After the Dragon Clan's ancestor had explained everything, Qin Jiuge felt somewhat awkward. After all, what they were doing truly seemed like repaying grievances with virtue, while he, Qin Jiuge, had naturally become the chief culprit.
Yet with such a fine opportunity before him, Qin Jiuge could never possibly give it up.
"Thank you."
Qin Jiuge clasped his hands. "The Tian Xuan Faction and the Dragon Clan can absolutely become one family."
Qin Jiuge then discussed matters concerning both sides with the Dragon Clan's ancestor. Only after everything had been thoroughly settled and both sides had voluntarily sworn Heavenly Dao Oaths was the matter truly brought to an end.
"Long Shilin, go see Fellow Daoist Qin Jiuge off. Since Fellow Daoist Qin Jiuge will be considered one of us from now on, we should still observe a measure of courtesy."
The Dragon Clan's ancestor stroked his long beard and spoke slowly.
For the moment, Qin Jiuge truly could not detect the old fellow's scheme. He merely felt that something was not quite right, but he soon nodded.
He and Long Shilin swiftly departed.
"Wait. We've already reached Heavenly Absolute City, so why did you come in too?"
Qin Jiuge looked strangely at Long Shilin.
Long Shilin's attire today was indeed dazzling: white stockings below, a loose red robe above, and a golden smoking pipe in her hand. Compared to her usual icy, aloof yet secretly coquettish appearance, she carried an unexpected charm today.
Qin Jiuge had never witnessed even a trace of such charm from her before. Naturally, he had to be on his guard now.
"What is going on here?"
Just as Qin Jiuge's thoughts were beginning to wander, Long Shilin rolled her eyes at him irritably.
"Please, Lord Heavenly Profound Supreme, now that our two sides have begun