Chapter 430 The Proud Daughter of the Liu Family! Liu Ruyan!

As Jiang Yun's voice fell, the entire Spirit Sealing Hall fell into a dead silence.

Everyone looked at each other, the excitement on their faces gradually fading, replaced by shock, confusion, and disbelief.

"What? We still need three Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline to perform a Bloodline resonance?"

A middle-aged Formation Master widened his eyes, his voice full of disbelief.

"The Formation has been repaired, the runes have been completed, and yet we still need Ancient Bloodline for resonance? This… this condition is too harsh!"

"Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline are already extremely rare; just encountering one is a stroke of immense luck. To think we need three? And they must correspond to fire, wind, and dark attributes respectively? Is this a joke?"

Another old Rune Master also frowned and sighed, shaking his head.

"Harsh? Think about what Ancient Bloodline means. Those are the descendants of ancient Divine Beasts left in the world, one in ten thousand. In our Liu Clan of tens of thousands, the total number of Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline doesn't even exceed the fingers on one hand. Moreover, most are thin, insignificant branch lineages that aren't very powerful; there are almost none that can be called powerful."

"Exactly, and Grand Tutor Dongxuan mentioned Ancient Bloodline on par with the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix. The Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix is a Legendary Divine Beast; the only ones on par with it are probably the Bloodlines of ancient Divine Beasts like the Dragon Clan, Kunpeng, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger. Where are we supposed to find those?"

"Didn't you say everything was going smoothly just now? The Formation and runes were repaired, and we were just one step away. Yet this last step is harder than the previous two combined! How can anyone be reconciled to this?"

Some young Formation Masters and Rune Masters even started whispering to each other, their voices kept extremely low.

"Could it be that Grand Tutor Dongxuan has no way to activate the soul crystal at all, so he deliberately stated an impossible condition to fob us off? If we can't do it, it's not his problem; it's because the Liu Clan can't find three Ancient Bloodline beasts."

"Shh, keep it down! Don't let anyone hear you. But then again, I've never seen anything about Ancient Bloodline resonance in any ancient texts. Requiring this condition to activate the soul crystal is just too outrageous. Even the Grand Tutor Appraiser back then didn't mention this."

"Exactly, who knows if he just said it off the top of his head…"

Although these murmurs were kept very low, the Spirit Sealing Hall was extremely quiet, and everyone present was a powerful expert; their hearing was astonishing.

Many people faintly heard these doubts. Although no one echoed them on the spot, those wavering eyes and furrowed brows indicated that many people indeed harbored the same suspicions.

It wasn't that they didn't believe in Jiang Yun's ability. It was just that after half a day of tense repairs, everyone's nerves were stretched to the limit, waiting for the final moment when the soul crystal would regain its radiance.

Instead of the expected scene, they were told that an even harder condition needed to be met. This huge disparity made some people subconsciously want to find an outlet for their frustration.

Old Mo and Great Master Master Fu Shan frowned at the same time. But unlike the skeptics, they frowned not because of doubt, but because the condition was truly too difficult.

Old Mo spoke first, his voice old and solemn. "Everyone, there is no need to speculate wildly. This condition of Ancient Bloodline resonance is not something Grand Tutor Dongxuan is making up."

He paused and swept his gaze across the crowd. "I have studied this soul crystal for decades. Although I cannot fathom all its mysteries like Grand Tutor Dongxuan, I have some insight into the remnant soul of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix at the core of the soul crystal."

"As far as I know, the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix is indeed an ancient Divine Beast that possesses fire, wind, and dark attributes simultaneously. These three attributes are fused within it, inseparable. Of the three conditions Grand Tutor Dongxuan just mentioned, the first two—repairing the Formation and mending the runes—have already been verified. As for why the third condition must be Bloodline resonance, although I cannot explain it as thoroughly as he can, inferring from the nature of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, it is indeed highly likely to be a necessary condition."

He sighed, his tone filled with helplessness. "It's just that I didn't expect this third condition to be so harsh. Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline are extremely rare; possessing one is already a stroke of immense luck. As for possessing an Ancient Bloodline on par with the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, that is a one-in-ten-million chance. I have lived for nearly three hundred years, and I have only seen a few Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline. Moreover, most of their Bloodlines are not pure enough to be compared to a top-tier ancient Divine Beast like the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix."

