Phoenix Power: The True Colors of the Empress

After Elder Ming Zhe finished arranging Wu’er’s matters, he quickly left the Lishan Sword Sect.

He was unwilling to stay there for too long. Seeing the flattering faces of the Sect Master and others, Elder Ming Zhe could not stand it.

Why did his Senior Brother, who was wise and powerful, have such a weak and incompetent disciple? And now, that disciple was even leading the Lishan Sword Sect on a downward slope.

Elder Ming Zhe felt very helpless. He was unwilling to see the once glorious Lishan Sword Sect destroyed by their generation.

Elder Ming Zhe was originally a descendant of Cang Ming, but he was born to be a person of the Jianghu who yearned for freedom and was unrestrained. He was unwilling to participate in senseless struggles and only wanted to live a free and easy life.

Thus, he was unwilling to involve himself in the internal affairs of the Lishan Sword Sect, nor did he wish to mix with the other descendants of Cang Ming.

He only wanted to be alone and live out his life in a carefree and unrestrained manner.

Right now, Elder Ming Zhe was an old wanderer who roamed the country, enjoying the scenery. Occasionally, he would draw his blade to help when he saw injustice, all for the sake of punishing evil and upholding good, fighting for justice!

After arranging Wu’er’s matters, Elder Ming Zhe once again left the Lishan Sword Sect.

Although most people in the sect were reluctant to see Elder Ming Zhe leave so quickly, he still hurriedly departed.

Before leaving, Elder Ming Zhe entrusted Wu’er to Xiao Heng, his eldest disciple.

The person Elder Ming Zhe trusted the most and was most proud of was his eldest disciple, Xiao Heng!

Back then, Xiao Heng was abandoned in a vast expanse of snow and was discovered by Elder Ming Zhe, who was passing by. When Elder Ming Zhe first saw the child, he thought he was about to freeze to death in the snow.

To save the child, Elder Ming Zhe brought him back to the Lishan Sword Sect.

From then on, this child naturally became Elder Ming Zhe’s eldest disciple.

At that time, Elder Ming Zhe was not as carefree as he is now. He took care of Xiao Heng for a few years. Only when Xiao Heng grew up did Elder Ming Zhe leave the Lishan Sword Sect with peace of mind.

Therefore, the relationship between the master and disciple was very deep. Elder Ming Zhe already treated Xiao Heng as his own child. Moreover, some of Xiao Heng’s basic martial arts were personally taught by Elder Ming Zhe.

Although Xiao Heng had been personally cared for by Elder Ming Zhe since he was young, his background was always a hurdle in his heart that he could not get over.

When Xiao Heng was young, he was often mocked by his fellow disciples because of his background. They said that he was a wild child that no one wanted. This also had a certain impact on his heart.

Later, after Elder Ming Zhe’s guidance, Xiao Heng gradually walked out of that shadow and began to grow up.

These sarcastic words gradually disappeared, but they still had a lasting impact on Xiao Heng’s heart.

On the surface, Xiao Heng seemed to be a very gentle and modest gentleman, giving off a warm feeling. He was handsome and elegant and could be called the Eldest Brother of the Lishan Sword Sect. He would not embarrass the Lishan Sword Sect.

However, because of his unknown background and childhood experience, Xiao Heng felt very inferior and selfish.

Xiao Heng often swore in his heart that no matter what method he used, he would definitely stand out!

Over the years, Elder Ming Zhe could only occasionally see Xiao Heng, so he did not realize that the current Xiao Heng was no longer the same person he once knew!

Xiao Heng saw that although Wu’er looked like a somewhat timid little girl in ragged clothes, there must be a reason why Elder Ming Zhe valued her so much.

Moreover, before Elder Ming Zhe left, he had entrusted Wu’er to him for care. Therefore, he could use this opportunity to further understand the whole story.

Xiao Heng could see that although the Sect Master had the final say in the current situation of the Lishan Sword Sect, it was still up to Elder Ming Zhe to decide who the next Sect Master would be.

Handing the position of Sect Master of the Lishan Sword Sect to the current Sect Master had already made Elder Ming Zhe feel immense regret. Thus, perhaps the next Sect Master would also have to change hands.

From the current situation, it was very likely that he would become the next Sect Master of the Lishan Sword Sect.

Therefore, he needed to better understand Elder Ming Zhe’s intentions. To do this, he had to get close to Wu’er and leverage her influence with Elder Ming Zhe. This could improve Elder Ming Zhe’s impression of him.

Luo Yue had always been by his side. She was the Sect Master’s daughter, but Xiao Heng didn’t have strong feelings for her.

Luo Yue’s affection for him was something everyone in the Lishan Sword Sect knew. Even the Sect Master had an inkling of her feelings.

Because Luo Yue was so stubborn and Xiao Heng was genuinely talented, the Sect Master turned a blind eye and tacitly approved of their relationship.

Xiao Heng, however, had no special feelings for Luo Yue. He only saw her as his Junior Sister. His gentle treatment of her was primarily because she was the Sect Master’s daughter.

If Xiao Heng wanted to become the Sect Master, being with the Sect Master’s daughter would undoubtedly help his career. So, he decided to go along with it and ignore the laughable rumors.

Seeing Wu’er in the Lishan Sword Sect, and in such a grand manner with Elder Ming Zhe personally present, it was clear Wu’er had significant influence.

Xiao Heng couldn’t help but consider Wu’er another key to gaining Elder Ming Zhe’s favor.

When Xiao Heng saw Wu’er again, she had changed into clothes prepared by the Sect Master. She had shed her shabby, rustic attire and, despite the lack of makeup, displayed a different kind of beauty.

Wu’er, now twelve, was beginning to blossom. Although still young, she already showed signs of becoming a beauty.

Her bright eyes revealed an icy gaze.

Perhaps it was due to her new surroundings that Wu’er appeared so vigilant. Xiao Heng knew that growing up alone outside would make her different from others like them.

Compared to other girls, Wu’er had an icy beauty. Her face was almost expressionless, her eyes filled with a fierce gaze, sharp as an arrow ready to be shot. It made people wary of her.

With Elder Ming Zhe entrusting Wu’er to him, Xiao Heng felt he could use this opportunity to strengthen his relationship with her.

To him, this could only be beneficial, potentially currying favor with Elder Ming Zhe. Why wouldn’t he be pleased?