The woman covered her chest, glaring at Fang Yuan with a mix of shyness and fear in her eyes.
Fang Yuan, unashamed, instead gave the woman a thumbs-up, "Quite firm, quite big!"
Even with mental preparation, the woman's face flushed crimson. She stared blankly at Fang Yuan, unsure of what to do.
Fortunately, Zhao Mubai walked over at this moment, sat beside the woman, and gently comforted her, "Xiaoxue, are you alright?"
Seeing Zhao Mubai, the woman immediately dropped her pretense, tears welling in her eyes, looking very wronged.
This woman was the daughter of the Zhao Country's Prime Minister, named Shang Lianxue. Like Zhao Mubai, she was determined to restore the Zhao Country.
Earlier, she had wanted to probe Fang Yuan's background, but unexpectedly, she was taken advantage of.
"Big Sister Bai, I, I still can't get past this in my heart. Why don't we go to another sect?" Shang Lianxue said weakly.
Zhao Mubai shook her head slightly, speaking with a sorrowful tone, "With our cultivation aptitude, we wouldn't be valued in other sects. Only the Hehuan Sect offers us a glimmer of hope."
"If you want to leave, I won't stop you, but I cannot leave the revenge for Father Emperor and Mother Empress unfulfilled."
Hearing this, Shang Lianxue lowered her head in shame.
When the country fell, her father, as the Prime Minister of the Zhao Country, also died in this national disaster.
Since Zhao Mubai had such strong resolve, she shouldn't be so cowardly.
Thinking this, she showed a determined look in her eyes, turned around, and walked to Fang Yuan. To his bewildered gaze, she plopped down onto his lap.
Fang Yuan was discussing with Qin Hao how to settle Fan Xiaomei. With Shang Lianxue's sudden move, he felt completely thrown off.
The most important thing was that he actually had a reaction down there. What the hell!
He hadn't seen it work this well in reality!
However, Fang Yuan was a smooth operator; such a minor situation couldn't stump him. He immediately hooked Shang Lianxue's chin and whispered in her ear, "You can ask whatever you want to ask."
Shang Lianxue's thoughts were exposed, and her expression stiffened slightly, but she still forced a smile and said with a fawning tone, "What are you talking about, Young Master? This humble one merely admires your talent and wishes to further study the 'Ten Fingers Covering Twin Peaks' cultivation technique."
"That's boring. How about I teach you the 'Eighteen Dragon Subduing Touches'? This is much more powerful than 'Ten Fingers Covering Twin Peaks'." Fang Yuan said, exhaling a warm breath near Shang Lianxue's ear.
Shang Lianxue's body stiffened, and her fair skin visibly reddened at a rapid pace.
"Young Master... please don't..." Shang Lianxue squirmed, standing up as if to escape.
"See? You're getting impatient again." Fang Yuan looked at her playfully.
Zhao Mubai, who was beside them, couldn't stand it anymore. She sat in front of Fang Yuan and said apologetically, "We were too eager for quick success, making Young Master laugh."
"No matter. I can guess one or two of your trivial matters without you saying anything. Tell me, what do you need us to do? What's the reward?"
Fang Yuan waved his hand, getting straight to the point.
He wasn't very interested in such side quests.
Zhao Mubai saw Fang Yuan's straightforwardness and broke into a radiant smile, "If Young Master successfully enters the Hehuan Sect and becomes a personal disciple of the Hehuan Sect, we are willing to follow Young Master, whether as concubines or maids. We only hope that Young Master, upon achieving success in cultivation, can help us restore our country."
Hearing Zhao Mubai's request, Fang Yuan looked at Zhao Mubai, then at Shang Lianxue, and suddenly had an idea.
"Wait a moment."
With that, he turned and nudged Qin Hao, who was currently reading a maid's palm. The latter turned his head, puzzled, "What's up?"
"Do you think Xian Ge would be very happy if we gave this group of women to him?" Fang Yuan said excitedly.
