The gorgeous scene was beyond words, thanks to the three ladies.

　　“Venerable First Brother, looks like you’re not only good at alchemy, medicine, and pill-making.” Miaozhen blinked and smiled: “Your cultivation is also number one, the strongest in history, my admiration for you is endless like the surging current of a great river…” [1]

　　She spewed a barrage of praises at him.

　　He playfully patted her head in response: “Venerable this, venerable that, I’m at my prime, don’t treat me like I’m old.” 

　　“Yes, of course.” She flared her nose and continued: “First Brother is still so young, so handsome and gallant, the number one bachelor under heaven…”

　　“How are you not nauseous?” Yalan was speechless.

　　Miaozhen ignored this and blinked cutely with a mischievous smirk: “Why should I? We’re family, just playing around. As long as First Brother teaches me one or two invincible arts, I’ll say even more nauseating stuff.”

　　“So that’s her goal.” The obedient Shaoyao smiled.

　　Li Qiye pinched Miaozhen’s nose and shook his head: “There are no invincible arts, only invincible people. Once you reach that level, all of your techniques will be invincible. Even simple ones like Black Tiger Strike can destroy the G.o.ds.”

　　“Wow, you are so cool, First Brother. Everyone, look, he can say such domineering comments so effortlessly.” Miaozhen smiled cutely.

　　“Are you itchy for a beating? Think I won’t teach you a lesson?” Li Qiye slapped her b.u.t.ts and scolded.

　　She looked like a cat that had its tail stepped on and instantly jumped back, completely blushed while glaring at him: “First Brother, you’re teasing me on top of not teaching us the ultimate arts.”

　　“You deserve it.” Yalan chuckled in a kingdom-toppling manner: “Only First Brother can deal with a demoness like you.”

　　Miaozhen glared at Yalan in response: “Siding with your man against your family already? At least wait until after marriage.”

　　Yalan lost in this verbal contest and became embarra.s.sed again.

　　“Looks like I’m missing out on the fun.” A leisure voice came from the sky. 

　　Longevity Sage was floating over. The three sisters immediately corrected their manners after seeing their master. Nevertheless, the atmosphere remained festive.

　　The sage wasn’t old-fas.h.i.+oned so she waved her whisker, gesturing for them carry on: “I heard you all talking about marriage? Which one is marrying First Brother? Or all three? That would be best since we shouldn’t let our fertile water flow into others’ field. I don’t want to marry my three cute  disciples to outsiders.”

　　“Master, you’re teasing us too.” The three sisters coquettishly pouted and ran away like the wind.

　　This left only Li Qiye and Longevity Sage. She stared at them leaving and smiled: “Who do you pick, or all three of my disciples?”

　　Li Qiye stretched and casually placed his hand around her shoulder: “How about packing up all four? I’ll take everything.”

　　She gave him the side-eye in response: “Only in your dream.”

　　“Nevermind then.” He smiled and shrugged.

　　She gently shook her head. Of course, she was kidding too.

　　“Alright, let’s go in. We have prepared everything but it is up to you whether you can take it or not. There’s nothing else we can do.” Her expression became serious.

　　“Don’t worry, I always get everything I want. Plus, I’m perfectly confident in this endeavor.” He remained carefree.

　　She smiled back and flicked her whisker, leading the way for Li Qiye.

　　The two of them walked side-by-side deeper into the valley. As they infiltrated farther, the place became more desolate with no one else in sight. This was a forbidden ground. Not to mention outsiders, even the important members of the valley might not have entry permission.