As the voice faded, two figures appeared at the entrance of the hall.
One of them was Granny Bi, and the one in front of her was a young woman around the age of thirty. She was beautiful, graceful, and graceful. Her figure was graceful and charming, and she had the demeanor of a noble lady. The only flaw was that her face was pale and slightly green, as if she had just recovered from a serious illness.
Before the two entered, Hua Renfeng and the Xue Yue sisters went up and bowed, "Greetings, Master (Grand Master)!"
Then, Hua Renfeng supported the young woman, "Master, you just got rid of the poison, why don't you rest more?"
The young woman in front of them was the Myriad Flower Sect's old sect master, Hua Baihe. Thousands of years ago, she was also a beautiful woman in the central region, and the target of many great forces' successors.
Now, she had retired from the martial world and was replaced by the younger generation. However, there were no signs of aging on her face, and it was obvious that she had taken some kind of elixir to maintain her youthful appearance.
Most of the people present had never seen Hua Baihe before, and they didn't expect the Myriad Flower Sect's old sect master to be so young and beautiful. They were all slightly dazed.
It wasn't that Hua Renfeng and the Xue Yue sisters weren't as beautiful as her, but her mature charm and elegant temperament weren't something they could compare to.
Among all the beauties Ling Xiao had seen, the only one whose temperament could compare to Hua Baihe was his master's wife, Feng Qingyuan.
Everyone present bowed to Hua Baihe.
A Saint would receive the respect of others no matter where they were.
Hua Baihe nodded slightly in return, and then her gaze landed on Ling Xiao. She opened her red lips and said, "Saint Master Ling, what do you think of the reward I just gave?"
Ling Xiao was a little annoyed. He didn't expect Hua Baihe to be so direct. He thought to himself, "Don't try to use a honey trap on me, I'm very loyal."
If anyone else heard this, they would immediately be scolded, "You're called loyal, how can there be no playboys in this world?"
Ling Xiao laughed dryly, "Senior, you're too serious. I'm a married man, how could I have any improper thoughts about the two ladies?"
The Xue Yue sisters were known as the two most beautiful golden flowers of the Southern Abyss. Of course, it was not an exaggeration.
Whether it was their appearance, temperament, or strength, they were all extremely outstanding among their peers. They were not inferior to the women by Ling Xiao's side.
If it was Ling Xiao who had just debuted, he would definitely be eager to take the sisters into his harem.
It was just that Ling Xiao couldn't even take care of his own backyard now, so he didn't have time to flirt with other women. Moreover, he had already promised his woman that he would never be a playboy again, so he had indeed restrained his thoughts in this aspect.
When the Xue Yue sisters heard this, they looked a little unhappy. The number of men pursuing them could line up all the way to the East Sea, but now they were openly rejected. No one would feel good if they were in their shoes.
Hua Baihe said disapprovingly, "I haven't found any man in this world who is loyal. Most of them are just heartless men. These two girls of my sect may not be the most beautiful in the Central Region, but they are still among the top beauties of the Southern Abyss. Saint Master Ling is also a rare young talent. If the two of you get together, it will be a wonderful story. Our two sects can also watch over each other. Aren't you tempted?
Or is there something that Saint Master Ling is worried about? "
As Hua Baihe spoke, her beautiful eyes were fixed on Ling Xiao, as if she was forcing Ling Xiao to give a definite answer. If Ling Xiao refused, it would not end well.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall became a little tense.
Ling Xiao stood with his head held high. He also looked at Hua Baihe and said, "I admit that senior's words are very reasonable, but I don't have a deep relationship with these two ladies. We are only acquaintances, and there is no relationship between us. Although they are unparalleled in beauty, the women that I, Ling Xiao, need are not a bridge of marriage, and I will not let others interfere!"
As soon as Ling Xiao said this, everyone present was in awe.
They didn't expect Ling Xiao to reject the Wanhua Sect's offer without hesitation. After all, this was an opportunity that many forces fought to the death for.
On the other hand, Hua Feixue and Hua Piaoyue admired Ling Xiao, but at the same time, they felt a faint sense of loss and sadness.
Ling Xiao's words undoubtedly touched their hearts. His excellence, his spirit, and his fearlessness all proved that he was a very perfect man. However, his words also made them face their hearts. They were only acquaintances with him, and there was no relationship between them. At most, they had a good impression of him.
However, as Ling Xiao expressed his pursuit of women and his pursuit of true love, the two of them had a good impression of him instead. That was why they were disappointed and sad after being rejected in the end.
Hua Baihe didn't respond. She only stared at Ling Xiao, and a wave of aura quietly pressed towards him.
Ling Xiao used his Xuan Qi to resist, and faced Hua Baihe's gaze without the slightest bit of retreat.
Faintly, Ling Xiao felt that there were several mountains pressing down on his body, and it made him feel more and more uncomfortable.
Just as Ling Xiao was about to resist with all his might, Hua Baihe withdrew her aura and smiled, "Haha, good, good. You're so principled at such a young age. No wonder you're more outstanding than your master. You have your own hegemony at such a young age. Not bad, not bad!"
