I was forced to leave the world of immortal cultivation after being transformed into a loser.

Leng Jiaojiao wanted to say something but stopped herself.

She looked at Gu Liyue in silence, with a conflicted expression.

Gu Liyue had no choice but to ask, "What's with that expression on your face? What's wrong?"

She said stubbornly, "I... I just... heard... I heard that my aunt Xiyue's... illegitimate daughter is you, right?"

Leng Xiaoxiao's eyes widened. She couldn't believe her younger sister would say such a thing. She shouted, "Little sister, be careful with your words."

Then she said to Gu Liyue, "My younger sister made a mistake in speaking. Please don't take it personally, Miss Gu."

Gu Liyue looked at Leng Xiaoxiao with an apologetic look and said, "It's okay."

Leng Jiaojiao stuck out her tongue, her eyes shining, hoping to get an answer from Gu Liyue.

Gu Liyue smiled and said, "Rumors stop at the wise. As for the truth, I believe it will come out one day."

After listening to Gu Liyue's words, Leng Jiaojiao found that she seemed to have said something, but also felt that she had said nothing.

What the truth is made her extremely anxious.

Seeing that Gu Liyue had no intention of clarifying her doubts, she had no choice but to nod and move on from the question.

"Sister Gu, where are your fellow apprentices? Why are there no signs of them?"

Gu Liyue knew her hobby, so she had no choice but to say, "They're all busy! After all, the sect's affairs are complicated, and someone has to deal with them. After that, they still have to practice!"

As the sect leader, Gongsun Xun felt that his companions were very talented, and there was a shortage of peak masters here, so he planned to train them to become peak masters.

Most of the daily affairs were left to them to handle. Except for a few major matters that required him to take the lead, he didn't care about other matters.

Now Nie Hengzhou is in charge of the Weapon Refining Peak; Li Xiuyuan is in charge of the Talisman Peak; Qiao Zhiwen is in charge of the Dan Peak; Yun Lizhi and Su He are in the Formation Peak; Xiahou Jingrong is arranged in the outer gate, in charge of outer gate affairs; Xiao Ju and Wen Qinnuan are arranged in the Punishment Hall.

Su He actually wanted to open up another field, he wanted to major in music.

Gongsun Xun felt that there were not many sound cultivators in Xuantian Sect now, and Su He's current cultivation level was not enough to support this sect. He asked him to work hard, and when the conditions were ripe in the future, he would naturally open up this peak for him.

Gu Liyue is engaged in business. She treats the products of Xuantian Sect as commodities and sells them to various places in Cangwu Realm. In the past two years, the reputation of Xuantian Sect has become famous in major cities.

Many cultivators buy things based on the products of Xuantian Sect. They believe that the products of Xuantian Sect are reasonably priced, of high quality, and never cheat people.

Leng Jiaojiao said regretfully, "Oh, is that so! Sister Gu, be careful when you go out these days, and don't give outsiders the opportunity to slander you."

Gu Liyue smiled and said, "I understand."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Gu Liyue tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Why don't you stay in Xuantian Sect for a few days and look around."

Leng Jiaojiao knew that Gu Liyue should go and deal with the rumors, so she didn't dare to disturb her.

"No, we didn't tell our family we were coming to Xuantian Sect this time. They thought we were out for training, so we should go back early. I just felt a little sorry for not meeting your fellow disciples."

As he said this, he glanced at the cave entrance, hoping to see at least one handsome man, but obviously, his wish was dashed.

Gu Liyue looked at her amusedly: "Then come back when you have time."

Leng Jiaojiao pulled her elder sister and said, "Okay, when I'm free, I'm going to stay in Xuantian Sect for a few days and have a good look around Xuantian Sect."

"You're welcome anytime." Gu Liyue replied with a smile.

After seeing off the Leng sisters, Gu Liyue knew that Leng Jiaojiao had come to give her a reminder.

She came to the main hall and saw Gongsun Xun sitting in the main seat, so she greeted him.

Gongsun Xun said to her, "Please sit down. I was just about to call you over."

Gu Liyue's eyes flickered: "I wonder what Master wants me to do?"

"It's nothing serious. I just wanted to see how your training has been going lately and if there's anything you don't understand."

Gu Liyue said, "I've learned all the spells I got from the library last time, so I don't have any questions."

Gongsun Xun knew that Gu Liyue, as his master, did not have to worry about her cultivation. He was just worried that the recent rumors would have too much of an impact on her.

He spoke earnestly, "Don't pay too much attention to rumors out there. In the past, to enter the immortal path, one had to sever worldly ties. Nowadays, many cultivators come from aristocratic families, so severing worldly ties isn't necessary. If blood ties hinder your cultivation, then you need to sever them."

Gu Liyue finally understood what her master meant. She said, "It didn't bother me at all. Don't worry, Master."

"I know you're a sensible child. If you're unhappy about anything, you can tell me. There are always unpleasant things in life, and sometimes you overthink things. You can talk to me about it, and I can help you analyze it."

Gu Liyue felt that her master thought she was too fragile. She smiled and said, "Master, I understand."

Gongsun Xun looked at her, waiting for her to speak, and Gu Liyue looked back at him in confusion.

The master and disciple looked at each other like this.

After a moment, Gongsun Xun urged, "Speak!"

"What?" Gu Liyue was confused.

"Are you worried about something?" Gongsun Xun said quickly.

Gu Liyue suddenly realized, "Master, I have no worries. Rumors alone can't affect me."

Gongsun Xun looked at her with relief. This was the state a cultivator should be in. Very few things could affect his state of mind. He had underestimated Gu Liyue earlier.

This was Gongsun Xun's first time being someone's master, and he really didn't know how to handle this kind of thing because he had no experience.

He thought that he should find some time to learn from the peak masters and learn how to teach disciples.

He said awkwardly, "Oh, okay, that's the best."

Gu Liyue was a little amused but also felt warm inside.

"Master, don't worry, I will be fine."

Gongsun Xun said seriously, "No matter what, you are my disciple. If there is anything you can't handle, feel free to come to me."

Gu Liyue thought that her master was too sentimental. She replied, "I know. Then I will go and practice."

Gongsun Xun waved his hand: "Go ahead."

The rumor has not yet achieved the goal that Dongfeng Linyuan wanted to achieve. The head of the Dongfeng family even developed a strong interest in Gu Liyue.

He knew that the head of the Dongfeng family had sent people to find out everything about Gu Liyue. He waited for the head of the family to take action, but he didn't expect that after waiting for a long time, there was no action. He couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

Dongfeng Linyuan gnashed his teeth in hatred. He remembered the night when Sang Lin came to see him.

In the Nanyuan study of Dongfeng Mansion, a man in a black cloak appeared beside his desk with a cloud of black air, which made him a little nervous. Thinking of the last time they parted on bad terms and he was hit by his palm, he felt a little panicked.

Sang Lin stood opposite his desk, looking at him expressionlessly without saying a word.

Unable to bear the silence between the two, Dongfeng Linyuan finally spoke first: "Sir, what is the purpose of your visit this time?"