"Fairy Gong, our sect leader said that as long as you're willing to submit to the Xuan Yin Sect and swear the Dao Heart Oath never to betray us, he won't just spare your life—he'll even take you as his disciple!"
"What do you say? Would you like to think it over?"
At that moment, one of the Xuan Yin Sect disciples surrounding the Yunqing Sect group spoke with a smile. He was at the Nascent Soul stage.
"Exactly! Our sect leader has always valued talent. Fairy Gong, you're one of the rare geniuses here in the Southern Ridge. It'd be a shame for you to die here. That's why the sect leader specifically instructed us to give you a chance."
"Fairy Gong, don't disappoint our sect leader by rejecting his kind offer!"
Another Xuan Yin Sect disciple at the Nascent Soul stage chimed in.
At that, the Gong-surnamed Yunqing Sect female disciple gave a cold snort and declared proudly, "I, Gong Shiyu, was born a member of the Yunqing Sect, and I'll die its ghost!"
"You want me to submit to your Xuan Yin Sect? Hah... Dream on!"
As she spoke, Gong Shiyu let out a scornful laugh.
"That's right! Sister Gong is the Yunqing Sect's foremost disciple. How could she ever consort with Dog Thieves like you from the Xuan Yin Sect? You're underestimating her!"
One of the Yunqing Sect male disciples spoke coldly as well.
Hearing their words, one of the Xuan Yin Sect disciples at the Nascent Soul stage let out a heavy snort. He fixed Gong Shiyu with a frigid gaze and said, "Fairy Gong, are you sure you want to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit?"
"You should know that our sect leader is only giving you this chance