277: I guarantee that both my senior sister and my master will be satisfied.

The Red Pine Immortal Cave at the mountaintop.

The main hall appeared slightly empty; while the various decorations looked luxurious, they were all mundane, common objects of little value.

It was Yue Li's first time entering this place. Assuming this was simply Xiao Changfeng's taste, she didn't find it strange at all.

After offering greetings, Liu Xuan led Yue Li to a seat nearby and gave Xiao Changfeng a general report of what had just occurred.

"Grandmaster, didn't you tell me before that you would help me secure a future path within the Heavenly Sword Sect? Now that Immortal Master Yue Li intends to recruit me, what do you think..."

Xiao Changfeng's expression remained unchanged as he turned to look at Yue Li, "Immortal Master Yue, is what he said true?"

"Replying to Immortal Master, it is indeed so!"

Yue Li felt somewhat awkward. If Liu Xuan were lying, she would feel as though she were poaching someone else's talent right in front of them.

"Hmm!" Xiao Changfeng nodded slightly. "I agree to this matter!"

Yue Li looked at Liu Xuan in surprise, then at Xiao Changfeng. She hadn't expected Xiao Changfeng to agree so readily.

"Immortal Master Yue, there is no need to be surprised!" Xiao Changfeng's gentle voice sounded. "Liu Xuan is not only my Disciple's grandson, but also my granddaughter's husband. Helping him is only right!"

"Little Xuan has peerless talent, outstanding character, is affectionate and righteous, and once saved my life."

Xiao Changfeng's tone was gentle, his expression seemingly lost in memories. "Not only that, Little Xuan has extraordinary abilities and has helped me accomplish many major tasks. The bond between him and me is something ordinary people cannot imagine."

"My time is nearing its end; I have only a dozen years of Lifespan left. At this final stage of life, I have no other requests; the only thing I cannot let go of is Little Xuan..."

Immortal Master Yue Li was stunned!

Xiao Changfeng was decisive in killing and capricious; he had never cared about things like emotions.

'Could it be that his impending end has caused his personality to change?'

This wasn't impossible; many Cultivators nearing the end of their Lifespan experienced drastic personality changes, which was normal.

'Or perhaps he is faking it, and there is some hidden purpose or conspiracy that she doesn't know about?'

This possibility was also quite high. Xiao Changfeng was notoriously ruthless and cruel, a cold-blooded killer who would do anything!

"Immortal Master Xiao's deep affection for his Disciple is something I can understand." Immortal Master Yue Li stood up and bowed. "I will certainly report this truthfully to my Revered Master and have her give you a reply."

Yue Li felt very helpless. Recruiting Liu Xuan was actually just her own decision, made because she saw his excellent talent and the Liu Family's assets in Feiyu City; Shen Yunshu was unaware of it.

Now that things had developed beyond her expectations into this state, she could not make the decision on her own and had to report to her Revered Master, Shen Yunshu.

"Hmm! Just report it truthfully. Whether it succeeds or not does not matter; if it really doesn't work out, I can arrange other paths for him."

After Xiao Changfeng finished speaking, he waved his hand, and Liu Xuan and Yue Li took their leave.

After exiting the Red Pine Immortal Cave, Immortal Master Yue Li flew towards Feiyu City, then immediately wrote a secret letter and had a subordinate send it to the Heavenly Sword Sect.

...

The next day.

West Courtyard.

Li Man was wearing a beige modern trench coat, with tight jeans on her lower body, carrying a hint of intellectual beauty amidst her youthful radiance.

"Husband, does it look good?"

She spread her arms and spun around in front of Liu Xuan, a bright smile on her face.

As one of Liu Xuan's first four Concubines, Li Man had no great ambitions; her only two hobbies were beautiful clothes and delicious food.

Coincidentally, Liu Xuan also liked delicious food and enjoyed seeing her wear beautiful clothes; therefore, Li Man was considered relatively favored among the first four Concubines from back then.

After Chang Dan gave up learning cultivation techniques to focus on the sword Dao, she was now the captain of the Sect Enforcement Team, working under Xiao Ran.

Huang Qian specialized in spells; she had worked in the Merchant Alliance in her earlier years and was now a manager at the Dual Cultivation Hall.

Wu Qingyue was doing the best; she had recently been promoted to a First-Rank Medium Grade Alchemist and held a high position in the Pill Refining Hall by virtue of being Liu Xuan's woman.

The three women all had serious jobs to do; only Li Man had never participated in Liu Family affairs, purely playing around.

However, because of this, she had more opportunities to accompany Liu Xuan and received more affection. Her cultivation had not fallen behind; on the contrary, it was the highest among the four women, already at the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

As her firm, delicate body fell into his arms, Liu Xuan reached out and lifted her small, firm chin, revealing a fair, smooth, and flawless pretty face before his eyes.

"Beautiful! Man'er, you are absolutely stunning!"

Cultivation is truly wonderful! Even ordinary beauties are not the kind of fake beauty propped up by makeup, but 100% pure, natural beauty.

Li Man's appearance could only be considered average among the many women, perhaps even slightly below average, as the criteria for the Sect's beauty standards were getting higher and higher, and the later Junior Sisters were all more beautiful than the last.

However, she had one advantage: she was good at dressing up, liked to try different styles of outfits, and combined with her heartfelt, highly infectious smile, she could occasionally catch Liu Xuan's attention.

Beauty is not just about looks; truly top-tier beauties also possess countless excellent qualities.

For example, a beautiful celebrity might just look average in a single photo, but if she portrays a classic, deeply moving role, it will make countless people obsessed and unable to forget her.

"Mmm~" Driven by passion, with the beauty in his arms, Liu Xuan naturally indulged in this top-tier delicacy.

...

"Revered Master, Immortal Master Yue Li requests an audience!"

Just as he started to make a move, a maid came over to report, blushing. Usually, the maids wouldn't disturb Liu Xuan at such times, but since it was Immortal Master Yue Li, they didn't dare to make decisions on their own.

Liu Xuan regained his composure, helped Li Man tidy her clothes, and smiled, "I have serious business to attend to, you go back first."

"Hmm!"

"This Concubine will take her leave!"

Li Man kissed Liu Xuan on the cheek, then swayed her waist and departed gracefully.

A moment later.

The maid brought Immortal Master Yue Li in. Liu Xuan stood up to welcome her and smiled, "Greetings, Immortal Master Yue. Has True Person Feiyu provided a reply?"

"Indeed!" Immortal Master Yue Li walked to the jade table under the phoenix tree and sat opposite Liu Xuan. "My Revered Master agrees to accept you as a Disciple, but she is currently occupied and cannot get away. If you don't mind, I can accept you on her behalf."

"I don't mind! I leave it entirely to Senior Sister to decide!"

Liu Xuan agreed immediately. All he wanted was a title, and being accepted on behalf of the Revered Master was the same. If he really had to go to the Heavenly Sword Sect to go through a formal apprenticeship, he would find it troublesome.

Someone like him, who joined halfway, would never be as trustworthy as those Disciples raised from a young age.

Liu Xuan understood this point; even if the apprenticeship was successful, it would only be a collaborative relationship.

To have a deeper, more intimate relationship, it would still require slow communication and cultivation; only after knowing each other thoroughly could they trust one another.

"Do not be too happy too soon. My Revered Master only agreed to accept you as a Named Disciple for the time being. Whether you can become an official Disciple or even a Personal Disciple depends on your future performance!"

Yue Li's cold expression remained unchanged as she faintly reminded him.

"Senior Sister, rest assured! I will definitely give it my all and guarantee that both Senior Sister and Revered Master will be satisfied!"