Lu Yuanhou might still be out of sight, but his words were enough to make Qing Han and Mo Yi flinch.

Wanfeng’s rescue had indeed been Lu Yun’s goal, and no one could’ve fathomed that she’d been earmarked as one of the Sacrament’s offerings. Lu Yuanhou had even reported it to the court, thus setting the decision in stone.

What disturbed Qing Han was that both Lu Yuanhou and Feng Li were backing House Ge. It hinted at a possible alliance between the great Feng and Lu Clans. And most of all, the head of House Ge had been very likely possessed by a member of the Exalted Immortal Sect.

“Oh.” Lu Yun nodded slightly, seemingly unmoved. “It’s her honor and fortune to be selected as a sacrifice. She will be glad to exchange her life for a century of peace in the province.” 

Everyone froze in stupefaction at his declaration, the hidden Lu Yuanhou included....