Inside a reception hall in Black Wind Stronghold, furnished with redwood furniture, the desk laid out with the Four Treasures of the Study, and the cabinet shelves against the walls filled with antique ornaments, utterly mismatched with the layout of a bandits' den.
Five stunning women, each possessing her own charm, appeared to be happily gathered together over pastries and tea, yet the atmosphere was actually rather subtle.
Also accompanying the women in the hall were three young men with differing expressions. One wore a cold, indifferent expression and sat in his chair with his arms crossed, turning a blind eye to the delicate atmosphere in the room as though it had nothing to do with him. His expression and posture bore some resemblance to Jiang Dali when he was silent.
Another young man had silky long hair and looked small and well-behaved, exceedingly obedient and sensible. He also seemed younger and shorter than the other two, sitting upright as he listened to the "madams" recount Black Wind Stronghold Master's glorious past with no small amount of pride.
The third youth looked brawny and sturdy, like a young calf. His body was thick and muscular, his chest bulging high, while the exposed skin on both arms faintly glimmered with golden light. Leaning against the table at his side were two separated sections of a Trident Halberd.
Though his face still retained some youthful immaturity, it also carried a hint of heroic spirit. He listened intently to every word the "madams" spoke about his master, Black Wind Stronghold Master, and whenever he heard something exciting, his eyes would brighten a little more.
The five women conversing with smiles in the hall were naturally Yin Empress Wanwan, Black Wind Stronghold's Chief Skill Imparting Master Wang Yuyan, the Qin Demon Murong Qingqing, and