Last night, Long Potian invited Jun Changxiao over, first expressing his gratitude thoroughly, then discussing Long Ziyang’s future.

After all, he was a family direct descendant. As his father, he naturally hoped his son could inherit the Family Head position in the future.

This point.

Jun Changxiao could understand.

Who didn’t hope their son would have a high position of power and authority, rather than being a disciple at a sect?

“Family Head Long.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Neither you nor I can decide Ziyang’s fate. The path he takes must naturally be chosen by himself.”

So the two made a small wager.

Betting whether Long Ziyang would stay at the Dragon Family or return to Iron Bone Sect with him.

In the end, Long Potian lost the bet.

His son gave up the qualification to inherit the Family Head position and returned to Iron Bone Sect with Jun Changxiao.

This was his choice. The Family Head wouldn’t interfere.

“Son.”

Standing on the city tower, watching the group of people gradually disappearing into the rain mist, Long Potian murmured: “Father hopes you can continuously grow stronger!”

Walking on the official road, Long Ziyang seemed to hear his father’s heartfelt words, thinking silently: “Father, your son chose this path precisely to continuously break through, continuously become stronger!”

This day.

The Dragon Family Head’s son most formally departed with the Iron Bone Sect Master.

He was no longer returning home to show off after learning martial arts. He truly considered himself an Iron Bone Sect disciple.

“All disciples listen to my command!”

Walking on the rain road, Jun Changxiao shouted: “Follow this seat to fight throughout the world, fight beyond Falling Star Continent, fight all the way to Planet Namek!”

All the disciples were startled.

What place was Planet Namek?

…

Iron Bone Sect.

Jun Changxiao and his disciples returned riding Hurricane Wolves.

Counting the round trip and staying at the Dragon Family, it was seven days.

During this time, disciples照常 continued doing missions at the Mission Pavilion as usual. Everything operated normally.

However, when Jun Changxiao had just sat in the main hall, Li Luoqiu handed over a letter: “Sect Master, someone delivered this shortly after you left.”

“A challenge letter?”

Jun Changxiao opened it and saw elegant small characters written inside. The content was: “On the ninth day, coming to visit Sect Master Jun and visit Iron Bone Sect.”

Signed, Xi Jingxuan.

“Slap.”

Jun Changxiao slapped his forehead: “I forgot about Marvelous Flower Palace coming to visit.”

That’s not right though.

That woman was born with eye disease. How could she write, and write so beautifully—almost comparable to himself?

“…” The System was speechless.

While praising others’ calligraphy, he still praised himself—truly shameless.

“Hall Master Li.”

Jun Changxiao stroked his chin: “What day is it today?”

“The eighth.” Li Luoqiu said.

Damn!

That’s tomorrow then!

“Qingyang.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Take the disciples and thoroughly clean the sect. It must be spotless.”

“Yes.”

Li Qingyang received the command and then went down.

Long Ziyang, who’d just made the most important choice of his life, held a broom sweeping the outer courtyard.

Father.

If I’d known earlier, I would have stayed to be a young master with clothes brought when reaching out and food brought when opening my mouth!

…

A fourth-rate sect coming to visit—this was a major event.

Jun Changxiao also ordered Liu Wanshi to prepare more high-quality food, making some delicious dishes to entertain the guests when the time came.

“Sect Master.”

Liu Wanshi pouted: “Wasn’t what I made before delicious?”

“Uh…”

Jun Changxiao pinched her puffed-up little cheek, smiling: “This seat means to make even more delicious food, so the visiting guests will eat and reminisce endlessly!”

“No problem!”

Liu Wanshi’s little brows relaxed. She smiled brilliantly: “Leave it to me!”

Jun Changxiao left the dining hall, pointing at Su Xiaomo: “Brat, hang those red lanterns on the main hall properly for this seat!”

“Right away!”

Su Xiaomo began bustling about again.

It could be said that because Marvelous Flower Palace was about to visit, all Iron Bone Sect disciples became busy.

In a short time, Iron Bone Sect was decorated clean and tidy, with red and green everywhere.

Coincidentally.

Family Head Ai came to visit. Seeing the sect’s entrance plaque with red ribbons wound around it, he was immediately stunned.

