Although he admired Ling Zhuyun, he also understood her personality. She disliked getting involved in trivial matters, and disturbing her cultivation for no important reason would only displease her.
'Ye's concern for me... is a bit excessive...'
'I can only apologize for his feelings. I have no interest in romance; my only desire is to pursue the Dao. I only admire him as a friend.'
Only after Ye Ming had left did Ling Zhuyun gently shake her head.
Her words seemed to be spoken to herself, yet also as if she were telling them to someone else.
"Zhu Yun, you are destined to become the Sect Leader of the Jasper Pool Sect. The Supreme Elder sees in you the hope for our sect's resurgence."
"And you wouldn't want to disappoint your master."
Shortly after she spoke, a graceful, middle-aged woman with a cold and stunning beauty appeared. Her gaze seemed to hold both a word of caution and a warning.
Ling Zhuyun nodded lightly. "I understand."