"Xian Ge probably isn't interested, but the Hua Xia Sect indeed needs a batch of maids. Why don't you send Xian Ge a private message and ask him?"
"Then I'll ask."
Fang Yuan said, opening his virtual interface and sending a message to Chu Huaian.
A few seconds later, he immediately received a reply from Chu Huaian.
Xian Ge: 【You two, don't reveal Hua Xia Sect's information while you're out. Let them follow you for now. When the North-South Genius Competition begins, you can bring them back.】
【Remember, investigate the Hehuan Sect's information thoroughly. Also, help me investigate one thing: whether the Demonic Cult was involved in the destruction of the Xuantian Sect. If successful, you will each be rewarded with 100,000 contribution points.】
Fang Yuan and Qin Hao exchanged glances, their faces showing excitement.
By a fluke, they had actually received a hidden quest.
100,000 contribution points!
That was enough to splurge in the mall for a long time, or exchange for a second-grade cultivation technique in the scripture pavilion, or even purchase an immortal artifact after the mall upgraded.
Fang Yuan's eyes were gleaming. He replied with trembling hands: 【Guaranteed to complete the mission!】
Closing the virtual interface, Fang Yuan suppressed the impulse in his heart and turned to look at Zhao Mubai: "I agree to your matter, but you must help me with one thing."
"What is it?" Zhao Mubai asked curiously.
"I won't tell you yet. I'll tell you after you become disciples of the Hehuan Sect."
"Then we will await Young Master's success in becoming a personal disciple. Otherwise, all the conditions we just discussed will be void."
"OJBK." Fang Yuan made a gesture.
Zhao Mubai looked bewildered, not understanding or recognizing Fang Yuan's meaning.
Fang Yuan was a little helpless. He puffed out his chest and said, "In our hometown, if two parties reach an agreement, they must touch chests. Only then is the agreement established."
Zhao Mubai was slightly stunned. After a long hesitation, she finally lowered her guard and timidly straightened her chest.
Bang—
Fang Yuan collided with force, almost knocking Zhao Mubai out. Fortunately, she was supported by Shang Lianxue and a few other female attendants behind her.
"Okay, from now on, you are my people. If anyone bullies you, just tell them my name, Fang Yuan!" Fang Yuan patted his chest, promising confidently.
Zhao Mubai rubbed her aching chest, showing a resentful expression.
She felt as if her chest might have been damaged.
...
The night passed uneventfully. The next morning.
When the first ray of sunlight appeared, thousands of people on the platform stood up simultaneously.
Above the mountain peak, dozens of streaks of light shot into the sky, appearing above everyone's heads in the blink of an eye.
"The Hehuan Sect's entrance ceremony now begins. Mortals under thirteen years old, step forward and move to the left. Mortals thirteen years and older, move to the right. We will begin testing your spirit roots."
"Rogue cultivators, come to the front and accept inspection from the elders. Only those who meet the requirements for a cultivation vessel can become disciples of the Hehuan Sect."
Whoosh, the scene became chaotic for a moment.
Fan Xiaomei nervously clutched Fang Yuan's clothes.
Meanwhile, Fang Yuan and Qin Hao brazenly surveyed the dozen or so elders of the Hehuan Sect in mid-air.
There were fifteen elders in total, all female. Behind them were twenty personal disciples, sixteen of whom were female and four male.
One elder, sensing something, looked towards Fang Yuan and Qin Hao.
"Oh, there are actually two with high-grade spirit roots. I'll have to find a way to recruit them later."
Fang Yuan saw that this elder was still charming, exuding a mature woman's aura. Most importantly, this elder was wearing a transparent gauze, revealing a large expanse of white skin on her chest.
Fang Yuan couldn't help but whistle at her.
The elder smiled charmingly, responding with a blown kiss.
Fang Yuan grabbed at the void, caught the blown kiss to his mouth, then extended his hand to form a heart shape, turning his hands into a bow and arrow, and shot the heart towards the elder.
"Quite interesting." The elder's lips curved upwards as she gave Fang Yuan a deep look.