Great Master Master Fu Shan also stroked his beard, nodding in agreement with a grave expression. "Old Mo is right. And everyone, note that this is only the first requirement. The mere fact that the Bloodline level must be on par with the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix filters out 99% of Ancient Bloodlines. The only ones that can stand on equal footing with a Legendary Divine Beast Bloodline are probably those of other ancient Divine Beasts. For example, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon of the Dragon Clan, the Great Peng Wisdom King of the Divine Peng Clan, the Nine Nether Diabolic Ox of the Nether lineage, and so on. Beyond that, ordinary Ancient Bloodlines simply cannot attract the attention of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix."

He shook his head and sighed. "Besides the requirement for Bloodline level, there is a second requirement: they must happen to be of the fire, wind, and dark attributes. This means the Liu Clan not only needs to find three Beast Tamers with top-tier Ancient Bloodline, but these Bloodlines must also correspond to fire, wind, and dark respectively. With the two conditions overlapping, it is even harder."

"Indeed. The probability is too low." Old Mo took over, his tone even heavier. "Fire Phoenix, Wind Peng, Dark Dragon—only Bloodlines of this level are worthy of resonating with the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix. And Beast Tamers of this level, let alone the Liu Clan not having them, even if you look across the entire Bone Burial Area and the entire provincial capital, you probably won't find a few."

Liu Qingyun stood before the high platform, his brows tightly locked. He was silent for a long while before slowly speaking. "Uncle Mo and Great Master Master Fu Shan are right. Although our Liu Clan has some clansmen who have contracted Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline, most of those Bloodlines are branch lineages left behind by ordinary ancient Vicious Beasts, and their grade is not high. To be on par with a top-tier Divine Beast Bloodline like the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix—honestly, the Liu Clan does not have it."

He sighed, his tone filled with helplessness and unwillingness. "It's been three hundred years. We finally found a way to repair the Formation and runes, gathered the Materials, and repaired the Formation and runes. It was clearly just one last step away, yet we are stuck on this most difficult link. If we give up now, I am truly not reconciled."

Hearing this, everyone also showed expressions of unwillingness. They had been busy for a whole half day, witnessing the recasting of the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array and witnessing 788 Ancient Soul Runes go from broken to complete. Every step condensed everyone's hard work and expectations. Now everything was ready, yet they were stuck on Bloodline resonance. This disparity was more painful than any failure.

However, Old Mo saw things clearly. He had lived for three hundred years, experienced countless hopes and disappointments, and had long learned to find a way out in adversity. "Patriarch, you don't need to worry too much. A three-legged toad is hard to find, but a young person with Ancient Bloodline might not be impossible to find."

He stroked his long beard, his tone turning steady. "I have been immersed in the Dao of runes for over two hundred years and have made many old friends. Among them, some are Elders and retainers of various major forces in Central Province, with extensive connections. I can send letters to ask if any of their young disciples have contracted Beast Tamers with Ancient Bloodline that meet these three attributes. Although I dare not say we will definitely find them, trying is better than sitting and waiting for death."

Great Master Master Fu Shan also nodded. "Old Mo is right. Although I have lived in seclusion in the Liu Clan for years, I made many old friends in the Dao of Formations back when I was in the provincial capital. I can also go and inquire. We are all fellow practitioners; if they learn that the Liu Clan has such a need, they might be willing to help out."

He paused and added, "Moreover, the Liu Clan can also release a message to the provincial capital, saying that the Liu Clan has an ancestral treasure that needs to be activated and needs to invite three friends with Ancient Bloodline Beast Tamers to come and help. If this is successful, the Liu Clan will definitely reward them heavily. The young talents of the provincial capital likely won't refuse our Liu Clan's favor; perhaps among them, there are people who meet the conditions."

Liu Qingyun heard this, and the gloom on his face dissipated slightly as he nodded. "The two Elders are right. For now, this is all we can do. I will arrange for people to handle this immediately, issuing invitations to the major forces in the provincial capital, searching for young talents who possess Beast Tamers with any of the fire, wind, or dark Ancient Bloodlines, and inviting them to the Liu Clan for a visit. If anyone can help the Liu Clan complete this, the Liu Clan will definitely reward them heavily."

