Chapter 1283: Chapter 1280: Sect Leader Sister, Lu’s Chuzhen (First Update)

As the voice faded, a surge of golden light flowed across the firmament, followed by the sight of an auspicious cloud drifting down, and from within it, an impatient woman emerged as soon as it touched the ground.

She was a woman clad in rainbow-colored garments, her skin like creamy jade, with a figure graceful and lithe.

But at this moment, the delicate beauty of her brows and eyes was filled with excitement and urgency.

“Yu He, you’ve finally decided to return…”

Before her words were finished, the woman stood rooted to the spot in astonishment.

For she had caught sight of the two white Soul-Cleaving Lamps in the hands of Xing Yushu, and the excitement in her eyes was instantly replaced by a color of disbelief and confusion.

At the same time, Elder Ci Yun, upon seeing this woman, couldn’t help but have his complexion dramatically change, his body trembling slightly, as he whispered in shock: “Lu… Lu Senior Sister?”

That’s right!

The newcomer was none other than Lu Chuzhen, the esteemed Senior Sister and Sect Leader of Golden Cauldron Pavilion.

Her noble status and formidable strength were far beyond what Elder Ci Yun could afford to provoke.

Thus, Ci Yun’s face went through several changes, finally settling on a somewhat alarmed glance at Xing Yushu,

He didn’t understand how this seemingly unremarkable youth managed to prompt Lu Chuzhen to personally visit this place.

The crowd was also slightly stirred.

Although these scions of noble families had never met Lu Chuzhen, it did not prevent them from having heard her name.

This was a legend of Golden Cauldron Pavilion, who within a mere century of joining the sect, had become the most outstanding talent in a millennium, and was personally promoted by the Sect Leader to be the Senior Sister.

Such an existence, even after they joined the sect, they could only look up to.

At this moment, Lu Chuzhen gradually recovered from her daze, but upon seeing the two lamps white as new snow, a trace of pain swiftly crossed her eyes, then with a trembling voice she said.

“Young man, who… who is Yu He to you?”

Xing Yushu softly said: “He is… my grandfather!”

“Grandfather…” Lu Chuzhen repeated softly, a complex and inexplicable expression flickering across her face, then asked with a tone mixed with anticipation.

“Then… where is he now?”

Xing Yushu clenched his fists tightly, his voice quivering: “My grandfather has… he has passed away!”

Upon hearing these words, Lu Chuzhen trembled all over.

She had anticipated much, after all the two Soul-Cleaving Lamps certainly could not deceive.

But upon truly receiving the news, she still couldn’t contain the grief in her heart, as large tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

“You left just like that? You fool, I told you not to leave, but you insisted on descending the mountain, why did you have to do that?”

Murmuring to herself, Lu Chuzhen suddenly seemed to remember something, raising her head to look earnestly at Xing Yushu, “Did your grandfather mention anyone before his death?”

Xing Yushu was silent for a moment, then shook his head, “No, he just told me to come to Golden Cauldron Pavilion, to inherit his legacy!”

“Nothing…” Frustration appeared on Lu Chuzhen’s face, “Even in his last moments, he still wouldn’t forgive me? But how could you ever understand my dilemma?”

She stood there speaking to herself, her expression a mix of joy and sadness, elusive to decipher.

Xing Yushu was slightly taken aback, not understanding what this woman was about, and couldn’t help but steal a glance at Xue An.

But he saw that at this moment Xue An was standing silently, his face devoid of any expression.

Meanwhile, Lu Chuzhen suddenly raised her head and gave a slight smile towards Xing Yushu, “I forgot to ask, what’s your name?”

“Xing Yushu!”

“Good! Since you’re here to inherit your grandfather’s legacy, you are a friend of my old acquaintance, come with me!”

As she spoke, Lu Chuzhen was ready to lead Xing Yushu away.

But at this moment, Xing Yushu shook his head, “I cannot go!”

“Why?” Lu Chuzhen was startled.

“Because Elder Ci Yun said I failed the assessment!” Xing Yushu spoke coldly.

Lu Chuzhen’s expression darkened, and she turned to look towards the distant Ci Yun.

Ci Yun’s body trembled, and he hurried over, nodding and bowing as he said, “Greetings to the Sect Leader’s senior sister!”

Lu Chuzhen’s expression was cold, “Is what he just said true?”

A glint of coldness flashed in the depths of Ci Yun’s eyes, but he quickly explained, “This… this was not my deliberate doing, it truly was…”.

“Enough, he’s my person, who do you think you are to block his way?” Lu Chuzhen’s elegant eyebrows raised as she rebuked coldly.

“Yes! Ci Yun admits his guilt!” Ci Yun bowed deeply, but there was a flash of resentment and anger in his eyes.

Lu Chuzhen didn’t pay him any more attention, “Let’s go!”

With a wave of her hand, a lucky cloud enveloped Xing Yushu and Xue An, and then floated away.

After the area had become empty, Elder Ci Yun finally lifted his head, his expression grim as he watched the direction in which Lu Chuzhen and the others had left.

Sheng Manyu and Lu Shifa came forward together, filled with concern, “Elder Ci Yun, what should we do now?”

For them, they obviously feared Xing Yushu receiving Lu Chuzhen’s favor, since this meant their future within Golden Cauldron Pavilion would be troubled.

Ci Yun snorted, “Even though she is the Sect Leader’s senior sister, she cannot cover the skies with one hand in this matter!”

Ci Yun was no fool; on the contrary, having reached the position of an elder within the Golden Cauldron Pavilion with his not so outstanding power, he was an extremely clever person.

Therefore, Ci Yun noted Lu Chuzhen’s behavior after seeing Xing Yushu, and the words she said, all of which he observed and remembered.

Even a fool could now see that Lu Chuzhen had an unusual relationship with the boy’s grandfather.

And considering the rumors within the sect about the senior sister and the Sect Leader…

The corners of Ci Yun’s mouth revealed a sneer of coldness.

So what if you are the senior sister? If I catch you in a misstep this time, even you will not be spared the consequences.

Hence, he coldly said, “Let’s go, follow me into the Golden Cauldron Pavilion!”

Having said that, he waved his robe sleeves, leading everyone who had passed the assessment back into the Golden Cauldron Pavilion.

At the same time.

Xing Yushu had also arrived at a lofty pavilion floating above the top floor of the Golden Cauldron Pavilion.

The luxurious decor within goes without saying, but key was the strength of the Spiritual Power surrounding the place, which was simply exhilarating.

And through the window, one could see the vast land below, a sight that somewhat stupefied Xing Yushu.

Yet Xue An remained silent, just coldly watching from the side.

At this time, Lu Chuzhen asked a few questions about Xing Yuhe, but she didn’t seem to care how Xing Yuhe had died; instead, she kept asking if he had ever mentioned her.

In response, Xing Yushu could only shake his head in denial.

Lu Chuzhen felt saddened in her heart, but at that moment, the clear sound of a chiming bell rang out.

Lu Chuzhen’s complexion changed.

Because the chime of the bell meant the Sect Leader was summoning everyone!