"The outer disciples will guide you to your quarters." He announced, his eyes focusing on Ling Tian. "Ling Tian, stay here for a moment."
"Yes, Elder." Ling Tian answered Elder Su before turning to Yun Xi.
"Go ahead first. Come to my quarters later, or I'll come to yours." He told her.
"Mm, I got it." She turned and followed the others.
Before long, only Ling Tian and Elder Su remained.
Then without warning, two figures appears beside Elder Su. They were dressed in black and dark blue robes with gold trim, their faces concealed behind veils.
"Elder Su, we will take care of him from here. It's the Sect Leader's orders." Elder Su gave a single nod and took to the air, disappearing in the direction of the sect.
Once they were alone, the two figures lifted their veils and smiled at him.
"Told you we'd meet again." The girl with black-purple hair tied in a ponytail wore a face Ling Tian recognized immediately.
"Who exactly are you two?" The shock of finding Fang Nao'er and Fang Ning'er standing before him left him momentarily lost for words.
"Allow me to introduce myself properly. I'm Fang Nao'er, Core Disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect." Her voice was bright and cheerful.
"I'm Fang Ning'er." A blush crept across her face, her voice so small he nearly missed it entirely.
"Nice to meet you two again, senior sisters." Ling Tian bowed politely, but secretly, he observed their figure.
He saw two attractive bodies with pale skin in front of him. Their huge breasts swung gently like full pendulums, heavy and soft.
Her ample cleavage showed off the pale skin beneath the dark blue robe that clung to every seductive curve of her body, down to a slim waist and culminating in wide hips.
The curve of their voluptuous bottom was visible as their robe failed to hide it, her plump, pale thighs proudly displayed by vertical slits in her dress that revealed glimmers of silky skin.
Their full lips painted a beautiful pink, their face, mature and attractive, framed deep purple eyes, and flashed a charming smile on Nao'er, while a shy, blushing smile on Ning'er.
Their body all the same, only their expression and hairstyles are different.
God... They both hot...
[Fang Nao'er's Interest increased by 50 points, +100 lust points!]
[Name: Fang Nao'er]
[Age: 23]
[Cultivation: Earth Spirit Realm - Fourth Stage]
[Relationship: Stranger]
[Interest: 50/100]
[Chastity: Intact]
[Lust: 0/100]
[Affinities: Dark: 50, Bow: 20 ]
[Spiritual Roots: Void Spiritual Roots] [Earth Grade - High]
[Bloodline: N/A]
[Physique: N/A]
[Traits: Cheerful, Natural Archer, Loyal, Airhead, Big-Sister]
[Fang Ning'er's Interest increased by 80 points, 160 lust points!]
[Name: Fang Ning'er]
[Age: 23]
[Cultivation: Earth Spirit Realm - Fourth Stage]
[Relationship: Stranger]
[Interest: 80/100]
[Chastity: Intact]
[Lust: 0/100]
[Affinities: Dark: 50, Dagger: 20 ]
[Spiritual Roots: Shadow Spiritual Roots] [Earth Grade - High]
[Bloodline: N/A]
[Physique: N/A]
[Traits: Shy, Natural Assassin, Loyal, Intelligent, Love Handsome Face]
"What—" Ling Tian's eyes widened at their cultivation levels.
"What's wrong, Ling Tian?" Nao'er stepped closer, waving a hand in front of his face.
"N-nothing, I'm just surprised you're both core disciples." He shook himself out of it.
"S-sorry... we were in undercover when we met you," Ning'er murmured, her voice still barely above a whisper.
"It's fine, I get it. So, senior sisters, what brings you here?" Ling Tian asked.
"We're here to escort you to your private residence and walk you through your orientation," Nao'er explained.
"Huh? With core disciples? Why not the elder?"
"It's because of your spiritual roots and sword qi," Nao'er told him, while Ning'er gave a quiet nod.
"Not because of the golden token?"
"Also, usually the elder will be the one who guides you. But you show something promising, so we are chosen to be the ones who guide you," Nao'er said.
"Anyway, let's get moving, we'll go over everything in more detail once we reach your residence."
****
On the other side of the Sect, a graceful young woman walk alone in a path.
Yun Xi's long hair swaying like dark silk in the evening breeze. Her mind filled with someone—Ling Tian's smile, the way his touch that had woke her hidden desire within her—unaware of the shadow approaching from behind.
"Young Lady Yun!" a sharp voice called out, breaking her reverie.
Yun Xi turned around with her expression kind and composed as always. "Young Master Han. Do you need something from me?"
Han Jian step closer, his robes embroidered with the crests of his noble lineage, a smug glint in his narrow eyes. He held out a sealed envelope.
"Here, this letter from your Yun Family just arrived moments ago." He gave it toward her, while watching her every move like a predator.
"Oh, thank you, Young Master Han," she replied softly, accepting it. She broke the seal and open the letter, her brows furrowing as she scanned the letter.
Then the words hit her like a cold wave: arrangements for a betrothal, sealed by her family's elders without her consent.
Her heart clenched, thoughts flashing of Ling Tian.
She bowed deeply, voice calm despite the turmoil. "I'm sorry, Young Master Han, but I already have someone I like."
"So?" Han Jian's attitude shifted in an instant, his face twisting into a predatory smile that revealed his yellowed teeth.
"Huh?" Yun Xi blinked. His nonchalance confused her.
"So what if you do?" he sneered, stepping closer. "I already know the letter's contents. It's about our marriage, isn't it?"
"Y-yes," she stumble while stepping back instinctively. Now her heart beating faster from fear.
"Exactly as I said—so what? That scrap of paper means nothing to me. Your family has agreed, which makes you mine. Like it or not, you're my property now, and we are at Azure Dragon Sect. With my sister here, you can even run away. Ahahahaha!
Han Jian threw his head back in a mad laugh that echoed off the surrounding, drawing glances from nearby disciples.
"No, no, I don't want that!" Yun Xi's voice cracked.
Tears slowly appears in her eyes, then she spun around and fled.
Han Jian watched her fleeing figure, a twisted grin appear on his face.
"Oh, Yun Xi... this is what it means to be a noble with real power. Resisting now, are you? I'll just break you in after we're married. You have nowhere to run. Hahahaha!"
He roared another bout of maniac laughter into the night with fists clenched in triumph.
But he so oblivious to the storm he had unleashed.