Wei Zhengrong finally straightened his expression, bowed formally to Jian Lu, and spoke:
"Although I enjoy a prestigious position within my clan, I endured many sordid affairs in my youth. It was only after joining the Sword Sect that things finally settled down. I thought that was that, but my younger sister’s birth and talent caught the wrong people's eyes, and she was schemed against, losing her eligibility for cultivation at a tender age."
"I do not want my sister to remain in the clan, becoming a pawn to be used against me. That is why I implore you, Venerable, to take her under your wing. My sister would sever ties with the clan completely and become your disciple. I hope to receive your approval."
Jian Lu was not surprised by Wei Zhengrong’s explanation. In such clans, where members share the same surname, comparing cultivation, resources, and favor from the Ancestors is mundane. However, while some clans thrive on healthy competition, others fall into a vicious cycle—and such families rarely endure.
Chapter 572