The Curious Successor
Steffan left, Elder Smith sighed inwardly.
The old man's gaze lingered in the direction Steffan had disappeared for quite some time.
The afternoon sun hung high above, casting long shadows across the roadside.
A faint breeze drifted through the open fields, carrying the scent of grass and earth.
Yet Elder Smith's mood remained complicated.
This was the last thing he wanted to see happen.
As one of the senior figures of Voidspring Mountain, he naturally hoped to secure a prosperous future for the sect.
Over the years, he had watched Cheery grow from a young disciple into the future successor of Voidspring Mountain.
Her talent was extraordinary.
Her temperament was outstanding.
Her future achievements would likely surpass many of her predecessors.
Because of this, he had often considered suitable partners for her.
Among the younger generation he knew, Steffan had always been near the top of that list.