Walking into the sect, he also saw the main hall had red lanterns hanging, red colored ribbons everywhere. His heart grew even more puzzled.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Sitting in the main hall, Ai Shangni’s first words were: “Are you getting married?”

“Pfft!”

Jun Changxiao, who’d just taken a sip of tea, directly sprayed it out.

He wiped away the water stains at the corner of his mouth, collapsing: “This seat doesn’t even have a fiancée. How would I be getting married?”

“Could it be a disciple getting married?”

“Impossible. While I, as Sect Master, am still a single dog, how could I permit anyone to get married and throw dog food at me?”

If disciples heard these words, they’d definitely lean against walls wailing and crying.

So, if the Sect Master can’t escape being single, we disciples also have to accompany him being bachelors for life?

Single dog, dog food?

Family Head Ai listened with a completely bewildered expression.

Jun Changxiao then said: “To be honest, tomorrow the Marvelous Flower Palace Master will bring disciples to our sect for a friendly visit.”

“So that’s it!”

Family Head Ai understood, but also smiled: “Palace Master Xi’s appearance and bearing are extraordinary. She and Sect Master Jun are quite well-matched. How about asking Cangshan Sect to be a matchmaker and facilitate things?”

Jun Changxiao shook his head: “Does Family Head Ai think I, a small seventh-rate sect master, am worthy of a fourth-rate sect master?”

The System said: “Rare—the host has self-awareness.”

“Damn.”

Ai Shangni said: “First battling Sacred Spring Sect, then forcefully defeating God Slaying Hall—Sect Master Jun has now shaken Southwest Yang Province. If this doesn’t make you worthy of Marvelous Flower Palace Master, then no other young hero would be.”

Am I that awesome?

I myself didn’t even know!

Being praised so thoroughly by Family Head Ai, Sect Master Jun immediately felt a bit carried away.

However, regarding the Marvelous Flower Palace Master, he truly had no such intentions.

It wasn’t disdaining her eye disease, but rather he still needed to develop the sect and temporarily had no plans for romantic affairs.

Speaking like this made it sound as if when he wanted romantic affairs, young ladies would immediately come love him to death.

Little did he know, hadn’t he always been single by virtue of ability?

“Family Head Ai.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Let’s discuss proper business.”

As soon as proper business was mentioned, Ai Shangni immediately handed over a spatial ring. Inside were not only bank notes but also various medicinal materials and seeds.

With the Ai Family’s fixed monthly funding.

The Iron Bone Beast Feed Shop’s huge daily profits.

Sect Master Jun’s wealth accumulated more and more.

When poor, he often thought, why not have a money rain? When rich, he started worrying—with so much money, how should I spend it?

How about putting it in the latrine and using bank notes to wipe his behind?

The System said: “Truly despicable.”

…

With Marvelous Flower Palace coming to visit, Jun Changxiao still needed to do one thing—put away everything that shouldn’t be seen, lest it accidentally be revealed and bring unnecessary trouble to the sect.

The next day.

Early morning.

At the foot of Iron Bone Sect’s mountain, a group of white-clothed female martial cultivators appeared, graceful as transcendent immortals.

Leading them was precisely Marvelous Flower Palace Master Xi Jingxuan.

Although her eyes remained hollow and lifeless, her devastatingly beautiful countenance couldn’t be concealed.

“Palace Master.”

Li’er supported her, saying: “We’ve arrived at the foot of Iron Bone Sect’s mountain.”

Xi Jingxuan touched the black hair scattered on her forehead, quite shyly: “Li’er, after rushing all this way, does this Palace Master look very exhausted?”

“Palace Master still has a prosperous age beauty. It’s a bargain for Iron Bone Sect’s Master and his disciples.” Li’er said.

“No good, no good.”

Xi Jingxuan said: “Help this Palace Master tidy my clothes again, lest Jun Changxiao sees and laughs.”

“…” Li’er was speechless.

Palace Master had traveled far from home before, but paying such attention to appearance was a first. Could she have developed feelings for that guy, becoming one who beautifies herself for her admirer?

Detestable.

That guy was just a bit more handsome. What charm did he have to make Palace Master care so much?

That…

Being a bit more handsome—wasn’t that enough?