Sect Master Xie Jianyu descended from the sky in flowing black and silver robes, his long hair gleaming like ink in sunlight. His presence pressed down like a mountain, suffocating yet mesmerizing Cold eyes swept over the disciples sharp, distant, unreadable.
Liora's jaw dropped. "Okay, wow He's hot. Like villain in a drama hot."
[ Ding! Host is drooling. Please retain dignity. ]
She wiped her mouth quickly "I am not shut up."
The Sect Master didn't so much as glance at her. His gaze slid over the crowd as if she were invisible.
Her annoyance flared Invisible? Excuse you, she was hauling water like a mule for this sect. The least he could do was acknowledge her existence.
The elders spoke formalities. Disciples bowed low. Liora tried to mimic them but her knees cracked loudly. A few snickers rippled nearby.
Suddenly, a younger disciple beside her fainted from the oppressive pressure of Jianyu's aura. He toppled forward Instinct kicked in.
