After my Daoist partners broke off their engagement, they pledged their loyalty to me!

The Misty Sacred Land, the Outer Sect's Alchemy Peak.

In a quiet courtyard, Jiang Wei had just seen off several elders from her family and gently closed the courtyard gate.

She rubbed her temples, her face showing signs of fatigue.

She is different now than she was back then.

Many changes have already occurred.

For example, his cultivation level is already at the fourth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, and he successfully passed the assessment a few months ago, advancing to the second-level alchemist.

This should have been a cause for celebration.

However, it also brought a lot of trouble.

After the family learned that she had become a second-tier alchemist, the number of letters and visitors they received increased.

Those elders from the clan who came earlier were asking for pills, hoping she would refine more for the clan's use.

He also subtly suggested that they could get more "failed pills" to take back with them. Those "failed pills" that failed to refine pills were treasures for a secular family like the Jiang family.

Jiang Wei could only agree to do her best.

After all, I owe my success today to the resources and support my family provided back then.

However, if there are too many of these trivial matters, it will undoubtedly greatly affect her cultivation and research on alchemy techniques.

"well……"

She sighed softly and sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard.

Whenever she felt upset, she would unconsciously think of that person.

That guy who made a name for himself in the outer sect competition and then quickly rose to prominence in the inner sect.

"I wonder what Jiang Lin is doing now..." she muttered unconsciously, looking out the window.

"Everyone who participated in the Genius Battle has returned. With his talent, he's bound to shine in the Genius Battle, right?"

Jiang Wei did not join in the fun.

Instead, they focused their time on cultivating and researching alchemy techniques.

Therefore, she was unaware of what happened in the inner gate square, nor did she know that Jiang Lin was now a Holy Son.

"Senior Sister Jiang Wei, did you miss me?" A cheerful voice suddenly rang out behind her.

Jiang Wei trembled.

That sound...

She turned around abruptly.

Suddenly, a tall, imposing figure in black appeared in the room, smiling at her.

Who else could it be but Jiang Lin?

"Junior Brother Jiang Lin!" Jiang Wei's beautiful eyes widened, almost unable to believe her eyes.

Before she could even ask Jiang Lin why he had suddenly appeared in her room, her body had already reacted before her mind could process it.

She quickly stepped forward.

I plunged headfirst into that broad, warm embrace.

"Is it really you...you're back?"

Jiang Wei's voice trembled.

It was a surprise, but also unbelievable.

Jiang Lin gently embraced her, feeling the softness and warmth of her delicate body in his arms, and his heart softened.

When Jiang Wei gave herself to him.

He was still an unknown nobody.

To this day, the two still address each other as they did when they first met.

"It's me, I'm back."

"How could you...?"

Jiang Wei looked up from his embrace, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

Although her courtyard wasn't heavily guarded, it did have a basic protective spirit array.

How did Jiang Lin manage to enter so quietly?

"Hehe, your strength has improved, so your speed has naturally improved as well. I came in just as you were seeing off your family guests."

Jiang Lin smiled slightly and said nothing more.

He looked down at Jiang Wei. After a year apart, Jiang Wei had become thinner, but her demeanor was more serene.

The focus and composure that belonged to an alchemist were becoming increasingly evident in his brows.

"By the way, you've advanced to the second-tier alchemist? Congratulations, that's impressive," Jiang Lin praised.

Jiang Wei blushed, realizing that she was still tightly holding Jiang Lin, and quickly let go and took a half step back.

"Yes, I just passed the assessment not long ago... The Genius Battle is over, I'm glad you're back safely."

Jiang Wei also prayed for Jiang Lin in her heart.

Seeing Jiang Lin return safe and sound, she breathed a sigh of relief. Although the two were not in a Daoist relationship, Jiang Lin was very important to Jiang Wei.

"Yes, just returned to the Holy Land."

Jiang Lin briefly explained the situation, omitting many dangerous details, and only said that they had achieved a good ranking.

Jiang Wei's eyes lit up with admiration as she listened.

Jiang Lin spoke lightly, but she could imagine the hardships involved.

The Eastern Xuan Relics Continent is a gathering place for geniuses from the Eastern Xuan Region. How easy is it to stand out from the crowd?

"By the way, I'm heading to the Immortal Pool Holy Land tomorrow."

"We still have some time today, and I would like to invite Senior Sister Jiang Wei to our inner courtyard for a gathering. Would you be so kind as to invite her?"

