What Do You Think... of Me...

"Brother Zhen Xiu!"

"Old Eight!"

As soon as Zhen Xiu, the Sect Leader the Dragon Gate Sect, and his disciples landed outside the Empty Spirit Sect's gate, an old man with disheveled hair and a pale yellow robe carried them up.

Upon seeing his old friend, the Sect Leader the Dragon Gate Sect was overjoyed, and the two embraced.

"Wow, you're Zhen Xiu! How come you haven't broken through to the Jade Purity Realm yet?"

The elder, known as Old Eight, patted Zhen Xiu on the shoulder, clearly pleased. Although his tone was somewhat impolite, his open and unpretentious manner only highlighted their friendship.

"Sigh, I'm getting old, I don't have that drive anymore. I know my own limitations, so I'll just retire like this."

"Hahaha, you're still the same as before. Fine, in another hundred years, I'll come find you, and we'll travel the world together!"

"You rascal... a hundred years ago you said you'd invite me to watch the white fox courtesan dance at the White Tower in the Ten Thousand Demons Continent, and that's been 150 years! I don't believe you for a second, you old geezer, you're really wicked..."

"This... it's because I don't have the money... Don't worry, I'll make it up to you next time~~~"

"Alright, let's not talk about that now. These are my disciples: Eldest Senior Sister Lin Qingwan, who will also be our future Sect Leader; Second Senior Sister Shangguan Mei; Third Senior Brother Qin Xiao; Fourth Junior Sister..."

Turning to the side, Zhen Xiu introduced them one by one, a smug look in his eyes.

Although his cultivation level couldn't compare to Old Eight of the Eighth Brother, his disciples weren't bad, especially Qingwan.

He had already entered the Nascent Soul before his Bone Age was even twenty.

Um?

Tell me, who else?

"Qingwan, Xiao Mei, you two come and pay your respects as well. This is Elder Han Baxi of the Empty Spirit Sect, a senior at the Jade Purity Realm, and ranked Old Eight in seniority within the Dragon Gate Sect."

"Greetings, Elder Han."

Lin Qingwan clasped her hands in a respectful gesture, and behind her, the junior brothers and sisters of the Dragon Gate Sect also clasped their hands in a respectful gesture, following her senior sister.

Looking at this elegant woman, though somewhat aloof, she was still very polite and possessed the pride unique to young people. She was definitely a promising candidate for cultivation!

"So this is Qingwan. Tsk tsk tsk, she truly lives up to her name, with a delicate and graceful appearance. She's already at Nascent Soul Second Floor before she's even twenty."

Looking at Lin Qingwan, Old Eight clicked his tongue in amazement, his eyes filled with admiration for the younger generation.

"I wonder if my niece Qingwan would be willing to come and study at my Empty Spirit Sect?"

"Hey! Old Eight! That's not fair of you! You're poaching people right in front of me! I'm still waiting for Qingwan to succeed me Sect Leader so I can retire and enjoy my old age."

"Ahem, ahem, I just appreciate talent." Old Eight didn't blush at all. "Young nephew Qingwan, would you mind considering it? My old woman keeps complaining that we haven't found a suitable successor. I wonder if young nephew Qingwan would be willing to become the sole successor of the Spirit Show Bee? Our Empty Spirit Sect has plenty of resources."

Straightening up, Lin Qingwan smiled slightly and shook her head, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but Qingwan's heart is with the Dragon Gate Sect, and I am already very content. I have no desire to move."

"That's a bit of a pity," Old Eight sighed softly. "Oh well, it's just fate. But if my little nephew Qingwan has any doubts about swordsmanship, she can go to Spirit Show Peak for a look. Perhaps my old woman can help Qingwan a little."

"Thank you in advance, Madam."

"Um..."

The Old Eight looked at Qingwan with increasing satisfaction, but also felt a pang of regret.

How did the Dragon Gate Sect manage to find such a promising talent?

With this woman around, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Dragon Gate Sect will remain prosperous for at least a thousand years, and may even become more and more thriving.

However, such is the nature of the path; it cannot be forced.

"Lu Ren, take the fellow Daoists from the Dragon Gate Sect on a good tour, don't neglect them."

"Yes, Elder."

A female disciple named Lu Ren responded.

"Elder Sister Lin, fellow cultivators, this way please..."

Actually, Lin Qingwan didn't really want to visit the Empty Spirit Sect.

Rather than visiting the Empty Spirit Sect, I'd rather go to Empty Spirit City to find out about Little Lin.

In fact, along the way, our senior sister had been wanting to sneak away to find Little Lin.