He paused and sighed. "It's just that this operation will likely take a considerable amount of time. From releasing the message to arriving for the appointment, it will take at least three to five days, and at most half a month or even longer. I'm afraid the activation of the soul crystal will have to be considered in the long term."

As he said this, he suddenly seemed to remember something and changed the subject. "However, before that, I would like to try something first."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, with a hint of expectation in his tone. "My daughter Liu Ruyan's Beast Tamer possesses an Ancient Bloodline. And it is the Nether Phoenix Bloodline. The Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix is itself a variant of the Nether Phoenix lineage. Although the Nether Phoenix and the Nether Phoenix are not the same species, they are of the same origin, and the similarity in Bloodline aura is extremely high. Moreover, Ruyan's Beast Tamer happens to be of the dark attribute. Although her Bloodline aura alone is likely insufficient to meet the condition of three Bloodlines resonating simultaneously, at least it is worth a try."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Spirit Sealing Hall suddenly became lively.

"That's right! How could we forget Young Miss Ruyan!"

"Young Miss Ruyan's Beast Tamer has the Nether Phoenix Bloodline! The Nether Phoenix and the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix both belong to the Nether lineage of avian Divine Beasts; their Bloodlines are of the same origin! Perhaps we don't need three Bloodlines at all, and the Nether Phoenix Bloodline alone is enough to trigger the resonance of the soul crystal?"

"Exactly! Although the grade of the Nether Phoenix Bloodline is not as high as the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, it is definitely a top-tier Ancient Bloodline! And the advantage of being of the same origin is too great; even if other Bloodlines are of higher grade, they do not have this natural compatibility!"

"Yes, yes, yes. Grand Tutor Dongxuan mentioned resonance of three Bloodlines, but that is for foreign Bloodlines with absolutely no blood relation. But the Nether Phoenix and the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix are of the same origin; perhaps one lineage is enough!"

Everyone was discussing it, their expectations reignited.

Old Mo and Great Master Master Fu Shan also nodded repeatedly. "I have seen that girl Ruyan's Beast Tamer. It is indeed the Nether Phoenix Bloodline, of a very high grade, and can be considered outstanding among all Ancient Bloodlines. Moreover, the Nether Phoenix and the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix both belong to the top-tier Bloodlines of the Nether avian lineage, with a similarity in aura of over 80%."

Old Mo stroked his long beard, a flash of approval in his eyes.

Great Master Master Fu Shan also echoed: "Indeed. If anyone in the Liu Clan has a Beast Tamer most likely to trigger the resonance of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, it must be Young Miss Ruyan. Her Nether Phoenix, whether in Bloodline level or attribute compatibility, far exceeds ordinary Ancient Bloodlines. Perhaps it can really amaze everyone."

As the two Great Masters spoke, they turned to look at Jiang Yun simultaneously, clearly asking for his opinion.

The expression under Jiang Yun's mask did not change, he just nodded slightly, his tone flat. "Since Old Mo and Great Master Master Fu Shan both think it is feasible, then let Young Miss Ruyan give it a try."

His words were very short, without opposition, nor too much encouragement.

In fact, Jiang Yun knew very clearly in his heart. Relying solely on Liu Ruyan's single Nether Phoenix Bloodline, it was absolutely impossible to awaken the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix. The activation conditions given by the Entry Manifestation talent were written clearly. Three Ancient Bloodlines must resonate simultaneously, one each of fire, wind, and dark; none can be missing.

This condition is absolute and not negotiable. Let alone that Liu Ruyan's Nether Phoenix is only of the same origin; even if Liu Ruyan's Nether Phoenix were a direct descendant of the Nine Nether Underworld Phoenix, a single Bloodline could not awaken the soul crystal, because the soul crystal requires resonance of Bloodlines from three different dimensions. If one dimension is missing, the resonance cannot reach the awakening threshold. After all, a single log cannot form a boat.

But he didn't intend to say it now. Because this was his bargaining chip. If he stood up directly and said, "I possess Beast Tamers with three Ancient Bloodlines," it would seem too deliberate. It would also reveal his trump cards completely. Although the people of the Liu Clan would be grateful to him, they would inevitably mutter in their hearts, "Did this guy plan to use this to blackmail the Liu Clan from the beginning?" After all.