As he spoke, he blinked and said, "It's been a long time. I've missed you terribly."

"By the way, let me introduce you to some other friends. You can ask them for help if you need anything in the future."

Jiang Lin's words were pointed.

He had already cultivated with quite a few female disciples in the Misty Holy Land. Those with bad personalities had been placed under his control. When he was not in the Holy Land, female disciples who had a good relationship with him could also find someone to help them.

Although Jiang Lin never promised them anything.

But he is still willing to do what he can.

Jiang Wei blushed, a sweet feeling welling up inside her.

After thinking for a moment, she nodded gently: "Okay, I'll get ready and go."

"This is my identity token. Take it to the outer sect steward or elder. I still need to go to other places."

Jiang Lin smiled and pinched her cheek. His figure gradually blurred and disappeared into the room as a wisp of lightning.

They came suddenly and left just as gracefully.

Jiang Wei stood there, staring at the empty room, and it took her a while to come back to her senses. She touched her face.

"His cultivation level...I wonder what level it has reached?"

She murmured to herself.

I felt a little down.

However, she quickly tidied herself up, changed into a pale yellow dress, looked at herself carefully in the mirror, and then went out satisfied.

Outer Sect Refining Peak.

Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu had just come out of Elder Miao Qi's weapon-refining room.

Each of them held a piece of crimson metal in their hands; it was "fire-patterned steel," the subject of today's lesson.

"Qingyu, do you think the smelting temperature of this fire-patterned steel should be increased by another 30%?"

Tang Yu walked along, frowning in thought.

She is now at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm and has a great talent for weapon crafting, which is highly valued by Elder Miao Qi.

Gong Qingyu gently shook her head, her voice cold: "The fire pattern is extremely strong; excessively high temperatures will damage the internal patterns."

"In my opinion, it should be slowly melted over a gentle fire, supplemented with external tempering with ice-attribute spiritual power, in order to preserve its spiritual essence."

She has a commanding figure with curvaceous curves, especially her long, straight legs, making her a well-known "ice beauty" on the outer sect's weapon-refining peak.

However, when this ice beauty mentioned weapon crafting, her eyes would always light up with a rare gleam.

"Did the two senior sisters go to listen to Elder Miao's lecture again?"

On the way, they encountered several disciples from the Weapon Refining Peak, who greeted them with smiles and great respect.

Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu are rising stars of the Weapon Refining Peak, especially Gong Qingyu, who was also accepted as a disciple by Elder Miao Qi.

The two nodded briefly in response and continued their discussion.

Suddenly, a flippant voice rang out behind them:

"Senior sisters, you should take a break while discussing weapon crafting. Why don't you come sit with me for a while?"

The voice carried a mocking tone, which seemed particularly out of place in such a solemn place as the Weapon Refining Peak.

Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu frowned at the same time.

Gong Qingyu, in particular, detested such frivolous people and immediately turned away to reprimand them.

However, in the instant he turned around...

Both of them were stunned.

Just a few feet behind them, a young man in black stood with his arms crossed, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Who else could it be but Jiang Lin?

"Jiang Lin!"

Tang Yu exclaimed in surprise, her eyes shining brightly.

She almost instinctively lunged forward, but stopped herself because Gong Qingyu was standing nearby.

But the joy on her face was impossible to hide.

Gong Qingyu's reaction was much more complex.

She was taken aback at first, then a hint of panic flashed in her beautiful eyes, but it was quickly covered by her usual cool demeanor.

But the slight redness at the base of her ears betrayed her inner thoughts; she seemed to be recalling the scene of her dual cultivation with Jiang Lin...

"You... what brings you here?"

Her voice remained clear and cold, but upon closer listening, it carried a subtle, almost imperceptible tremor.

"I've come to see you all."

Jiang Lin approached with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the two women.

Tang Yu remained bright and lively, while Gong Qingyu exuded a more aloof and elegant air, and her figure seemed even more commanding...

He coughed lightly, clearing his mind of distractions.

"I just returned from the Genius Battle, and I've set up a small gathering in my inner sect courtyard today. Would you two senior sisters like to join in the fun?"

Now that Jiang Lin's status has changed, he will arrange for someone to take care of the woman who accepted his invitation today.

Tang Yu nodded almost immediately: "Go! Of course I'll go!"

Gong Qingyu pursed her lips, glanced at Jiang Lin, and then quickly looked away.

