"No need for formalities!" Venerable Gray Three seemed to be in good spirits. Apparently, surviving the war had brought him considerable benefits. He smiled at Wang Yan and said, "You performed exceptionally well in this war. You certainly brought honor to your master and Yellow Cloud Peak!"
"It was all thanks to your excellent guidance, Master!" Wang Yan said modestly.
However!
"You're not so young anymore, are you? I have a suggestion. I wonder whether you'd be interested!" Venerable Gray Three suddenly looked Wang Yan up and down, then nodded in satisfaction as he spoke.
"Please speak freely, Master!" Wang Yan's heart stirred, though he had no idea what Venerable Gray Three intended to say.
"I've discussed this with your junior sister Lin Xia. You're now the finest Core Condensation Realm disciple on Yellow Cloud Peak! And one of her nieces is among our most outstanding talents!" Venerable Gray Three spoke as though it were a casual matter, but his eyes remained fixed on Wang Yan's, seemingly searching for his thoughts. Only when he saw Wang Yan's perfectly composed expression did he continue. "Both of you are among Yellow Cloud Peak's finest talents. If you joined together as dual cultivation partners, it would greatly benefit both your cultivation! If you're interested, your Martial Aunt Lin Xia and I could arrange the match!"
"Huh!? This..." How could Wang Yan fail to understand now? He immediately thought of Lin Juan... That niece of Lin Xia's was most likely her. No wonder she had been so mysterious that day. Clearly, Lin Juan seemed to know something about this already, and judging by her attitude, she seemed to have agreed...
Truth be told.
In the Cultivation World, high-level male cultivators had always outnumbered female cultivators. This was not really a matter of aptitude. Rather,