The banquet ended, but the wind and snow persisted.

The Grand Sky Sect was filled with people returning to their respective palaces, their bellies full and their minds buzzing with conversation, most of which centered around Chu Xinghe.

"I thought Senior Brother Xinghe would be angry after being voted the most disliked person."

"Nonsense... I said it wouldn't matter! Who is Senior Brother Xinghe? We make such a small joke, and you think he'd get angry?"