The Construction Master left peacefully.12

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Xu Heng packed up his belongings and stepped out of the Hall of Construction. He stood at the entrance with a bucket in hand, feeling as though he were in a dream.0

I've served as the Construction Master for over twenty years, and now I'm dismissed just like that? I'm not even sixty-five yet! he fumed inwardly.1

His gaze shifted to Chu Liang, who was standing nearby with a bright smile. A wave of shame and anger welled up within him. "What lies did you tell the sect leader about me?"  0

"I simply shared a few minor proposals for the sect's development," Chu Liang replied with a casual shrug.0

Just moments earlier, Chu Liang had stepped into the Boundless Palace, standing directly before Venerable Wen Yuan. Except for the Four Guardian Elders of Mount Shu, ordinary peak masters and elders had to have their arrival announced and wait outside to be informed whether Venerable Wen Yuan was available to see them.0

Chu Liang was the sole exception. Venerable Wen Yuan had issued strict orders: whenever Chu Liang arrived,...0