City, Lan Hong had been invited to observe an internal test held by the Alchemist Association.
It was an assessment for candidates recommended through connections from various places, meant to test their true abilities and prevent unqualified people from embarrassing themselves during the official competition.
Xiao Yan was also participating in this internal test. His recommendation slot had been given by the Black Rock City Alchemist Association.
Lan Hong had no intention of interfering with the test. He was more interested in watching the show.
That was because Nalan Yanran was also present. She had come with Liu Ling, Gu He's disciple.
Nalan Yanran hoped Liu Ling could surpass Xiao Yan, as that would make her feel a little better.
Nalan Yanran's thoughts were that complicated. When it came to Xiao Yan, she simply refused to acknowledge his excellence.
Liu Ling was not particularly bright