A Message

The successor peak of the Misty Flower Palace, the place that Su Shun and elders gave Luo Xiulan to manage for her interest.

To inherit the sect in the future, one of the requirements was being adept at managing various activities. Thus, although this particular peak was small compared to the sect's actual assets, it would give a great experience.

Despite being a seclusive sect, the Misty Flowery Palace still dispatched its disciples and elders to the outside world occasionally, such as quests for the disciples so that they could gather merit points and exchange them in the sect.

However, those exchanges came from the sect's vault.

This successor peak was a private land of Luo Xiulan. Her permission was needed any time disciples or elders wanted to get something from here - except for today's visit.

A total of eighteen people arrived at the successor peak.

When the representatives touched the ground of this successor peak, the spiritual Qi remnants still lingered in the soil and air. Judging from the remnants, a devastating battle undoubtedly had taken place.

The once violet fields full of lavender had gone. It was as though someone had excavated the garden upside down, causing all lavenders scattered around.

Although these representatives did not know the former appearance, they could imagine how serene and beautiful it was.

"I see." Huang Yue murmured. He stood coldly, observing the area with his powerful divine sense for a while. It was like a massive hand covered the whole peak area, pressing it down. However, it did not cause any damage.

The azure zither floated in front of his chest as Huang Yue's eyes shone with brilliance light. Seamless breath. It created a Qi barrier as though one step inside this would turn life to dust.

Not sparing anything. The divine sense swept through everything and the representatives waited from the side while pathetically injecting their spiritual Qi to get a stable footing.

After a while, Huang Yue's eyes returned to normal. "Go ahead, Phoenix Empress."

Staring upfront, there was a big manor. But one corner of it was cut diagonally with a clean hit, seemingly done in one attack.

"Before that, I would like to report something worth mentioning," said Phoenix Empress. "Sect Master Su blocked Tang Chen's first attack. Then she offered the palace, but Young Master chose Wandering Fang. It was something only Guardian Fu knows in detail."

She lifted her sleeve, covering her mouth. "Senior from Wandering Fang, please confirm."

"Indeed, I welcome him with all elders." An Elder in a black, tight assassin-like attire nodded.

After that, Phoenix Empress took an alchemy furnace. A strong scent of herbs immediately assaulted the nose, leaving a bitter and sour taste on the tongue. She opened the lid, and there were several new herbs inside. She explained:

"Now, I happened to pass the route around here at that time. Believe it or not, I passed this peak, but it seemed like the battle had not started yet. The lavenders were still there intact."

"Seniors can judge that some herbs are not available even in the auction. That is because I bought these exclusive herbs in the Hundred Scent Alchemy. I am willing to expose my trade because this case is related to Young Master."

Hundred Scent Alchemy. Their disciples were a bunch of maniacs who locked themselves in their garden. Sniffing and groping plants were their daily life.

By the rule, this sect was excluded from any mundane affair. They did not need it anyway; there would be a customer as long as there was a cultivator.

But hearing the Young Master's appearance, Hundred Scent Alchemy's elders forced their sect master to participate as a host candidate. Unfortunately, the sect master firmly rejected the idea; thus, there was no representative from this sect in this meeting.

"I saw by accident, whom I believe, the Young Master. At that time, he looked cool. He was sitting by the window, and I couldn't help but admire his graceful visage."

The Phoenix Empress' eyes lit up in admiration. It was... the unsightly sight of a wrinkled old woman. Please take care of yourself, grandma.

"I hope I can stay longer, but he noticed me. I'm too old to seduce him, so I leave with my business."

"Saying this much, I am sure seniors can give a broader insight on this case."

Finishing the explanation, she immediately merged with the line, facing Huang Yue.

'Good tactic, old empress! Now I can sense the greed. You lot will stomp my sect!'

Su Shun glared at Phoenix Empress with a hint of hatred.

"Oh, do you have something to say? I wonder if there is something on my face.. because you stare at me too long." Phoenix Empress smiled behind her sleeve.

"There's nothing. Seriously, nothing." Su Shun forced a smile.

"Erm," the representative from Wandering Fang Sect cleared his throat. "I would like to add something. This is from Guardian Fu."

Huang Yue was indifferent, only giving a slight nod.

"Sect Master Su knows better, but I will pinpoint one thing. When Guardian Fu wanted to clean a mess, Young Master questioned him whether one person is considered a mess," said the Wandering Fang representative.

"One person." Huang Yue muttered. He then squatted down and grabbed a pinch of soil. Rubbing his fingers, he let the dirt fall.

"What do elders think?" asked Huang Yue.

There was a moment of silence. Everyone was kept busy with their thoughts. Some were hesitant to expose their thoughts after experiencing Huang Yue's soul power.

Su Shun, however, was bathed in a cold sweat. Precisely due to this Young Master's comment that she hesitated for a while not to teach Tang Chen a lesson.

"This old man will speak first, then." Huang Yue sighed. "If I know this sooner, we will not hold this sudden meeting."

Then he pinched the soil again, saying, "Young Master questioned Guardian Fu, not Sect Master Su. Do you know what he hinted?"

"We will never be sure what Young Master thinks, but we know that Tang Chen is most likely trivial for him. Guardian Fu is an outsider, and since Sect Master Su was present, he might give you the chance to keep your sect's reputation by solving this matter without involving outsiders."

The representatives were aghast. They immediately pondered in silence while their eyes still stared at Huang Yue.

Phoenix Empress was taken aback slightly. She looked at Su Shun in a reflex and found her in a joyful expression.

Not really excited externally but internally, As though a big ice mountain had collapsed, replaced by a new spring to plant a seed of hope within Su Shun's heart.

"It's indeed due to this statement that I haven't fully put my heart into taking care of Tang Chen. Now, senior has enlightened me." Su Shun hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"I never meet Young Master in person, so it's only an assumption." Huang Yue shook his head. "However, the Holy Guardian has spoken highly about him. Keep in mind, it is strictly forbidden to favor one individual, yet the Holy Guardian slipped this information to the Four Winds."

The Four Winds.

Speaking of which, Huang Yue was one of the said four winds. He led the greatest force in the south, occupying the position of the leader of the Martial Alliance.

As the name implied, Martial Alliance was an alliance consisting of numerous forces – either sect, kingdom, or empire. Thus, being the Martial Alliance leader could be considered the lord who ruled the south part of this world.

His combat power was undoubtedly mighty. And there were three more individuals who were entitled to a similar position, ruling their respective areas.

Even if the representatives fought Huang Yue, only death would be their end.

"Alliance Leader, I have a doubt." One elder hesitantly spoke out. "What if Young Master tested the sect to see how they solve matters?"

This elder sighed, saying, "We are no longer young. Sometimes we also test the younger generation to see if they are capable of shouldering certain responsibilities."

Hearing the words, Su Shun was frightened.

'Do they know this?' As she recalled her action when she tested Young Master, she felt a cold bucket of water splash her entire body.

This was true! She indeed inappropriately stimulated Young Master.

Then again, when did Young Master show displease? Instead of so, Young Master never showed any negative response.

Phoenix Empress caught this sudden, momentary emotion. Behind her sleeve, she formed a wide grin.

"Oh my, I forgot about that, senior." Phoenix Empress glanced at

"So?" The elder gave a side-eye.

"It's just that I don't feel like it. What is the use of him testing us? Moreover, testing this place." Phoenix Empress sighed.

"Indeed. There's not much interest." The elder rubbed his chin. "What do seniors think?"

Whoosh!

A message talisman suddenly appeared in front of Su Shun.

[Young Master visits the Regnant Bear Family with Senior Sister Luo.]