The women in the Elegant Seat grew more and more animated as they spoke. "By then, we'll have changed the world without striking a single blow."
"This world must belong to the Attendants of the 'Yue' Immortal!"
"With the 'Yue' Immortal's benevolence, we're sure to receive generous rewards by then. Perhaps we, too, can become immortals on the spot, just like those people from the Ascension Association, and enter the Immortal Kingdom..."
As Pei Ling listened, his eyes narrowed slightly. This was just as well; he knew nothing about the "Ning" Immortal or the "Yue" Immortal.
After meeting the "Ning" Immortal, he would go and meet the "Yue" Immortal, too.
At that moment, the women in the Elegant Seat finished discussing business and casually turned to their everyday affairs. "The Xu family's younger sister has been getting naughtier lately. She even tried to steal my male companion..."
"She's young and playful, and doesn't know any better. We're all sisters here; don't hold it against her."
"I'm not holding it against her. Once we've taken care of business, I plan to bring a few new ones back with me. I just hope she doesn't take a liking to them again..."
Pei Ling lost interest entirely and turned his attention back to the courtyard below.
Time passed slowly.
An hour later, the people in the Elegant Seat finished their tea, went downstairs to settle the bill, and left.
Pei Ling continued watching the "Ning" Immortal's side.
About half an hour later, those believers were beginning to sway from kneeling for so long when, all of a sudden, an unfathomable, cryptic, ancient, and evil aura descended!
The ordinary people throughout the city noticed nothing at all—not even the people performing the ritual sensed a thing.
Pei Ling immediately looked in a certain direction.