When Melinda heard about the portable fitting room and the exclusive bathing invitation, she was momentarily stunned and remained unresponsive for quite a while.

...

Upstairs, Lin Bingxuan, who was just taking a gift for the little girl, suddenly heard the latter ask, "Who was that person by your side just now?"

Lin Bingxuan paused her actions and turned around, only to see the little girl's face full of seriousness, devoid of the expectation one should have before receiving a gift.

"She's someone we met on the road, helped us quite a bit." Lin Bingxuan thought for a moment and responded.

"Oh, I see!"

The little girl nodded with understanding, then instantly became cheerful and urged, "Auntie, weren't you going to give me a gift? Hurry and take it out!"

Lin Bingxuan was momentarily stunned, and then she took out a pile of pre-prepared gifts, lighting up the little girl's face with smiles.

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At this moment, Ji Dantong dragged Bai Xiaoxuan to the front of a small walled town.

Spanning thousands of acres, the town was lined with tall buildings of antique structure, with houses built of blue bricks and ancient wood, and a city wall at the entrance standing about three feet high, making one feel as if they had traveled back in time.

No time to be amazed, Bai Xiaoxuan was pulled forward by Ji Dantong, and soon a row of people stood on the city gate, questioning, "Who goes there?!"

Ji Dantong remained calm and answered indifferently, "It's me!"

The leader on the gate squinted his eyes, "Tong?!"

Then shouted loudly, "Open the gate, Tong is back!"

"Let's go!" Ji Dantong led Bai Xiaoxuan closer to the gate step by step, and soon the thick city gate began to open slowly.

Upon entering, just as Ji Dantong was about to express her thanks, she was halted by a dozen fully armored people in front of her, causing her to frown slightly, "What's the meaning of this?!"

"Sorry, Tong, Fairy Miaohan has ordered us to stop you upon seeing you." A man holding a long halberd stepped forward and struck the ground with his weapon, causing the ground within three meters to tremble.

Ji Dantong was momentarily stunned, then immediately realized who Fairy Miaohan in their words referred to…

This town was the activity range of Ji Dantong for the past nineteen years. Although it couldn't compare to a modern metropolis, it was fully equipped inside, and it was truly her home.

Besides this town, two other similarly sized towns around it were where her sect selected disciples, and her sect had a peculiar rule of only accepting female disciples.

Ji Dantong still couldn't understand this issue up to now; every time she questioned it, it enraged her master to the point that she dared not say another word.

As for Fairy Miaohan, she was her senior sister Sun Miaohan. Fairy was an honorable title for a powerful individual, a title Ji Dantong was still some distance away from earning.

Looking at the squad in front of her, refusing to step aside, Ji Dantong's gaze turned cold, "I'll give you one more chance; if you continue to impede me, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Tong, please understand us, Fairy Miaohan..."

"Shut up!"

Ji Dantong scolded, "Does she deserve to be called a fairy?"

As soon as the words fell, a voice so soft it could make one's bones melt resounded from behind the squad.

"Oh, Junior Sister Ji is really fiery!"

Saying that, the squad in front of Ji Dantong spontaneously gave way, revealing a woman with perfect proportions and an almost demonically beautiful face. In every gesture, she exuded an innate allure that unconsciously drew people's attention.

However, others might not know, but Ji Dantong, who had grown up with her, knew very well what kind of person this was.

In Ji Dantong's eyes, this senior sister named Sun Miaohan was an exceptionally brilliant person, excessively so. Combined with the cultivation technique tailored for her by their master, dealing with men was simply child's play!

Unfortunately, their master did not only refrain from stopping her from manipulating men but also praised and encouraged her, leaving Ji Dantong angry yet helpless.

Moreover, Sun Miaohan's brilliance wasn't only evident with men; when she wanted to, she could forge connections even with women of value in a short amount of time.

Ji Dantong had witnessed firsthand a naturally introverted girl transform into a social expert under her mentorship, putting even top-notch psychologists to shame!

However, when Ji Dantong saw the cinnabar mark at her brow, her expression finally began to change.

"How could Master... how could the title of fairy be given to someone like you?!" Ji Dantong asked, struggling to accept it.

As per the ranking in Ji Dantong's sect, besides the all-powerful Sect Leader, the next level was the Immortal Envoy, equivalent to elders in most sects.

Below that were the Fairies, equivalent to what is often referred to as elite disciples, marked by that dot of cinnabar at the brow.

Generally, Immortal Envoys enjoyed decision-making rights in major matters, speaking rights, and voting rights, far surpassing Fairies in resource privileges.

Of course, to an ordinary disciple, the privileges of a Fairy were also considerable; besides being able to enter and exit the sect as they please, they could choose their residence within a hundred miles, greatly enhancing their freedom.

Additionally, they could partially access some of the sect's secret techniques, receiving more resources compared to an ordinary disciple.

At this moment, Sun Miaohan listened to Ji Dantong's unabashed words without any anger, merely sneering, "If not for me, the obedient disciple, would it be for you, who broke the sect rules and snuck out?!"

"Who told you I snuck out?" Ji Dantong retorted, "When I left, I did so from the front gate, openly!"

"Your so-called openness, is it not slipping out unnoticed during the gatekeepers' shift change?" Sun Miaohan chuckled softly, her laugh so enchanting it could make everyone around intoxicated!

Knowing full well that she couldn't out argue this senior sister, Ji Dantong cut straight to the point, "Even if you become some Fairy, you don't have the right to stop me here, do you? I have urgent matters to see Master about, and you can't bear the consequences if delayed!"

Listening to Ji Dantong's threats, Sun Miaohan feigned surprise, "Oh? Is that so? Just right, Master sent me to catch you back."

The word 'catch' made Ji Dantong uncomfortable, but she couldn't care less at the moment; the priority was to bring Bai Xiaoxuan over, and the details would have to be overlooked for now.

However, when Ji Dantong tried to follow Sun Miaohan back to the sect, she saw the tall, curvy woman in front of her making no move to lead the way.

"What exactly do you want?!"

This time, Ji Dantong was genuinely angry. This senior sister was deliberately causing trouble again and again, did she really think she was easily bullied?!"