Chapter 1649: Chapter 1271: Golden Flowers Against My Will! A Brief Reunion!
Black Wind Village, a hall filled with redwood furniture, with desk items neatly arranged, shelves lined with antiques, a layout completely unfit for a bandit hideout.
Five alluring ladies, each with their unique charms, seemingly enjoying tea and pastries together, yet the atmosphere was quite delicate beneath the surface.
Accompanying the ladies in the hall were three young men, each with distinct expressions; one sat coldly and indifferently, with arms crossed, showing complete disregard for the subtle tensions in the air, his demeanor reminiscent of Jiang Dali’s silent moments.
Another young man had long silky hair, appearing well-behaved and considerate, his stature and age seemingly smaller than the other two, sitting upright listening to the ladies boast about the Black Wind Village Chief’s past glories.
The third youth was robust and sturdy like a young bull, with a muscular body, high chest muscles, and arms whose skin faintly glowed with golden light; by his side rested a disassembled Three-Eight Halberd.
His face appeared youthful yet carried a touch of heroism, listening attentively to the ladies’ tales about the Master of Black Wind Village, his eyes brightening at the exciting parts.
The five ladies conversing with smiles were none other than Yin Hou Wan Wan, the premier transmitting master of Black Wind Village, Wang Yuyan, Qin Mo Murong Qingqing, and the visiting two He family heiresses; as for the three youths, they were Cold-Fronted Officer Bu Jingyun, Little Knife Nie Feng, and Little Vajra Zhang Wuji rising in fame in the Martial World.
The gathering was due to knowing Jiang Dali would arrive at the village headquarters today, hence they all gathered, dividing into two camps with the rivalry stirring between women competing for a man, hidden behind smiles.
This seemingly harmonious yet underlying confrontational scene was clearly felt by everyone in the village in recent days, evoking envy at the chief’s fortune, wishing they could take his place; however, the women were all extraordinary, their hidden rivalry not affecting decorum, only Wan Wan, with her straightforward fervor, stood out, yet maintaining the scene, showcasing their remarkable prowess.
Suddenly, a deep, thunderous roar echoed from outside like a muffled thunder within a jar.
Followed by cheers like a mountain wave roaring outside.
The people inside couldn’t help but cheerfully interrupt their conversation, rising to greet him.
After a moment.
Clad in a large black cloak and black cape, towering over everyone by two heads, Jiang Dali walked through the corridor surrounded by smiling high-level followers, arriving at the hall door where the ladies were.
Upon seeing He Lingxu, whose graceful demeanor and cascading dark hair were like dark waterfalls on her sculpted shoulders, his eyes gleamed as he approached with a hearty laugh.
"Since we parted at Leshan, I never thought Miss He would bring the third sister to visit our Black Wind Village headquarters. I apologize if my travels through the Martial World have been neglectful and hospitality lacking!"
"Village chief, you’re too kind."
He Lingxu smiled gently, her phoenix eyes on Jiang Dali’s spectacularly powerful form, emitting an exceptional aura, she bowed slightly before speaking.
The third sister, He Lingyue, interjected dismissively, "Neglect isn’t the issue, but staying here these days, apart from Dragon Ascending Land, the Black Wind Village headquarters lacks grandeur, it’s just..."
"Lingyue!"
He Lingxu frowned, interrupting He Lingyue, apologetically smiling at Jiang Dali, "Little sister is still so outspoken, please don’t blame her, Master Jiang.
We’ve lingered in the village for days, truly wishing to see you again. When we left Leshan, we sensed the restless Earth Energy, guessing you were breaking through, after ensuring your success, we felt at ease leaving..."
Upon speaking, He Lingxu gazed deeply at Jiang Dali, her mesmerizing eyes ensnared by his unrestrained aura, her dense eyelashes fluttered lightly on her phoenix eyes, softly saying, "Meeting you today, we never thought you’d advance to Returning to Truth realm level 8 so swiftly, did you further ascend your Power Realm recently?"
"What!?"
He Lingyue’s face was struck with shock and awe, she stared wide-eyed at Jiang Dali, "You’ve... you’ve already advanced to Returning to Truth realm 8?"
Knowing her elder sister He Lingxu excelled in assessing people and reading faces, particularly skilled in Wang Qi, she trusted her words without doubt.
Despite being stunned by the revelation, she thought Jiang Dali might have advanced merely from suspect Returning to Truth realm 5 to Returning to Truth realm 6.
"Miss He indeed has great eye power!"
Jiang Dali replied with a faint smile, not denying, "Indeed, I advanced to Returning to Truth realm 8, I broke through at Leshan Giant Buddha’s pinnacle, though recent days showed little progress, quite ashamed!"
Fatty Zhou and his originally admiring followers suddenly felt their hearts wrenched, pierced by the final words ’quite ashamed’, chilling them to the bone.
