Things had already happened, and Ling Tian had no choice but to accept them. Fortunately, Hua Min'er and the others had already reached an agreement, which spared him a great deal of worry. He had promised to marry all three women, but only after dealing with the major trouble that was Li Huo. They knew how much Ling Tian valued Lingxiao Pavilion, and they also understood that discussing marriage at such a critical juncture was inappropriate. Hua Min'er and the others had agreed.
Now that everything had been laid out in the open, things became much simpler. The women chatted and laughed together, and their relationships grew much more harmonious.
"Brother Tian, you're all right now. We can go back to Lingxiao Pavilion, can't we?" Lian Yue asked, though there was a hint of reluctance in her voice. Hua Min'er and Yao Yu wore the same expression.
It wasn't often they got to spend time with Ling Tian, so naturally they didn't want to leave just like that.
"No, I'm not planning to go back yet." Ling Tian shook his head. Seeing the confusion on the three women's faces, he explained, "The most important thing for us now is to improve our cultivation. Elder Ling, Granny, and the others can handle the defenses at Lingxiao Pavilion. We wouldn't be much help even if we went back."
"That's true. Anyway, it'll take at least a hundred years for Li Huo and his people to cross over to Lingxiao Star." Yao Yu nodded, then murmured to herself, "This place is remote and peaceful. It's perfect for secluding ourselves to cultivate."
Hua Min'er nodded and picked up the thread. "Elder Ling left a Teleportation Formation here. If anything comes up, we can return at any time, so we won't be too late to