Defiance (9)

Elder Tianren fell silent.

After a long pause, he nodded, "You're right, Clan Leader, regardless of how powerful the Gu girl's talents are, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to shoulder this responsibility if she can't even solve her own problems. I understand what should be done now."

He joined his fists before he turned around to leave the Clan Hall.

Once Elder Tianren has left, the Clan Leader closed her eyes once again and entered into her secret cultivation...

...

Wen Ya, who was in the Secret Order disciples' living quarters, raised the teacup in her hand and gently took a sip. She then put it back down on the table. Her graceful face carried an unreadable light as her lips curled into an angle.

"Is what you've said true? Gu Ruoyun has accepted the Secret Order disciple's challenge?"