"……Um."

The voice was very soft, but the person did agree.

Jiang Lin's smile widened.

Whether it's Gong Qingyu or Tang Yu.

They were all female disciples he considered good.

"Then it's settled. Just take my token to the outer sect elder."

"Don't be too surprised when the time comes."

After saying that, he winked at the two women.

Their figures quickly disappeared into the distance.

Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu were left standing there.

Tang Yu's face lit up with joy as she grabbed Gong Qingyu's arm: "Qingyu, Junior Brother Jiang Lin is back! He even invited us to his courtyard!"

"I never expected that Junior Brother Jiang Lin, now a Holy Son of the Misty Holy Land, would still be willing to call us Senior Sister."

"I thought he was very busy right now."

Tang Yu was both moved and excited.

Her face looked a little flushed.

Gong Qingyu gave a soft "hmm" and looked down at the fire-patterned steel in her hand, seemingly lost in thought.

But the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up slightly.

Clearly, Gong Qingyu, with her imposing figure and reputation as a cold and aloof goddess of the outer sect, was quite pleased.

She still remembered that when she first met Jiang Lin, he boldly made that request for dual cultivation.

She almost swung her sword at that moment.

Looking back now, it was truly a cruel twist of fate!

Thinking of this, she looked at Tang Yu beside her.

Gong Qingyu was more thoughtful than the simple-minded Tang Yu. She was wondering why Jiang Lin had invited both her and Tang Yu to his courtyard at this particular time.

If he and I had a relationship involving dual cultivation, then what about him and Tang Yu?

Although Tang Yu's figure didn't seem as domineering as hers, Gong Qingyu felt that Jiang Lin would most likely not let Tang Yu go.

If Tang Yu and I were both people Jiang Lin had practiced dual cultivation with, then if Jiang Lin invited them both to the courtyard at the same time, wouldn't that...?

Thinking of this, it was obvious what Jiang Lin wanted to do. Gong Qingyu swallowed, feeling a little uneasy.

You should know that the two of them are the twin beauties of the outer sect's weapon refining peak, and they have many suitors.

If they find out...

In their eyes, the twin lotus blossoms of the outer sect's weapon-refining peak, usually aloof and proud, were actually willing to serve Jiang Lin simultaneously. This...

Thinking about it now, it's strangely a little exciting!

……

Outside the gate, in a quiet little courtyard.

Kong Xin, Su Yao, and Tao Yi were sitting cross-legged, their bodies swirling with spiritual energy, clearly practicing some kind of combined martial art.

The three of them were connected by their breaths, subtly resonating with each other.

"Su Yao, if you slow down your spiritual energy circulation even slightly, it will coordinate more smoothly with my 'Gentle Water Force'."

Kong Xin closed her eyes and spoke, her voice calm.

"understood."

Su Yao responded and adjusted the rhythm of her spiritual energy.

Tao Yi silently circulated her cultivation technique. She was the weakest of the three, having only recently entered the mid-stage of the Qi Sea Realm.

Just then.

The protective array outside the courtyard was suddenly gently tapped.

"Thump, thump, thump."

The pace was gentle, yet it interrupted the three's cultivation.

The flow of spiritual energy suddenly stopped.

The three of them frowned and opened their eyes at the same time.

Anyone would be annoyed if they were disturbed while cultivating.

"Who's being so rude?" Su Yao, being the most straightforward, immediately stood up, her face showing annoyance.

Kong Xin and Tao Yi also got up.

The three exchanged a glance and walked together toward the courtyard gate.

If the person outside doesn't have anything important to say, the three of them will teach him a good lesson!

Kong Xin waved her hand, and the spirit array was activated.

The person standing outside the door stunned all three of them.

The man, dressed in black and tall with a smile in his eyes, was none other than Jiang Lin.

"what!"

Tao Yi was the first to exclaim in surprise, her pretty face changing instantly.

She still had the control mechanisms planted by Jiang Lin within her body. She used to be able to vaguely sense whether her master, Jiang Lin, was approaching through these control mechanisms.

But just now, she didn't feel anything.

Does this mean that the control mechanisms within her body have become ineffective?

Thinking of this, Tao Yi was overjoyed, and then she met Jiang Lin's ambiguous smile.

Then, the slave mark within the body vibrated.

Tao Yi's pupils contracted; the slave mark was still there...

On the other side, Su Yao's annoyance vanished instantly, replaced by lingering fear.

