The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

"Yes!" The guard bowed and retreated, his figure quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor.

The setting sun’s afterglow cast mottled shadows on the bluestone floor through the carved window lattice.

Lady Liu stood alone under the corridor, her fingertips lightly moved, and the Jade Scroll instantly turned into powder.

She gazed at the blood-like sunset on the horizon, whispering softly, "I don’t know how long I can live..."

Her voice carried a touch of desolation, "If they don’t want Han Yi to become the Family Head, they’ll either break her Dao Heart, leaving her to waste away like my little brother-in-law; or they’ll force her to make mistakes."

She walked slowly forward, her eyes flashing with complexity, "That girl is now as cold as ice; to have grown up in such an environment and still rapidly reach Divinity Transformation and Spirit Severing, breaking her Dao Heart is no easy feat."

"Then, it’s far simpler to make her commit a mistake..."

Lady Liu’s gaze gradually sharpened, "Her mother’s death is a thorn in her heart. As long as everything is pushed onto the third house..."

Her voice grew lower, "When both sides suffer, someone will surely reap the benefits."

Suddenly, she curled her lips in a cold smile, "This is the cruelty of the Noble Family. But I, Lady Liu, am not just a sheep to be slaughtered."

She clenched her fist suddenly, "I must fight for a path of survival for myself and my two sons!"

With that, she swung her sleeve and strode away.

Just as she turned the corridor, she saw a guard hurriedly heading towards the direction of the second house.

Her brow furrowed slightly, and her pace naturally slowed down.

Now that the old man has secluded himself for years, striving for Great Perfection of the Supreme Realm, for fairness, the Shen Family is currently governed by five families jointly.

However, that little sister-in-law Shen Qingni is frequently traveling outside, and the little brother-in-law Shen Juefeng is more often than not living in drunken dreams, unconcerned with worldly matters.

Overall, it is mainly the first, second, and her own third house managing family affairs.

The urgency of the gate guard leader Ni Rui raises questions about whether something unexpected has happened?

She raised her delicate hand, her figure like a phantom, instantly appearing before him, bringing forth a faint orchid fragrance.

"Greetings, madam!" Ni Rui unexpectedly almost collided with Lady Liu, hurriedly halting his steps, his forehead already sweating heavily.

Lady Liu’s lips parted lightly, "What matter is so urgent that basic etiquette is neglected?"

Ni Rui’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his eyes flickering.

Ever since the ancestor secluded himself, the second house has privately given him many benefits.

Now that a master who has condensed thirty thousand Spirit Seals has arrived at the gate, it’s a major matter that would surely be richly rewarded if personally reported.

But the lady of the third house is not one to be easily deceived...

Seeing Ni Rui hesitating, Lady Liu suddenly smiled, though the smile didn’t reach her eyes, "Forget it, I was just casually asking. Be mindful in the future, go ahead and attend to it."

"Yes, yes!" Ni Rui felt as if he had been granted amnesty and immediately bowed and retreated.

Once Ni Rui was far away, Lady Liu’s phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly, looking toward the main gate.

Ideally, a mere gate leader shouldn’t be so eagerly courted by the various houses.

But seeing Ni Rui’s earlier look of joy and surprise, it seems as though he stumbled upon a huge fortune.

"Ha, truly insatiable," she gently stroked the pearl hairpin by her temples, her lips slightly parting, "Even unwilling to use the Communication Jade Scroll, insisting on reporting personally. Is this trying to get an even greater reward?"

Before the words were finished, she transformed into a stream of light, rushing straight towards the main gate.

"Oh no, now I’ve really messed up!" Ni Rui peeked out from behind an ancient pine tree, watching Lady Liu’s distant figure, sweating on his forehead.

He slapped his thigh fiercely, his face full of regret.

Indeed, just as Lady Liu had deduced, as the leader guarding the main gate, this kind of major matter would surely receive a rich reward if reported in person.

But who would have thought, halfway, he would encounter the astute lady of the third house?

"This lady’s eyes are sharper than a hawk’s!"

Ni Rui gritted his teeth, hurriedly fumbled out a jade Communication Talisman from his Storage Bag, and swiftly reported the news.

Hope there’s still time!

...

Outside the main gate, Zhou Qing stood with his hands behind his back, while second uncle squatted nearby, idly cracking seeds.

Just then, the grand main gate of the Shen Family rippled, spreading out like water waves.

Lady Liu emerged gracefully in a dark-colored long skirt, the dark golden mandala patterns on the hem faintly visible in the twilight, seemingly alive and slowly stretching.

"Greetings, madam!" The guards saluted in unison, their voices thunderous.

Lady Liu nodded slightly, her gaze like lightning, instantly locking onto the two below the steps.

Her brows furrowed slightly, her Early-stage Spirit Severing Realm cultivation allowing her to see through the other’s realm at a glance.

"What’s happening?" With a gracious smile, she moved gracefully, secretly transmitting her inquiry to the guard beside her.

The guard dared not delay, immediately reporting the situation truthfully.

Upon hearing that the man in front had condensed thirty thousand Spirit Seals and was here to offer allegiance, Lady Liu’s eyes flashed brightly, her steps unconsciously quickening.

Until she swiftly arrived before Zhou Qing, gracefully saluting, "I am Lady Liu, from the third house of the Shen Family, greetings to the master!"

As she spoke, she deliberately emitted a subtle stroke of Spirit Severing Realm energy.

Cold gleam flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes.

This is the third aunt who sent people to assassinate Han Yi?

Truly a wicked heart!

But he didn’t show it on his face, instead, he respectfully took a step back and returned the salute, "Madam does me too much honor. I am Qingzhou, merely a Loose Cultivator from the mountains, here to seek refuge with the Shen Family."

Lady Liu straightened up, a bright smile blossoming on her face, "Master is too modest. Your presence is truly a blessing for the Shen Family. Our Shen Family..."

"Oh dear, sister-in-law, you’ve come so quickly!"

Before Lady Liu could finish, a coquettish voice floated in with the wind, carrying an intentional sweetness.