Listening to his beautiful master’s words, Liu Zixuan thought for a moment: "Why not let Ye Lianyi return to the north with me? It’ll be lively with everyone together!"

"In what capacity would you have her go?"

The beautiful master laughed mockingly: "As your friend? When the festival comes, you’ll be having fun with those beauties, what about her? Is she supposed to just watch on the side?"

Liu Zixuan grimaced: "It really is a bit awkward, huh."

"More than just awkward, it would certainly make her feel even more upset," the beautiful master patted Liu Zixuan’s arm, "During the martial arts tournament, Lianyi might do something, and you can support her then, help her walk out of her inner shadows."

What the beautiful master said was subtle. Now Liu Zixuan already has several female confidants around him, and it’s clear Ye Lianyi also has feelings for Liu Zixuan. But unfortunately, Ye Lianyi also has responsibilities on her shoulders.

Only when all those matters are resolved can these issues of romance be brought up.

Liu Zixuan shrugged: "Okay, before I leave tomorrow, I’ll go see her."

"Have a good festival, adjust your mentality, and perform well at the martial arts tournament."

The beautiful master stared into Liu Zixuan’s eyes and said, "When the time comes, if you’re powerful, naturally some important figures will become interested in you."

Liu Zixuan naturally understood what the beautiful master meant: if Liu Zixuan is outstanding, even if the Martial Realm is truly unified in the future, and Liu Zixuan has to stand in opposition to the patriarchs, some important figures would secretly help him, making him not be too passive.

Whether it’s the beautiful master or Liu Ruyan, although they are both descendants of the Willow Association, in comparison, they have a deep affection for Liu Zixuan and naturally want to help him.

Liu Zixuan nodded and smiled: "I will prove myself with my strength."

"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s go back," the beautiful master stood up and said.

Liu Zixuan directly took the beautiful master into his arms and smiled roguishly: "So who’s staying with whom tonight?"

"Guess..." the beautiful master said, slipping out of Liu Zixuan’s embrace and running towards the front room.

Liu Zixuan’s lips curled: "You cheeky girl, we’re parting again tomorrow, how could I let you off the hook!"

That night, Liu Zixuan specifically drank a little wine with Liu Ruyan and Bai Jingjing. Taking advantage of the two beauties being tipsy and asleep, he sneaked into the beautiful master’s room.

Over the years, the beautiful master and Liu Zixuan had been through so much.

The beautiful master was only two or three years older than Liu Zixuan. Rather than saying she watched Liu Zixuan grow up, it might be more accurate to say they grew up together, matured together.

In the past, the beautiful master had experienced more than Liu Zixuan, as she was from the Medical Immortal Sect, witnessing situations that ordinary people couldn’t compare to.

But this past year Liu Zixuan had roamed the world, seeing all the splendor life had to offer.

When the time wasn’t right, there was naturally a slight distance between them. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

But now, they had long crossed that distance and naturally come together.

A night of tenderness, a night of passion.

Much later, the beautiful master snuggled like a kitten in Liu Zixuan’s arms, peacefully asleep with a joyful smile on her lips.

With a beauty in his arms, Liu Zixuan also slept quite blissfully that night.

...

The next day.

Coincidentally, Liu Qianyun also returned with Ying Qingning, and everyone sat in the main hall.

Hearing Liu Zixuan say he wanted to return to the north, Liu Qianyun and Liu Qianfeng, the two brothers, were a bit reluctant. After all, Liu Ruyan and the beautiful master had just returned to the family, and they hadn’t celebrated a festival together in many years. Suddenly leaving was naturally something they were unwilling to do.

The ancestor of Willow Association smiled: "Alright, although they haven’t officially married, they’re already Zixuan’s here. How does it make sense for a wife to celebrate the festival at her maiden home? Let them go."

Liu Qianfeng’s mouth twitched a few times, reluctantly muttering: "Having one daughter like this is one thing, but having all three love the same man, what the hell is this situation."

"Blame yourself!" The old ancestor of Willow Association scolded: "If it weren’t for you losing Ruyan and the others years ago, would this be happening now?"

"I..." Liu Qianfeng was at a loss for words.

The world never has coincidences, just fortunate encounters.

Sometimes, thinking about it carefully, it truly leaves one speechless.

Meeting the beautiful master, Liu Ruyan, and Ying Qingning separately, there seemed to be no problem at all, since they are independent individuals. Yet, it was unforeseen that they were all connected to the Willow Association.

According to common sense, Willow Association should have three sons-in-law, but now there’s only Liu Zixuan.

Where’s the fairness in that!

Liu Zixuan laughed: "It’s merely going back north to celebrate the festival, after the festival, we’ll come back again. Just don’t treat us as outsiders and kick us out then!"

"They dare!" The old ancestor of Willow Association instantly shouted furiously: "If anyone dares boss you around, I’ll be the first to kick them out."

Liu Qianfeng and Liu Qianyun wished they could find a hole to hide in. They were supposed to be the true heirs of the Willow Association, but now it seemed they didn’t even compare to an outsider like Liu Zixuan!

Yet, they had no grounds to refute!

Thinking back, they once looked down on Liu Zixuan in various ways, but now, in the Willow Association, although still patriarchs, their status wasn’t as high as Liu Zixuan’s.

It’s true what they say: For thirty years the east river, and for thirty years the west river, never underestimate the youth!

After the meal, Liu Zixuan went alone to the Medical Immortal Sect, chatted with Ye Lianyi for a while. There were feelings between them, but unfortunately, the time wasn’t right, so they had to part temporarily.

Leaving the Medical Immortal Sect, Liu Zixuan went to Tianchen City to bid farewell to Gu Yu and others, then returned to the Willow Association.

With Liu Ruyan, Ying Qingning, and Bai Jingjing, the four set off by car towards the Celestial Capital, while the beautiful master headed to the state district’s airport to catch today’s earliest flight to the Medical Immortal Sect.

Watching them leave, the expression of the old ancestor of Willow Association subtly changed: "You two listen up."

Liu Qianfeng and Liu Qianyun quickly put away their wistful expressions and solemnly looked at the ancestor.

"From now on, Willow Association will no longer receive any external guests. You two will come with me to retreat, and make sure to reach the Emperor Realm before the martial arts tournament."

Hearing the words of the old ancestor of Willow Association, Liu Qianfeng and Liu Qianyun exchanged glances and asked in unison: "Old ancestor, is the Martial Realm really going to unify?"

The old ancestor of Willow Association, walking inside, said: "Everyone only knows that the martial arts tournament is the biggest feast in recent years, but how could they know the martial arts tournament is just the opening ceremony of that major event. Prepare well; our Willow Association aims to become a peak family in the Star Sea!"