Dongfang Yan's gaze fell on Jiang Man, and the others instinctively looked over as well.
Miao Yulin had wanted to say something to make Jiang Man's strength clear.
For example, she could tell them that Jiang Man was the one who had established the Immortal Ascension Daoist Site.
Presumably, these people had heard about that.
That would resolve the problem.
And they would not do anything too excessive.
But before she could speak, Jiang Man nodded first. "Sure, I can stay and guard that place."
There really was no reason to refuse this.
That place was exceptionally rich in that special aura.
Wouldn't staying there mean he could cultivate properly and improve as quickly as possible?
A good thing.
Naturally, he had no reason to refuse.
"Good, then." Dongfang Yan smiled as he spoke.
He had never seen either Jiang Man or Ji An before.
Since he had never seen them, they probably weren't top-tier geniuses.
As for why they had formed a team with Miao Yulin, they had probably paid her Spirit Sources.
They were all Student Cultivators of the Immortal Gate, and their families had some financial resources.
Having a Heavenly Pride like Miao Yulin guide them was hardly that outlandish.
The two people beside him were just such a case.
They were somewhat lacking, but passable, and their strength wasn't too bad.
After that, Dongfang Yan led the way.
The thin man carried the rabbit-like Earth Spirit Beast, with a sword stuck into its neck and blood seeping out little by little.
"This is the second one we've caught. We can only drain about a third of its blood, or it'll go berserk, and we won't be able to suppress it," Dongfang Yan explained along the way.
After a pause, he continued, "But advancing requires at least