It was too much of a coincidence that all three Bloodlines happened to be in one person.

And if he let them try first, they would naturally understand that this path was a dead end.

By that time, if he stood out again and offered to help with his three Beast Tamer pets, the effect would be completely different.

He wasn't threatening the Liu family.

Instead, it would be the Liu family begging for his help.

Therefore, he simply said calmly that they could give it a try, neither opposing nor endorsing it.

He left the choice to Liu Qingyun.

Liu Qingyun nodded upon hearing this, without further hesitation.

"Elder Liu Lan, go and summon Ruyan."

Elder Liu Lan immediately cupped her hands.

"Your subordinate obeys."

She turned and walked quickly toward the gate of the Spirit Sealing Hall, her water-blue long dress trailing an elegant arc.

The stone gate opened and then closed.

Her figure disappeared outside the gate once more.

Inside the great hall, the murmurs grew increasingly heated.

"Young Miss Ruyan is the most outstanding heaven-favored daughter of our Liu family's generation, and her Nether Phoenix Bloodline is recognized as the number one Ancient Soul Runes Bloodline within the clan. If even she cannot do it, then I'm afraid we really will have to go outside to find someone."

"Who says that? I think that although Grand Tutor Dongxuan is young and his talent is indeed Heaven-Defying, the condition of three Bloodlines he proposed is, after all, just his one-sided opinion. Perhaps the actual situation isn't that harsh? Perhaps Young Miss Ruyan's Nether Phoenix Bloodline really will work?"

"That's true. Although Grand Tutor Dongxuan is a Grand Tutor Level Appraiser, he is only sixteen years old after all. Young geniuses have the Common flaw of young geniuses—sometimes they think about problems too ideally. The three conditions he proposed might just be the theoretical optimal solution, and in actual practice, it might not necessarily require all three."

"Exactly. Theory is theory, practice is practice. Young Miss Ruyan's Nether Phoenix Bloodline is of the same origin, perhaps she can find another path."

"Let's hope so. Anyway, I hope Young Miss Ruyan can succeed, otherwise the hard work of this half-day will have been in vain."

These discussions fell into Jiang Yun's ears, and he just smiled slightly without speaking.

He knew that these people were not questioning his ability, but were simply pinning all their hopes on Liu Ruyan, unwilling and afraid to think about the consequences if this path was a dead end.

After all, if three hundred years of anticipation were to fall through again, that sense of loss would be enough to make people collapse.

Time passed minute by minute.

The Spirit Sealing Hall fell silent.

Everyone stopped discussing and waited quietly.

The dim soul crystal on the high platform was still flickering slowly and faintly with a dark red light, and every flicker tugged at everyone's heartbeats.

I don't know how much time passed.

A light suddenly lit up on the stone gate.

The gate opened slowly.

Elder Liu Lan walked in first.

Her pace was a few points slower than when she left, and her water-blue long dress dragged soft waves across the ground.

And behind her, a slender figure appeared in everyone's line of sight.

It was a woman who looked to be about twenty years old.

Her figure was tall and slender, exquisite and well-proportioned, and her long dress outlined her slender waist and long figure perfectly.

She wore a light gauze shawl over her shoulders, which draped down and trailed half a foot behind her, like swirling clouds and mist.

Her long hair was like a waterfall, black and soft, with only a simple white jade phoenix hairpin holding up half of her dark hair, while the rest hung loosely behind her shoulders, swaying slightly with her steps.

The texture of her hair was excellent, and under the faint fluorescent light of the Ancient Soul Runes on the dome of the Spirit Sealing Hall, it actually shimmered with a faint dark purple luster, like the deepest star in the night sky.

Her face was even more exquisitely beautiful.

A pair of willow-leaf eyebrows, with the tails slightly upturned, carried a touch of innate coldness and detachment.

Her eyes were a faint amber color, with dark golden patterns faintly flowing deep within the pupils; her nose bridge was high and straight, her lips were thin and rosy, and her skin was as fair and delicate as fine jade, appearing to emit a faint halo in the dim environment.

