The sun rose over the Gu Clan, casting a golden light on the white stone walls.
Usually, the morning was a time of disciples training in the courtyards, servants sweeping the jade paths, or the elders meditating in their courtyards.
Today, however everything seemed to be chaotic today.
The plaza in front of the main gate was packed, and it looked like a chaotic market day. Hundreds of disciples, servants, and others had gathered, forming a massive crowd around the gate.
A frantic hum of gossip filled the air, punctuated by horrified gasps and panicked whispers.
"Is that... is he dead?!"
"He has been stabbed straight through the heart!"
"It's the Chen Clan heir! How can they kill him?"
"By the Heavens, look at his chest! The calligraphy... it's carved right into his flesh!"
"A gift from the Bai Clan? The Bai Clan assassinated our VIP guest?!"
"Look lower... Oh gods, it's gone. He has been completely castrated!"
