After the initial verbal agreement, Bai Yiluo asked Liu Fangyi to stay.
Liu Fangyi couldn't help but worry, "Leader, do you have any orders?" She spoke up for Ling Xiao a bit too bluntly.
"Tell me honestly, what is your relationship with Xiao Zhencai and Ling Xiao?" Bai Yiluo stared into Liu Fangyi's eyes.
Liu Fangyi immediately replied, "I've known Xiao Zhencai for a long time and we've always called each other sisters. Ling Xiao is Xiao Zhencai's uncle and I've only just met him. Leader wouldn't think that I have some shameful relationship with them right?"
She admitted that she was a bit selfish towards Ling Xiao and wanted Ling Xiao to meet Meng Ran. However, she didn't do anything wrong to the sect, so she wasn't worried about Bai Yiluo's suspicions.
Bai Yiluo's eyes seemed to be able to see through Liu Fangyi's thoughts and immediately said, "I didn't mean that. I'm just a bit curious why you spoke up for Divine Medicine Ling?
Don't you know that being together with Divine Medicine Ling is a great thing for our sect? "
"That's for sure. I agree with Leader's actions, but I think that a young genius like Divine Teacher Ling isn't someone ordinary people can match up with. If we use ordinary disciples or other people to get together with Divine Teacher Ling, I don't think it will reflect the importance our sect places on Divine Teacher Ling. Instead, it will make Divine Teacher Ling hate us." Liu Fangyi replied.
Bai Yiluo thought for a moment and said, "You're right. Since that's the case, you should continue to be friends with Divine Teacher Ling and the Dragon Gate's wife. If they need anything, do your best to satisfy them. I'll also get someone to send a reward to Divine Teacher Ling. Let them play in the sect for a few more days. If they can stay forever, that would be the best!"
Liu Fangyi nodded, "Leader, don't worry. I'll definitely let them live to their heart's content. However … I think Leader should consider the person I mentioned. As long as she appears, Divine Teacher Ling will definitely be enchanted by her."
Bai Yiluo glanced at Liu Fangyi and said, "Don't you know that she is Old Cult Master's flesh and blood?
What's more, the Old Sect Master wants her to marry the Young Sect Master of the Black Tortoise Sect. Otherwise, I would definitely consider your suggestion. After all, a monster like Divine Master Ling is definitely not inferior to the successors of those top clans! "
"So that's how it is. Then this subordinate has been presumptuous." Liu Fangyi suddenly understood.
The Black Tortoise Sect was the strongest power in the Profound Sky Region. If their Goddess could unite with the Black Tortoise Sect, then to their Lotus Sect, it would indeed be considered a strong alliance. In the future, they would definitely be able to sit firmly on the second seat. The Ice Blade Alliance would not dare to challenge their authority.
"A few days ago, your Junior Uncle brought some people to Evil Horizon Valley to help the Black Tortoise Sect. This is the Old Sect Master's order, so you don't need to mention anything about her in front of Divine Master Ling. If he thinks that I'm lying to him, it'll be a big loss!" Bai Yiluo said.
"Yes, this subordinate understands!" A strange light flashed in Liu Fangyi's eyes.
After Ling Xiao came out of the Sect Master's palace, he received invitations from many women of the Lotus Sect. Each of them were as beautiful as flowers, with alluring figures. Their frequent flirtatious glances were enough to make many men go crazy.
However, Ling Xiao's heart was as straight as water, and he was not moved at all. His heart now only belonged to one person, and that was Yun Mengqi.
In the end, Ling Xiao rejected the majority of the invitations, but he accepted the invitation of the only Divine Alchemist of the Lotus Sect, Jiang Liezhen. He would go to her peak to discuss alchemy with her.
Ling Xiao had already received the inheritance of the Alchemist God, so his knowledge of alchemy was much richer than any other Divine Alchemist. He was not stingy in discussing some matters with Jiang Liezhen.
Of course, Ling Xiao had the intention of befriending the people of the Lotus Sect. His goal was still to see "Meng Ran" as soon as possible to confirm whether she was Yun Mengqi or not.
Jiang Liezhen had seen Ling Xiao's alchemy skills and his terrifying success rate, so she admired Ling Xiao from the bottom of her heart.
In all of the discussions, she was more inspired by Ling Xiao. She was so excited that she repeatedly expressed her thanks. If it wasn't for her face, she would have probably knelt down in front of Ling Xiao to acknowledge him as her master.
"After listening to Divine Alchemist Ling's words today, Liezhen felt as if she had seen the bright moon. I was suddenly enlightened!" Jiang Liezhen sighed.
Ling Xiao modestly said, "Divine Alchemist Jiang, you also have many unique insights that have enlightened Ling Xiao. We have both gained something!"
Jiang Liezhen's overall alchemy skills couldn't compare to his, but she had been alchemy for tens of thousands of years. She had a good grasp of many details, and this allowed Ling Xiao to gain something.
"Haha, Divine Alchemist Ling is truly a modest gentleman. No wonder you have such accomplishments at such a young age. It really isn't a coincidence!"
