The curiosity grew stronger, and the disciples began to let their imaginations run wild.

  "Tsk tsk... Zhou Xiao discovered the affair between Elder Xu and Jin Liuxiang, and Elder Xu was furious, using his connections to expel Zhou Xiao and his master from the sect!"

  "Elder Xu couldn't possibly be that kind of person, right?"

  "Sigh! Normally, it wouldn't be possible, but when it involves a woman, who knows! Especially since Jin Liuxiang is so beautiful!"

  "Oh my god! I never thought Elder Xu would secretly be such a person... Expelling Zhou Xiao's entire lineage from the Misty Sect for an Outer Sect green tea b*tch... It's terrifying!!"

  "Keep your voice down! Don't let others hear us! If the Law Enforcement Squad finds out we're talking about Elder Xu, Zhou Xiao will be a cautionary tale!"

  With those words, the disciples fell silent.

  The Law Enforcement Squad is strict now; anyone daring to discuss Elder Xu's affairs within the sect...

  At best, they lose a year's worth of spirit stones!

  At worst, Zhou Xiao is an example!

  It's terrifying... Elder Xu, how did you become like this in your old age?

  The disciples barely recognize you anymore!

  Although many Outer Sect disciples still don't believe it, the seed of Elder Xu's tarnished reputation has been pnted in their hearts.

  Sigh...

  Behind the Outer Mountain's main hall, in the Law Enforcement Hall.

  Lu Danian listened to the reports from the Law Enforcement Squad members below, his brows furrowed deeply.

  Rumors about Elder Xu are rampant in the Outer Sect, and it's impossible to suppress them...

  The w doesn't punish the masses, and the Law Enforcement Squad can't possibly arrest every disciple discussing these matters and expel them from the sect, can they?

  A middle-aged deacon, looking troubled, said, "Elder Lu... perhaps... you should advise Elder Xu to restrain himself a bit... The rumors in the Outer Mountain are spreading like wildfire."

  "I'm afraid the news about Elder Xu has even reached the Inner Mountain..."

  It's not just the Outer Sect disciples spreading rumors; even the Law Enforcement Squad deacons have been discussing Elder Xu's affairs these past few days.

  That Jin Liuxiang doesn't even try to hide it, swaggering to Elder Xu's courtyard every time.

  The Law Enforcement Squad is in a tough spot!

  Lu Danian smmed the table in anger, "Restrain what? Elder Xu is just guiding Jin Liuxiang in her cultivation! Don't let your imaginations run wild!"

  "Yes, yes..."

  The deacons were inwardly compining but dared not speak further.

  Zhou Xiao from the Law Enforcement Squad was severely injured and expelled from the sect just a few days ago for digging into Elder Xu and Jin Liuxiang's affairs...

  With such a terrifying example before them, they didn't dare utter a word about Elder Xu keeping a female disciple.

  Elder Xu... as your end approaches, why have you suddenly taken an interest in female cultivators...

  Your reputation is at stake...

  At that moment, a streak of light flew in from outside.

  In an instant, a woman in a cyan long skirt nded at the door.

  The woman had a pair of noble and lively phoenix eyes, as dazzling and captivating as stars in the night sky.

  Her stunning and ethereal beauty was like the most beautiful flower in the world, drawing all attention.

  Her fair skin glowed with an enchanting luster, smooth as the most precious jade.

  Her swan-like neck had a perfect curve, and her delicate colrbones exuded top-tier feminine charm.

  The beautiful cyan skirt clung to her body, outlining her perfect curves to the extreme.

  As the breeze blew, her waterfall-like bck hair, falling to her slender waist, swayed slightly, carrying an incredibly alluring fragrance.

  The visitor was none other than Lu Danian's master, the Sect Master of the Misty Sect, Dugu Ling!

  The people inside the Law Enforcement Hall changed their expressions drastically upon seeing the woman who entered.

  They quickly and respectfully cupped their fists, "Disciple greets Sect Master Dugu!"

  Dugu Ling's expression was slightly cold as she looked at Lu Danian, waving her jade-like hand, "All of you, leave. I have something to discuss with Lu Danian."

  "Yes!"

  The Outer Sect Law Enforcement Squad members in the hall quickly ran out, not daring to stay a moment longer.

  It's over!

  Elder Lu is finished!

  Covering for Elder Xu's keeping of a female disciple, and now the Sect Master has come to hold him accountable!

  Some deacons even felt a bit schadenfreude.

  Sect Master Dugu, please deal with Elder Lu and Elder Xu promptly.

  If this mess isn't stopped, the reputation of the Misty Sect will be completely ruined!

  For someone of Elder Xu's seniority, only the Sect Master and the Grand Elder can have any effect...

  "Lu Danian."

  Dugu Ling stood with her hands behind her back, her cold voice instantly sending a shiver down Lu Danian's spine.

  "Di... disciple greets Master!"

  Lu Danian hurriedly stepped forward, kneeling before Dugu Ling without saying a word.

  "Master! This has nothing to do with your disciple!!"

  Lu Danian was scared out of his wits, immediately selling out Xu Xiao.

  Dugu Ling's demeanor was something he had only seen three times in his life.

  And each time, it was accompanied by the fall of countless cultivators!

  Uncle Master... it's not that your nephew doesn't want to help you, but I really can't handle this!

  Dugu Ling's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her voice cold, "Tell me everything Xu Xiao has been up to tely."

  "If you dare defend him in front of me, you can go die!"

  Lu Danian's face turned pale, his eyes filled with terror.

  "Master! Here's what happened! It was all Uncle Xu's idea to keep a mistress..."

  ...

  In the bright morning sunlight, Xu Xiao y in bed, holding Jin Liuxiang, with whom he had spent the night.

  Under the quilt, her jade-like body was slightly flushed, seemingly resting, her beautiful and charming eyes closed.

  "I need to find more Daughters of Destiny."

  Xu Xiao stroked his goatee, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

  Gifts to the Daughters of Destiny can't be given mindlessly; to get more returns from the system, he needs to increase the quantity.

  Moreover, the first gift to a Daughter of Destiny can reliably trigger a critical hit.

  Even if he only gives each Daughter of Destiny a gift once, it's a huge gain.

  "Looks like I should stroll around more often; I might encounter more Daughters of Destiny."

  As a respected senior like him, just saying "we are destined" and giving a gift should be perfectly reasonable.

  Just as he was about to wake Jin Liuxiang and send her back.

  Suddenly, Xu Xiao's eyes moved, sensing an incredibly powerful spiritual energy rapidly approaching.

  "Not good!"

  "Liuxiang, hurry and get dressed, the Sect Master is coming!"

  Xu Xiao quickly got out of bed and put on his grey robe.

  Jin Liuxiang awoke in shock, and upon hearing the Sect Master was coming, her charming face turned pale.

  She knew Sect Master Dugu was Elder Xu's junior sister.

  If they were caught in such a state, the consequences would be unimaginable!

  The two hurriedly dressed, and Jin Liuxiang was about to leave.

  With a "bang," the door was bsted open by a surge of spiritual energy.

  Then, in a cyan dress, the radiant Dugu Ling stood at the doorway.

  She gnced at Jin Liuxiang inside the room, her delicate nose twitching slightly, and her expression darkened.

  Jin Liuxiang was terrified, her beautiful face losing all color.

  Looking at the stunning figure in front of her, one that made her feel inferior, her heart sank.

  This is the Sect Master of the Misty Sect, Dugu Ling?!

  "Disciple Jin Liuxiang, gre... greets Sect Master Dugu..."

  Jin Liuxiang immediately stepped forward, kneeling on the ground, performing a grand salute.

  Peerjun