After all, the Sect Martial Arts Competition is a grand event for the entire Wutong Province, and both the Demon Sect and the so-called Famous Righteous Sects can participate, so Little Lin must have come as well.

But no matter what, she was the Eldest Senior Sister of the Dragon Gate Sect, and her grandfather, the Sect Leader, was also there. If she just left like this, she really wouldn't be able to get away with it.

It's troublesome, but let's bear with it for now...

And looking at the expectant faces of the junior sisters behind me who were visiting the Empty Spirit Sect for the first time...

If they refuse, then they will definitely have no choice but to refuse, given their own position.

Well... let's just take a look around. We don't have much time anyway, and we can also check on that sickly guy while we're at it...

"Thank you for your help, Fellow Lu Ren."

Lin Qingwan nodded and smiled slightly.

"No... it's no trouble at all."

Seeing Lin Qingwan's delicate and gentle smile, the girl's heart raced instantly, and a blush rose to her cheeks.

"Alright, Old Eight, I'm going to rest for a bit. Call me if you need anything."

Watching Qingwan and the others enter the Empty Spirit Sect, he had nothing to worry about.

After all, she has the Old Eight looking after her, and Qingwan is already at the Nascent Soul Realm Second Level. Looking at the entire Wutong Province, she is already a figure who has founded her own sect.

"Wait."

Just as Zhen Xiu turned to fly away, Old Eight grabbed his trouser leg, almost pulling his pants down.

"Is there anything else? You've been traveling for so many days, you must be exhausted."

Zhen Xiu adjusted his belt.

"I'm not eating your ' Old Eight's Secret Recipe Meat Patty '!"

"No..." Old Eight rolled his eyes at him, "I really have something to discuss with you..."

"About Qingwan?"

Although he was somewhat hesitant, Old Eight nodded.

Zhen Xiu shook his head. "Old Eight, there's really no room for discussion on this."

"Wait, don't wait to refuse, let me finish my business."

Old Eight took out a Storage Bag from his pocket.

"Inside are several hundred High-Grade Spirit Stone, the only Spirit Pearl Flower to bloom in a hundred years, a Half Immortal Weapon, several Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, several immortal Immortal Herb and elixirs, and a number of Spirit Artifact scrolls. This is one-third of our Empty Spirit Sect gifts."

Looking at the Storage Bag in Old Eight's hand.

Sure enough, Zhen Xiu's eyes started to sparkle.

If what the Empty Spirit Sect says is true, then all of Qingwan's betrothal gifts would probably be worth more than two Dragon Gate Sect combined!

But...

Zhen Xiu shook his head again.

Old Eight: "Old Xiu, that's not very kind of you. Fine, it's fine. Qingwan won't have to transfer to our Empty Spirit Sect, and the Dragon Gate Sect won't have to become an annex of our sect. Once Qingwan enters Jade Uncut, she can return to the Dragon Gate Sect to take charge. We will also do our best to develop the Dragon Gate Sect and establish a good relationship between the immortal families. What do you think? Moreover, on the day of the wedding, Qingwan will inherit one of our sect's two immortal weapons!"

Zhen Xiu closed his eyes and shook his head.

"You..."

Old Eight was so angry he was speechless...

Zhen Xiu could actually understand Old Eight's feelings.

After all, given that they didn't know Qingwan was Saintess Body, the fact that the other party was willing to offer such a generous betrothal gift already showed considerable courage.

Of course, if Qingwan joins the Empty Spirit Sect, the Empty Spirit Sect will definitely make a profit. After all, it is rare to reach the Second Floor of the Nascent Soul stage before the age of twenty. Besides, if the two sects really unite by marriage, they will become one family after the marriage. What loss is there?

but...

"Old Eight, I'm sorry, Qingwan will not marry into any sect."

"Hmm? Why is that?"

"There's no why. Qingwan isn't an object; she has her own thoughts. Who she likes is her own Qingwan. As her elders, we must respect her choices. Besides, I know Qingwan's personality too well. No one can force Qingwan," Zhen Xiu waved her hand, "So don't waste your energy."

"Wait, you mean, Martial Niece Qing Wan already has someone she loves..."

"Um."

"Sigh... What a pity... Oh well, it seems our Empty Spirit Sect isn't fortunate enough to have that."

Although somewhat disappointed, I accepted reality.

Just as Old Eight was about to take back the Storage Bag.

Zhen Xiu immediately grabbed Old Eight's hand that was holding the Storage Bag: "Who said there wasn't one!"

"Um?"

Zhen Xiu suddenly put his arm around Old Eight's shoulder:

"I heard that your Elder Zong Xiu Qin wanted to enjoy some Sunset Romance?"

What do you think...?

How am I...?