From the moment she stepped into the Spirit Sealing Hall, her expression remained calm and indifferent.

There was no curiosity, no excitement, and no nervousness in those amber eyes.

It was as if this ancestral land, which buried the thousands-of-years Foundation of the Liu family, was nothing special to her.

That coldness was not a deliberate disguise, but an innate, bone-deep detachment.

Every step she took was unhurried, her posture calm and elegant.

Her long dress swayed gently around her, and the dark golden phoenix patterns on the hem of her skirt appeared and disappeared with her steps.

Standing there, she was like a lone moon, cold and distant, making people afraid to approach easily, yet unable to help but want to look up at her.

The beauty of this woman was truly peerless.

She was even a few points more beautiful than Su Qingxue.

Su Qingxue's appearance was recognized as the top among her peers in C City, but unlike the delicate and lovely beauty of Su Qingxue, Liu Ruyan's beauty was cold, distant, and untouchable.

However, if compared with Fox Immortal, she was still lacking a certain something.

Fox Immortal's beauty, besides her peerless appearance, also carried a natural, enchanting Immortal Qi; it was a unique temperament created by the Nine-Tailed Fox clan's innate charm and the Five Elements Origin Law, which could not be imitated later.

Although Liu Ruyan also had an outstanding temperament, she lacked that enchanting charm that could make people fall for her at a single glance.

But even so, her beauty was enough to make everyone present hold their breath.

With her appearance, the young Formation Masters and Rune Masters in the Spirit Sealing Hall immediately became restless.

"Young Miss Ruyan is here!"

Someone exclaimed in a low voice, their tone full of unconcealable excitement.

"She is as peerlessly beautiful as ever... To be able to see Young Miss Ruyan today, this half-day of hard work was worth it."

"Young Miss Ruyan is so beautiful... I've been in the Liu family for so many years, and every time I see her, I dare not look directly at her for more than three breaths, fearing I will lose my composure."

"Beauty is secondary; the key is that she is also strong. Young Miss Ruyan's beast is of the Nether Phoenix Bloodline, and at such an age, she has already reached a Purple Crystal Ninth Rank Peak Beast Tamer, surely unrivaled among the young generation in the entire provincial city. With both beauty and strength, she is truly the apple of our Liu family's eye."

There were also some young disciples pushing and shoving, scrambling to stand in a position where they could see more clearly.

But no one dared to step forward to strike up a conversation.

Because they knew that although Young Miss Ruyan did not reject their existence, she would never show any kindness to anyone.

That bone-deep coldness was enough to make the vast majority of suitors retreat.

Elder Liu Lan led Liu Ruyan through the crowd.

They walked straight to the front of the high platform.

Liu Ruyan stopped beside Liu Qingyun.

Her gaze first nodded slightly toward Liu Qingyun as a greeting, and then naturally fell on the dim soul crystal on the high platform.

She looked at the black crystal stone full of cracks, her amber eyes unmoving, showing no emotion.

Immediately, her gaze shifted from the soul crystal and landed on the young man wearing a silver-white mask in front of the high platform.

Their gazes met inadvertently.

Jiang Yun's eyes behind the mask were as calm as water, without any ripples.

And Liu Ruyan's amber eyes were like two deep pools, cold and profound.

The two gazes collided in the air, no sparks, no dodging, just quietly intersecting for a moment.

And in that instant, both gazes moved away.

After moving his gaze away, Jiang Yun felt a slight tremor in his heart.

Liu Ruyan was indeed very beautiful, the kind of beauty that one could never forget at a single glance.

That cold temperament was somewhat similar to Fox Immortal's, yet completely different.

Fox Immortal's coldness was the coldness of a Demon Emperor looking down on all living beings, carrying innate majesty and inviolable pride.

And Liu Ruyan's coldness was more like a lone moon in a deep boudoir, aloof, arrogant, and untainted by dust, yet not actively rejecting people from thousands of miles away.

This coldness was introverted and subtle.

If he hadn't already seen Fox Immortal's enchanting, peerless face, and if he wasn't accustomed to being with the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor, who possessed a Legendary Bloodline and was breathtakingly beautiful in her original form, Jiang Yun felt that he might also have been stunned by Liu Ruyan's beauty, and perhaps even lost his composure.