Her thoughts were somewhat similar to Tao Yi's. As the slave seal trembled, she also knew that Jiang Lin's control methods were still intact.

She almost instinctively took a step forward: "Master!"

Compared to Tao Yi, she was more decisive.

"Master!" Tao Yi called out quickly.

Of the three women, only Kong Xin is normal.

She hadn't offended Jiang Lin before, so her position was the same as Jiang Wei, Tang Yu, and Gong Qingyu.

"Junior Brother Jiang Lin... oh no, I should call him Holy Son Jiang Lin now?" Kong Xin hesitated, unsure of what to call Jiang Lin.

"Just do it the same way as before."

Jiang Lin looked at Kong Xin in surprise, never expecting that during his absence, Kong Xin seemed to have completely controlled Su Yao and Tao Yi, and the three of them were actually cultivating together.

"Su Yao, Tao Yi."

Jiang Lin looked at the two of them: "Now that your cultivation levels have improved, I will arrange for you to enter the inner sect. You must cultivate diligently then."

Jiang Lin no longer cared much about Su Yao and Tao Yi, but he had no interest in letting go of things he had used.

It would be better to just let them continue their cultivation.

If I feel interested in using it again later, I'll use it again.

Given what Su Yao and Tao Yi have done, no matter how Jiang Lin treats them, it's what they deserve!

"Senior Sister Kong Xin, if you've finished your cultivation, you can come and sit with me. Tomorrow, the two of them will be promoted to inner disciples along with you."

"Ah, aren't there corresponding rules for being promoted to inner disciple? Can you be promoted directly?" Kong Xin was overjoyed.

As they talked, Kong Xin suddenly understood.

She had completely overlooked Jiang Lin's identity.

Jiang Lin is now the Holy Son of the Misty Holy Land!

Rules are rules, and Jiang Lin isn't arranging for disciples with insufficient cultivation to advance to the inner sect.

As long as the strength is sufficient.

Whether or not someone gets promoted is just a matter of a single word.

"Thank you... um, I'll be there in a bit."

As Kong Xin spoke, her face flushed.

Clearly, they had considered a certain possibility.

Jiang Lin told him the location of the courtyard and the incantation to open it.

"See you later," he said with a smile as he took his leave.

The three women stood at the courtyard gate and exchanged glances.

Especially Su Yao and Tao Yi.

They were originally controlled and enslaved by Jiang Lin, filled with fear and anxiety, and had no hope for the future.

As a result, Jiang Lin rose to power too quickly.

He is now the Holy Son of the Misty Holy Land.

So what if they are controlled and enslaved by Jiang Lin? Other female disciples don't even have the chance to be enslaved!

Thinking about it this way, their fate seems to be...

Pretty good?

"Quickly, go back and wash up and change!"

Su Yao pulled Tao Yi and ran into the yard.

Although the master hadn't let them pass, Su Yao realized this was an opportunity—a chance to improve her standing in the master's eyes.

Even just serving tea and water would be fine.

We must get there!

Kong Xin watched the two figures disappear into the distance, shaking her head and chuckling.

The inner gate area, Jiang Lin's courtyard.

After Jiang Lin is promoted to Holy Son, he will be allocated an exclusive immortal peak as his residence, but he has not yet chosen one.

After all, his original courtyard was quite large, with artificial hills, flowing water, and lush flowers and trees.

At this moment, three people had already arrived in the courtyard.

Zeng Muxue and Li Qingyuan.

And Xu Hongxi, who was brought along by them.

The three sat around a stone table in the courtyard, on which were placed spiritual tea and pastries, but the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

"Wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to come uninvited?" Xu Hongxi asked, holding her teacup, her pretty face slightly flushed and her eyes somewhat unfocused.

She was dragged here by Zeng Muxue and Li Qingyuan.

For some reason, these two...

After Elder Xuan Yang announced the disbandment in the square, he approached her and said he wanted to "sit" in Jiang Lin's courtyard.

Xu Hongxi initially refused.

She certainly knew what might happen if she went to "sit" in Jianglin Courtyard.

But deep down, there was a faint sense of anticipation.

The time she spent cultivating with Jiang Lin.

Not only did her cultivation level improve, but the pleasure of dual cultivation and fusion was also unforgettable for her.

After much hesitation, she finally came, albeit reluctantly.

"What's wrong with it?"

