As the cultivators from the county capital looked on with strange expressions, Third Elder Brother hurried out of the crowd, leaped up onto the dreadnaught, and kowtowed in front of Master Seventh.2

“Master, it’s been years since you said it would be difficult for me to overcome the challenge of passion. Thus, I bound my hair with a hat that has the character ‘forbidden’ on it. As of today, my heart has been fully assessed. I’ve overcome the challenge of love. Therefore, I earnestly request that you let me back into your tutelage.”9

Third Elder Brother’s voice was soft and reserved. After he finished speaking, he flashed a smile in Xu Qing’s direction. That said, his current demeanor, including his rather forced smile, made him seem a lot less impressive than in the past.0

Meanwhile, the eight female disciples from the Supreme Arbiter Immortal Society held their children as they followed Third Elder Brother. However, when they noticed the glares of the swordsages, they stopped short of boarding the dreadnaught.0

“Eight? That’s it?” Master Seventh said coolly. “When you have ninety-nine, then you’ll be ready to return to me.”53

Master Seventh flicked his sleeve, sending Third Elder Brother tumbling off of the dreadnaught.4

Stopping in midair, Third Elder Brother sighed and, as everyone...4