Underhanded schemes

In the past few days, determined to avoid falling victim to any underhanded schemes, Liang invited the Elder Hue to discuss many intricate matters regarding the Dong Clan. Although Elder Hue addressed most of Liang's questions with clarity, not all his uncertainties were dispelled. However, there was one particular issue that Elder Hue elaborated on with great earnestness.

It pertained to Liang's relationship with Dong Rui. Liang had given a nonchalant response, the same one he had given before, which had visibly relieved Elder Hue. Through further questioning, Liang discovered that the patriarch had intended to marry her off to a disciple of a renowned expert. This individual held a seniority second only to the Chess Paragon, and his disciples were held in high regard by the patriarch.

Upon deeper inquiry, Liang learned that this esteemed disciple was known as Clearshadow Paragon.