Ling Xiao let out a sigh of relief and said, "Senior, you're too kind!"
He now understood that Hua Baihe was just testing him, but he didn't understand why she did this.
"Alright, master. No matter what, Saint Master Ling is the savior of our Wanhua Sect. It's not good to treat him like this. Since Saint Master Ling has already decided on the reward, we will naturally present it to you," Hua Renfeng said to smooth things over.
"Mm, Saint Master Ling has offended me. At the same time, thank you for saving my life!" Hua Baihe lowered her attitude and apologized.
With Ling Xiao's identity as an Eighth Rank Alchemist, it was enough for him to be on equal footing with her. She didn't lower her status by doing this.
With Hua Baihe's arrival, everyone present seemed to be a little nervous.
The banquet didn't last long before it was over.
Hua Renfeng also let the disciples in her sect give each of them some precious Spirit Herbs as a return gift.
These Alchemists didn't even put in any effort. Instead, they were able to watch two good shows and receive gifts. Of course, they were grinning from ear to ear.
As these people left, only Ling Xiao was left behind.
Ling Xiao didn't want to stay, but he hadn't received his reward yet. Helpless, he could only stay behind reluctantly and leave after he received his reward.
At night, Ling Xiao sat quietly in front of the bamboo house that he was arranged to stay in. Waves of fragrance assailed his nostrils.
This place was filled with fresh flowers. Although it was already night time, sparkling and translucent flowers could still be seen. It was like a vast sea of stars, colorful and especially beautiful.
This was definitely a paradise for any girl. No matter which girl came here, they would love the environment here. Even a grown man like Ling Xiao felt that this place was very suitable for staying in a healthy place.
Just as Ling Xiao was in a daze, a different kind of light breeze blew over. A beautiful figure that resembled a Moon Fairy quietly swept over.
Ling Xiao looked up and couldn't help but feel a little infatuated.
The night was whirling, and the beautiful figure was faintly discernible. Her clothes were as white as snow, and she looked like a fairy.
The beautiful figure landed in front of Ling Xiao. A faint fragrance enchanting and intoxicating.
The person who came was Hua Piaoyue. She had dressed up meticulously and looked even more enchanting than before.
Looking at Ling Xiao who was in a daze, Hua Piaoyue gave him a bewitching smile and said, "What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beauty before?"
Ling Xiao came back to his senses. He rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "I've seen many beauties, but I've rarely seen such a beautiful one."
Ling Xiao didn't know why Hua Piaoyue had come so late at night. He was currently in a calm state of mind, so he couldn't help but say a few words.
"Nonsense!"
Hua Piaoyue glared at Ling Xiao, looking extremely flirtatious. Then, she said with a hidden bitterness, "Since you think I'm beautiful, why did you give up?"
Her heart had unknowingly been affected by the man in front of her, so she couldn't help but run over to ask. It was said that all men were fickle, and she didn't believe that Ling Xiao would be unfaithful to her sisters.
Ling Xiao didn't expect Hua Piaoyue to ask so directly. He didn't beat around the bush and directly replied, "Because I don't understand you, and you don't understand me either. Moreover, I have enough women, so I don't want to cause more trouble."
"Are you saying that us women are troublesome?" Hua Piaoyue seized the loophole in Ling Xiao's words and asked.
Ling Xiao shook his head with a bitter smile. A pot of wine appeared in his hand, and after drinking a mouthful, he said, "You don't know what love is. True love isn't judged by the appreciation of a person's appearance, but it requires a kind of heart-to-heart communication. Only when both parties feel that their hearts are pounding can it be called love. Only when two people are together will they be happy. This is also the reason why I didn't choose you. It's not that you aren't beautiful enough, but I don't understand you, and I also don't want to understand you in depth. I don't want to cause more love debts!"
Ling Xiao's words were somewhat emotional. The women around him had all experienced all kinds of things with him. They understood each other and let nature take its course.
In his heart, the person he cared about the most and loved the most was still his first love, Yun Mengqi. After all, the two of them had gone through life and death together. That kind of feeling was always the most unforgettable and would not fade with the passage of time.
Right now, he only wanted to improve his strength as soon as possible, hoping to find her as soon as possible. He didn't have the mood to provoke other women.
Hua Piaoyue smiled and said, "Well said. Everyone says that Palace Master Ling is the successor of the Demonic Emperor and is interested in all beauties. It seems that the rumors are also wrong. If you don't mind, I'm willing to drink with Palace Master Ling."
Ling Xiao glanced at her, took out a pot of wine from his spatial ring, and threw it to her.
Hua Piaoyue opened the seal of the wine and held it up to drink.
"Cough, cough … So choking!" Hua Piaoyue choked on the wine and coughed. A few drops of tears appeared in her beautiful eyes.
Ling Xiao shook his head and didn't say anything. He just drank his wine in silence.
Hua Piaoyue did the same.
Just like that, the night quietly slipped away!