After Mad Dragon was released from prison, I shocked the world!

"That's right."

Fang Huayi sighed, nodded, and said with a hint of reminiscence, "That old man... it really was because of this cultivation technique. This isn't an excuse; it's fate."

She looked at Lin Li, her eyes softening: "Xiao Li didn't want this either, but he had no choice. Either he died, or... he found a few more women."

Hearing her aunt's words, Fang Wanqing's expression softened slightly, but there was still some disappointment in her eyes.

"Wanqing, I don't want to lie to you, nor do I want to lie to anyone."

Lin Li walked up to Fang Wanqing, took her hand, and said sincerely, "I can't give you a promise of being with one person for life, because this is my fate."

"If you can't accept it, it's not too late to back out now."

Fang Wanqing bit her lip, looking at the man in front of her who was so frank it was almost cruel.

She wanted to cry, to make a scene, to turn around and leave.

However, the moment Lin Li took her hand, she found that she couldn't bear to let go.

"I……"

Just as Fang Wanqing was about to speak, an excited voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"I do!!!"

Everyone was taken aback and turned to look.

Mingxi raised her hand high and jumped up excitedly, shouting, "Master! Choose me! Choose me!"

Pointing to herself, she excitedly shouted, "I can help you put out the fire too! I'm perfectly healthy! I don't care how many women you have, just take me on a cultivation journey!"

"..."

The somewhat tense atmosphere was instantly dispelled by the girl's shout.

Fang Wanqing forced back the tears that were still welling up in her eyes and looked at the girl who was a few years younger than her with a look of astonishment.

Lin Yuehua was both amused and exasperated, and poked Mingqian on the forehead: "What nonsense are you talking about, you little brat?"

"This is a matter of life and death for Xiaoli, and a matter of a young woman's reputation. How can we treat it so lightly?"

"How could I treat this like a joke?"

Mingxi covered her forehead, looking indignant, and said confidently, "I'm serious! And this matter is actually very simple!"

She looked at Lei Xiangqing and the others and smiled, "You're just overthinking things."

"The idea of ​​'one love for life' is just a fairy tale for children. In reality, what capable man doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Oh, no, now we call them confidantes."

"And it's not just men; capable women also have several male confidants."

Many of the powerful women she had met before had several lovers.

"My master is so amazing, handsome, skilled in medicine, and even knows how to set fires! You couldn't find a man like that even with a lantern!"

Mingxi became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, completely ignoring the strange looks from those around her, and her tone even carried a hint of contempt.

"If you like each other, just be together. It's not a big deal. Why make such a fuss and act like it's your life?"

"Even though you're secretly head over heels in love, you'll say 'I don't accept it' or 'I want to back out,' then go home and cry in your bed, watching another woman take her place, and you'll regret it so much you'll be green with envy."

At this point, she glanced at Su Qian and Fang Wanqing, and curled her lip: "In my opinion, people like that are just plain sick! So pretentious!"

"you……"

Fang Wanqing's face flushed red and then turned pale as Ming Qian spoke. She wanted to refute, but she felt that the girl's words were rough but reasonable, and she was speechless.

Su Qian's face was pale, and she didn't say anything in rebuttal.

After all, she had just said that she would no longer bother Lin Li, so responding now would only embarrass herself.

"I'm not as indecisive as you guys!"

Mingxi patted her chest and declared with an air of triumph, "I've fallen for Master, and I'll just say it! Master, you're my ideal type!"

"Whether you become my apprentice or my woman, I'm happy to! I'm sticking with you for life, and you're not getting rid of me!"

These shocking remarks stunned everyone present.

Even the usually bold and outspoken Lei Xiangqing couldn't help but give Ming Qian a thumbs up: "Awesome! Girl, I love your personality! I'll protect you from now on!"

Lin Li, however, had a dark expression on his face.

He originally wanted to take this opportunity to lay things out on the table, so that Fang Wanqing and the others could be mentally prepared, and also to give each other another chance to choose.

As a result of Mingqian's meddling, it seemed like he was holding a harem selection ceremony.

"Shut up!"

Lin Li, his face stern, glared fiercely at Ming Qian. "What are you thinking about at such a young age? I'm your master!"

"What happened to Master? Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu are still master and disciple!"

Mingxi muttered to herself.

"You dare talk back?"

Lin Li narrowed his eyes and suddenly revealed a dangerous smile. "It seems you still have too much energy. Since you want to cultivate with me so much, then that's perfect. Starting tomorrow, I will teach you the first lesson."

"real?!"

Mingxi's eyes lit up, and she quickly asked, "Learn what? Is it also about starting a fire?"

"Learn 'Bone Strengthening'."

Lin Li coldly uttered two words.

"Bone forging? That sounds cool!"

Mingxi had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem.

"That's really cool."

Lin Li twitched the corner of his mouth and slowly explained, "The so-called bone forging is to break all the bones in your body inch by inch with external force without the use of anesthesia, and then soak them in medicine to allow them to regrow and heal."

"Repeat this nine times, and you can train the toughness and flexibility of your bones to the extreme, enough to withstand the impact of internal energy."

He was able to develop his current skills in two years by undergoing more than a dozen bone-strengthening exercises.

"That feeling... tsk tsk, it hurts so much you want to peel your own skin off."

As Lin Li spoke, he also made a "peeling" gesture.

Mingxi's face turned pale instantly, and all her previous excitement vanished. She felt a dull ache in her bones.

"Break...break bones? Nine times in total?"

She swallowed hard. "Master...you...you're joking, right?"

Do I look like I'm joking?

Lin Li looked at Ming Qian expressionlessly and said in a deep voice, "Since you want to join my sect, if you can't even endure this little bit of hardship, what are you talking about cultivating?"

"Huh?! I won't say it anymore! Okay, I won't say it anymore?"

Mingxi was terrified and waved her hands frantically, hiding behind Lei Xiangqing. "Master is a pervert! I don't want to break my bones!"

Seeing her like this, everyone else couldn't help but laugh.

Fang Wanqing looked at Lin Li, her gaze softening considerably, but she still didn't say what she had just said.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone go and get some rest."

Lin Yuehua looked at Lin Li with concern and said, "The rooms are all ready, everyone should go to sleep early."

Lin Li didn't say anything more. He ate the cake with the others and then went back to his room to rest.

There are many rooms in Tan Palace No. 1, and each person has a private bedroom.