For instance, the condition offered by Daoist Ku of White-Suffering Cave had the makings of turning him into a nanny. He would never consider such terms.
After some thought, Yang Huai decided to accept Master Jiufang's terms.
Seeing this, a faint smile appeared between Master Jiufang's brows.
She had not held much hope to begin with and had even prepared herself to be passed over. Though she did not know what terms the other senior brothers had offered, she had vaguely guessed that the terms offered by her senior sister from Heavenly Gate were likely far better than hers.
Yet Yang Huai had actually agreed to her terms. She was delighted inwardly. With a light sweep of her whisk, a jade box appeared atop the table, and she said with a smile.
"Martial Nephew Yang, when the time is right, I will inform you!"
She did not conceal the intentions of the other Daoists either. She immediately rose, turned, and departed.
The other three Daoists also stood, their expressions carrying faint regret.
Daoist Fuyunzi, the eldest among them, smiled at Yang Huai.
"Martial Nephew Yang, what a pity. This time, we were unable to help you!"
Yang Huai cupped his hands slightly.
"It is this nephew who has let all you elders down, troubling you to make this trip amid your busy schedules!"
Fuyunzi shook his head.
"You are too polite, Martial Nephew. If there are good things next time, do not forget us senior uncles and senior aunt!"
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
In truth, it was not that they could not bear to part with the immortal elixirs in their hands. They had previously offered to give them freely to this martial nephew, but Yang Huai had refused. His reason was that he