After watching Dong Xianyu and Wenren Lingshe leave, Pei Ling led the female cultivators into the Xiangge Villa.
The estate covered a vast area. Pavilions and towers were arranged along the slopes, with precious flowers and rare plants growing between them. Waterfalls and flowing streams, ornamental rocks and artificial hills, colorful spirit birds flitting about, white deer roaming, babbling brooks, and verdant peaks shrouded in mist all lent the place an ethereal charm.
After a brief look around, Pei Ling took out the token Dong Xianyu had left behind and activated it. In an instant, the group appeared inside a spacious main hall.
This was the estate's central hall, furnished with elegant refinement. Spirit tea and Spirit Fruits had already been laid out on the table, while numerous wooden puppets, all shaped like True Persons, stood with their hands at their sides, waiting for instructions.
Pei Ling's Spiritual Sense swept quickly over the entire estate. When he sensed no problems, he gave a slight nod.
Although Jiuyi Mountain was one of the Five Great Righteous Paths, and it was unlikely they would tamper with the residence they had arranged for him, as a disciple of Chongming Sect, he had grown accustomed to being cautious...
As the thought crossed his mind, Pei Ling walked to the seat of honor and sat down. Shi Nanzi and the other female cultivators stepped gracefully to either side.
Looking at the women, Pei Ling said, "There are many rooms here. You may choose any one you like to rest in."
"But during this time, don't cause trouble!"
"Do not kill the innocent indiscriminately!"
"Without my orders, you are not to leave the Xiangge Villa—not even by half a step."
Shi Nanzi and the others bowed in unison. "Yes!"
Pei Ling gave a slight nod. "You