But now, he just looked at her calmly, with no ripples in his heart.

And Liu Ruyan's heart was also stirred.

Before stepping into the Spirit Sealing Hall, she had already learned the basic information about this Grand Tutor Dongxuan from Elder Liu Lan—a sixteen-year-old Grand Tutor Level Appraiser, Grand Elder of the Appraisers Guild, a young Genius personally certified by President Yun Xi.

Just now on the way here, Elder Liu Lan had also briefly recounted Jiang Yun's performance in the ancestral land.

He accurately pointed out all the problems with the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array, making Great Master Master Fu Shan concede defeat, and completely analyzed the fracture details of the Ancient Soul Runes on the surface of the soul crystal, which shocked Elder Mo.

All these things, Elder Liu Lan talked about vividly all the way, her words full of admiration for Jiang Yun.

If these words were spoken by others, Liu Ruyan might discount them, after all, words are easily exaggerated as they are passed along.

But these words came from Elder Liu Lan's mouth.

Elder Liu Lan was the newly appointed Grand Elder of the Liu family, an Eclipsing Moon Rank Expert, who had always been reticent and did not easily praise people.

Someone who could make Elder Liu Lan praise them so highly must not be an ordinary person.

Standing in front of Jiang Yun at this moment, Liu Ruyan looked at the silver-white mask that hid all his expressions and couldn't help but feel more curious about him.

Why did he wear a mask?

How did he manage to reach the Grand Tutor Level Appraiser at sixteen, while also possessing Grand Tutor Level attainments in both the fields of Formation and runes?

What did his true face look like under the mask?

These questions flashed through her mind, but her expression remained as cold as before, without the slightest fluctuation.

Just then, Liu Qingyun stepped forward, his face carrying a hint of unconcealable pride.

"Ruyan, this is the Grand Tutor Dongxuan I mentioned to you."

He turned to Jiang Yun, his tone full of high regard.

"Although Grand Tutor Dongxuan is young, only sixteen years old, he is already a Grand Elder of the Appraisers Guild and a genuine Grand Tutor Level Appraiser. Not only that, just now in the ancestral land, Grand Tutor Dongxuan accurately pointed out all the knots of the Eight Desolations Spirit Sealing Array, and even Great Master Master Fu Shan conceded defeat to his comprehension of Formations. Later, he also completely analyzed the fracture details of the Ancient Soul Runes on the surface of the soul crystal, and even Elder Mo was shocked by his attainments in runes."

He paused, his tone becoming a bit more solemn, and added a sentence deliberately.

"Great Master Master Fu Shan personally said that Grand Tutor Dongxuan's talent in Formations is above his own. Elder Mo also once sighed that young friend Dong Xuan's understanding of runes is extremely monstrous; both were said in front of me, and there is no falsehood at all."

Liu Qingyun's introduction was extremely detailed, clearly not just a casual mention.

Every time he said a sentence, he would observe his daughter's reaction, and in his tone, besides high regard, there seemed to be some more subtle implication.

It was an implication of deliberately praising another young man in front of his daughter.

Liu Ruyan understood the implication.

Her eyes moved slightly, and deep within those amber pupils, a trace of an extremely subtle change flashed.

It was a look of mixed surprise and astonishment, and although she smoothed it out very quickly, the fluctuation in that instant was still captured by a keen person.

Grand Tutor Level Appraiser, Formation comprehension that makes Great Master Master Fu Shan concede defeat, and rune attainments that even Elder Mo admits are inferior.

Any one of these three things, if placed on a sixteen-year-old youth, would be enough to shock people.

And with all three gathered, the word 'Prodigy' is not enough to describe it.

Her gaze involuntarily fell on Jiang Yun again, and this time she looked longer and deeper than before.

The face covered by the silver-white mask became even more mysterious and unpredictable in her eyes.

However, Liu Ruyan was, after all, the heaven-favored daughter of the Liu family, accustomed to seeing big storms.

She quickly suppressed the shock in her heart and returned to that cold and indifferent expression.

She bowed slightly to Jiang Yun, her posture elegant and appropriate, her voice as cold as water, yet not lacking in courtesy.

"This junior, Liu Ruyan, greets Grand Tutor Dongxuan."