Zeng Muxue took a sip of tea and smiled, "Jiang Lin gave us the activation hand seal, which means we are allowed to come at any time."

"that is."

Li Qingyuan rarely agreed with Zeng Muxue. She glanced at Xu Hongxi and said, "If Senior Sister Xu is unwilling, it's not too late to leave now."

Jiang Lin has been named a Holy Son, which must make him very happy. In his happiness, he might very well seek out them for dual cultivation.

Moreover, they haven't practiced dual cultivation with Jiang Lin for a year.

I miss you so much!

The thought that Jiang Lin was now a Holy Son, so noble, made them feel a little aroused.

If Xu Hongxi doesn't want to be here.

It would be even better if it were available.

Then Jiang Lin Shengzi would belong to both of them!

Xu Hongxi was taken aback, glared at Li Qingyuan, but didn't mention leaving again.

The three of them sat there.

They chatted idly, making small talk.

But my gaze always unconsciously drifts toward the courtyard gate.

I don't know how long we talked

The spirit array outside the courtyard was activated.

"Knock knock".

All three of them perked up simultaneously.

Could it be that Jiang Lin has returned?

Xu Hongxi subconsciously sat up straight and straightened her dress.

Zeng Muxue got up to open the door, and Li Qingyuan also stood up, while Xu Hongxi remained seated, trying to appear calm.

The courtyard gate opened.

Standing outside the door was not Jiang Lin, but a gentle woman in a pale yellow dress.

Yes, they were too excited. This was Jiang Lin's courtyard, so of course Jiang Lin had the hand seal to open the spirit array. Why would he need to knock on the spirit array and wait for them to open the door?

"Excuse me……"

Jiang Wei was slightly taken aback when she saw Zeng Muxue open the door.

She remembered that Jiang Lin had given her this address, but a strange woman opened the door.

And...it's so beautiful.

Zeng Muxue was also taken aback, then realized, "You're Jiang Wei's junior sister?"

She had overheard Jiang Lin mentioning female disciples from the outer sect, one of whom, named Jiang Wei, looked remarkably like the woman before her.

Jiang Wei was a little reserved. She nodded cautiously, "It's me, Junior Brother Jiang Lin invited me..."

"Please come in quickly."

Zeng Muxue stepped aside to let her in, already understanding the situation.

It seems this person is also "one of us".

Jiang Wei walked into the courtyard and was taken aback when she saw Li Qingyuan and Xu Hongxi there.

All three women were exceptionally beautiful and possessed remarkable poise.

She vaguely guessed what was going on, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she still politely introduced herself:

"Jiang Wei from the Outer Sect's Alchemy Peak greets all senior sisters."

"Inner Sect, Zeng Muxue."

"Li Qingyuan".

"Xu Hongxi".

The three women introduced themselves, and their attitude was fairly friendly. After all, they were all "old acquaintances" of Jiang Lin, so no one wanted to make fun of anyone else.

Although Jiang Wei is an outer disciple, they all know Jiang Lin's temper. She acts out because of her higher status, and Jiang Lin would probably be unhappy if he knew.

Jiang Wei sat down at the stone table, and the four women fell silent for a moment, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Fortunately, the spirit array was activated again not long afterward.

"This time it must be Jiang Lin."

As Li Qingyuan spoke, she quickly went to open the door.

The door opened.

Two women stood outside, one bright and cheerful, the other aloof and serene; they were Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu.

The six women looked at each other in bewilderment.

Tang Yu blinked: "Is this Jiang Lin's courtyard?"

"Yes...yes."

Li Qingyuan stepped aside.

Tang Yu and Gong Qingyu walked in and were taken aback when they saw the four women sitting in the courtyard.

Especially Gong Qingyu, who was aloof by nature, blushed bright red upon seeing this scene and almost wanted to turn around and leave.

She originally thought that only she and Tang Yu would accompany Jiang Lin, but she never expected...

I didn't expect there to be so many people here!

And they were all incredibly beautiful.

"That lecherous scoundrel... he's gone too far!"

Gong Qingyu cursed inwardly.

Tang Yu seemed unaware of what was about to happen, and she greeted everyone with a smile.

He then pulled Gong Qingyu to sit down.

Now there are six people in the courtyard.

Zeng Muxue, Li Qingyuan, Xu Hongxi, Jiang Wei, Tang Yu, Gong Qingyu.

The scene of six women with different appearances and temperaments sitting together was somewhat eerie.