Jiang Liezhen praised. She then continued, "Previously, my sect leader suggested that any member of our sect could be chosen as a partner by Divine Alchemist Ling. However, there aren't many people in our sect who are worthy of Divine Alchemist Ling. Fortunately, I have an adopted daughter named Jiang Min. Although she isn't as young as Divine Alchemist Ling, she isn't too old either. She's only a little over two hundred years old. She's already at the peak of the Holy Emperor and is also a Great Saint Master. Her looks are also quite outstanding, so I let her come in and see if Divine Alchemist Ling is interested."
With that, she clapped her hands and called out, "Min Min, come in for a moment!"
Then, a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes walked in with graceful steps.
Although this woman was over two hundred years old, she only looked to be in her twenties. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and her skin was fair and rosy. Her pair of eyes carried a hint of charm, and her figure was full of charm. She was indeed a rare beauty.
She was Jiang Liezhen's adopted daughter, Jiang Min.
She looked at Ling Xiao with a scorching and straightforward gaze, not concealing her deep affection for him at all.
Ling Xiao's one month of alchemy had long been deeply imprinted in the hearts of all the women in the Lotus sect. Even the arrogant Jiang Min had been deeply subdued by him.
"Greetings, mother, Divine Alchemist Ling!" Jiang Min greeted.
Jiang Liezhen had always been very satisfied with this adopted daughter of hers. Whether it was in cultivation or alchemy, she was always able to understand everything with just a hint.
She had poured all of her resources into her daughter, and she believed that Jiang Min would quickly surpass her.
Therefore, there had always been many people who came to propose marriage to Jiang Min, but they were all rejected by her.
But now that they had seen Ling Xiao, they didn't have any reason to be picky. Instead, they were afraid of entering his eyes.
"Divine Alchemist Ling, look, Min Min is definitely a good girl. If you can become good with her and give her some pointers, I believe that it won't be long before she becomes a Divine Alchemist. At that time, the two of you will definitely become a great story in the Heaven Region. What do you think?" Jiang Liezhen said with great confidence in Jiang Min.
From all aspects, Jiang Min was indeed very outstanding.
If it was the Ling Xiao of the past, he would also be moved by her.
But now, how could Ling Xiao have the leisure to take in women?
One had to know that Yun Mengqi was in the Lotus sect. If she knew, it would only cause more trouble between her and him.
Jiang Min revealed a blush as she looked at Ling Xiao and said, "Divine Alchemist Ling, this little girl admires you very much. I just don't know if Divine Alchemist Ling will give this little girl the chance to serve you."
Her eyes seemed to be able to speak as they blinked incessantly, giving off a lovely and moving feeling.
Ling Xiao took a light breath and said, "Divine Alchemist Jiang, Miss Jiang, I appreciate your good intentions. Actually, I, Ling Xiao, already have someone I like. She has a strong personality and won't allow me to have more than one wife and three concubines."
Ling Xiao said a little lie, which could be considered as tactfully rejecting their good intentions.
Jiang Liezhen and Jiang Min's expressions stiffened. They both knew that this was just an excuse for Ling Xiao.
Jiang Liezhen was too embarrassed to force her, so she could only let Jiang Min go first and force her to take another blow.
Ling Xiao and Jiang Liezhen exchanged a few more words before saying goodbye and returning to Liu Fangyi's mountain peak.
As soon as he returned to the mountain peak, Xiao Zhencai came up to Ling Xiao and said, "Little brother Xiao, I will remember everything you have done for my Xiao family!"
Xiao Zhencai's words were extremely solemn, showing how grateful she was to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao waved his hand and said, "We're family, there's no need to say two words. Sister-in-law, you don't have to take it to heart. Besides, if you hadn't brought me here, I might not have been able to find my friend."
"But you still haven't seen your friend. Are you going to keep waiting?"
Xiao Zhencai asked. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Why don't you directly ask Sect Leader Bai to meet your friend? I believe she will understand your intentions and let you meet."
Ling Xiao smiled bitterly and said, "I also thought of doing that, but didn't Sister Liu say that she is the direct disciple of their old sect leader?
I don't think Sect Leader Bai will be able to let me see her so easily. Instead, she will think that I have designs on their Goddess. This matter can't be rushed! "
Xiao Zhencai thought about it and also felt that what Ling Xiao said made sense.
"How about you bring some people back to the Xiao family first and tell them about the alliance with the Lotus Sect, in case they don't know what's going on. I still want to stay here for a while!" Ling Xiao suggested.
It had been a long time since Xiao Zhencai came to the Profound Sky Region from Dragon Gate, so Ling Xiao was too embarrassed to let her accompany him any longer.
Now that he knew that Yun Mengqi was here, he could only slowly plan the rest of the matter.
Xiao Zhencai replied, "That's fine too. In any case, Sect Leader Bai values you so much, and Fangyi will also help you. I am relieved, but …" You should go back early, don't let us worry! "
"I know what I'm doing!" Ling Xiao replied.
At this moment, Liu Fangyi appeared in front of the two of them. Liu Fangyi sent a sound transmission to Ling Xiao, "Divine Master Ling, Junior Martial Uncle is no longer in the sect. She went to the Evil Cliff Valley a few days ago. This is what the Sect Leader told me just now."
"Really?" Ling Xiao exclaimed.
Liu Fangyi looked a little flustered as she said, "Don't shout randomly. The Sect Leader won't let me tell anyone else. It's fine if you know!"
Ling Xiao looked at Liu Fangyi gratefully and said, "Thank you so much, Sister Liu. I'll go find her right now!"