In a simple pavilion amid the mountains and waters.
Jiang Man sat there, waiting quietly.
Ji Hao sat beside him.
The towering mountain ranges outside were visible from here, and the view was quite good.
The scenery in the Inner Sect was even better than outside.
And more expansive.
"She's here," Ji Hao said.
Soon, a graceful, understated figure wearing a white veil appeared in the pavilion.
She looked at Jiang Man in silence for a moment, then bowed to Ji Hao.
"No need for that. I'm only sitting here as a witness today. Talk among yourselves, about anything you like, and don't worry about me, whatever attitude you wish to take," Ji Hao said with a smile. "This is between you, after all. It would be best if it worked out, but it's fine if it doesn't.
"Of course, it would be best not to fight.
"After all, he's no match for you yet.
"I'll step in to stop you."
At his words, Ji Shuying nodded slightly.
She looked at Jiang Man and said softly, "I'm Ji Shuying, of the Ji Family's direct line."
"Outer Sect disciple, Jiang Man," Jiang Man answered truthfully.
Ji Shuying looked around and asked, "Did you choose this place, Young Master Jiang?"
"I did." Jiang Man nodded.
He thought this place was very good.
It was convenient for heading back, too.
Once he collected the Spirit Sources and met everyone, that would more or less be it.
It was on the way.
Ji Shuying looked calmly at Jiang Man, parted her red lips, and said, "Young Master Ji asked us to meet you as soon as we arrived, and we had no objections. But isn't the place you chose a little shabby, Young Master Jiang?
"It shows us a little too little respect."
Jiang