Since Jiang Lin, the main person in question, had not yet arrived, everyone could only drink tea, admire the flowers, and chat idly.

The topic, however, was rather dry.

It's really not very nutritious.

"The weather is nice today."

"Yes, the flowers are blooming beautifully."

"This tea... smells quite good." In this awkward atmosphere, the spirit array was struck for the third time.

"Knock knock knock".

All six women looked toward the courtyard gate at the same time.

Xu Hongxi coughed lightly: "Who is it this time?"

Zeng Muxue got up, took a deep breath, and opened the courtyard gate.

Three people were standing outside the door.

Kong Xin, Su Yao, Tao Yi.

Nine women gathered together.

The courtyard fell silent instantly.

Kong Xin's gaze swept over the crowd in the courtyard, and she was shocked to see those faces, some familiar and some unfamiliar!

"He actually practiced dual cultivation with so many senior sisters within the inner sect?"

Kong Xin could tell at a glance that there were several female disciples in the courtyard with powerful auras, definitely inner disciples!

"It seems we're too late."

She was the first to enter the courtyard.

Su Yao and Tao Yi also walked in somewhat nervously.

Su Yao and Tao Yi felt a little awkward, especially seeing so many women in the courtyard who might need their service, which put them under immense pressure.

At this point, there were a total of nine women in the courtyard.

Zeng Muxue, Li Qingyuan, Xu Hongxi, Jiang Wei, Tang Yu, Gong Qingyu, Kong Xin, Su Yao, Tao Yi.

The nine people looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

Finally, Kong Xin broke the silence:

"Dear senior and junior sisters."

"Why don't you introduce yourselves? That way we can get to know each other."

The women, upon hearing this, also agreed that it made sense.

They then briefly introduced themselves one by one.

Name, affiliated peak, cultivation level.

After one round of introductions...

The women had gained a basic understanding of each other and also vaguely realized how wide Jiang Lin's "circle of friends" was.

The outer sect's alchemy peak and weapon-refining peak, the various inner sect peaks, and even former rivals from the outer sect's grand competition...

This guy really does "spread the love evenly" to everyone.

Just as the women were getting to know each other better and began to chat quietly.

The spirit array outside the courtyard was struck once again.

"Knock knock." The sound was very soft, but it made the nine women in the courtyard fall silent at the same time.

Nine pairs of beautiful eyes turned to look at the courtyard gate.

There are still people here!?

Zeng Muxue stood up again.

She straightened her clothes and went to open the door.

The courtyard gate opened.

Outside the door, the young man in black had a faint smile on his lips.

Who else could it be but Jiang Lin?

He arrived here a long time ago but hasn't come out yet.

I just wanted to see how they would react when they saw other people, and it seems... not bad!

No scenes or images he didn't want to see appeared.

So he followed the example of the others and struck the spirit array upon arrival.

His gaze swept across the courtyard and fell upon the nine women, some sitting and some standing, and his smile deepened.

Now we can really enjoy ourselves!

He stepped into the courtyard and closed the gate behind him.

"It seems I've saved myself the trouble of introductions; you all already know each other."

Jiang Lin walked to the stone table and sat down naturally.

I poured myself a cup of tea.

The nine women looked at him, and none of them spoke for a moment.

In the end, Tang Yu spoke first.

"Holy Son Jiang Lin, you invited so many people without even telling us beforehand, causing us all..."

She didn't dare to continue, but everyone understood what she meant.

Clearly, she had already learned from the others what was going to happen during their conversation.

Jiang Lin chuckled: "It's the same whether it's sooner or later!"

He raised his glass, his gaze sweeping over the women:

"Tomorrow I will be leaving this holy land, and I don't know how long I will be gone. This small gathering today is for two reasons: first, to reminisce, and second, to..."

He paused, a smile flashing in his eyes: "Let's have a good exchange of our recent cultivation experiences with all of you senior and junior sisters."

That's a subtle way of putting it.

But who among those present couldn't understand the deeper meaning behind it?

The women's cheeks flushed red.

But no one argued back, and no one left.

Jiang Lin understood what was going on.

He put down his teacup, stood up, and said:

"In that case... let's begin."

With a flick of his sleeve, the protective array in the courtyard quietly activated, isolating the inside from the outside.

The moonlight shone down, illuminating the beautiful faces of the nine ladies in the courtyard.

This day is destined to be long!