"Aside from the sect leader and myself, no third person knows of this matter. Of course, that was before I told you, Junior Brother.

"So you absolutely must keep this secret for me, Junior Brother."

Senior Sister Zhao's tone was soft and distant.

A lethal sense of crisis surged through Li Fan's heart.

In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. His body stiffened for a moment, then relaxed.

He stroked his senior sister's smooth, pale back and spoke as if none of it troubled him in the slightest.

"Of course. Hearing this just shocked me, it feels unbelievable. And if the elders were to learn of it, they would certainly move together to stop it.

"Even with the sect leader's support, we are far too weak against that lot...