Wu Tian also noticed the strangeness in Zhang Lan's gaze.
His heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think to himself, no way, you can be my mother, could you still have any thoughts about me?
To avoid any further complications, he quickly asked again, "That... since I've passed the test, can I have the proof of passing now?"
Zhang Lan came back to her senses, and a sense of shame arose in her heart.
She thought to herself, at over fifty, how could she still be interested in a young man? It was simply inappropriate.
She composed herself, then smiled and said, "I understand, Sect Leader Wu. Please wait a moment, and I'll go get the proof for you right away."
Zhang Lan brought the proof and handed it to Wu Tian, then smiled again and said, "By the way, Sect Leader Wu, do you have anything else to do today?"
"If you have nothing else, why not stay here for the night?"
Wu Tian thought, with the way you all are looking at me, if I stay here, won't I be devoured by you?
So Wu Tian said, "No, thank you. I'm in a hurry and need to leave immediately."
"You're leaving now?" Chen Yi felt reluctant to see Wu Tian go.
"Aren't you being a bit too hasty? You should at least have a meal here before you leave."
Chen Meng also said, "Yes, we've only just met. I still want to chat with you properly, so please stay a little longer."
Wu Tian felt a prickling sensation on his scalp.
He wondered what was happening to him. Was he like Tang Sanzang arriving in the Women's Kingdom? Why couldn't he even leave?
Just as he was about to refuse, a girl rushed in.
She said in a panic, "Sect Leader, it's bad! People from the Yin Sect have broken in!"
"What did you say?!" The girl's words immediately made the atmosphere tense.
Zhang Lan said gravely, "The Yin Sect has broken in? What do you mean?"
"This..." The girl was about to point outside when a loud laugh echoed from within.
"Hahaha... Sect Leader Zhang, long time no see. Have you missed me?"
Wu Tian turned his head and saw seven or eight people walking in.
These were all men, their skin very pale, as if they hadn't seen sunlight for years, exuding a sickly air. They also emanated a cold aura, making people feel uncomfortable.
The man leading them was in his sixties. Upon seeing him, Zhang Lan's expression turned very unpleasant.
She said sternly, "Zhao Qing, who allowed you to trespass into our Flower Sect? Have you no manners?"
Zhao Qing continued to laugh heartily, "Sect Leader Zhang, aren't you being a bit too formal saying that?"
"Aren't our Yin Sect and your Flower Sect in-laws? Since that's the case, isn't it normal for me to come over for a visit?"
"Who is in-laws with you!" Zhang Lan's expression grew colder.
Zhao Qing clicked his tongue twice, his gaze sweeping over Zhang Lan's shapely figure, and he smiled even more lewdly.
"Sect Leader Zhang, you truly have a forgetful nature."
"I seem to have mentioned the merger of our two sects half a month ago, how could you forget?"
Zhang Lan said coldly, "So what if you mentioned it? I seem to recall I didn't agree to it, did I?"
Zhao Qing smiled, "Does it make a difference whether you agree or not? We have to merge in the end, don't we? I came to see since you haven't replied for so long!"
Zhang Lan said coldly, "Is that so? Then I advise you not to bother looking. I will not agree to your proposal."
Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly strange, Wu Tian couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "What's going on? Who are these people?"
Chen Yi shook her head and said, "I'm rarely at home, so I don't know!"
Chen Meng said in a low voice, "I know what's going on."
"These people are all from the Yin Sect. Zhao Qing is the Sect Leader of the Yin Sect, and the one next to him is his son, Zhao Liang."
"The Yin Sect cultivates techniques of absorbing Yin to supplement Yang. Women who have cultivated charm techniques can greatly enhance their cultivation."
"So, while they claim to want to merge with us, in reality, they are just after our women."
"So that's how it is," Wu Tian's expression turned icy upon hearing this.
"It seems these fellows are planning to abduct women in broad daylight!"
Zhao Qing, upon hearing Zhang Lan's reply, did not get angry.
Instead, he continued to smile, "Sect Leader Zhang, don't be so definitive in your words."
"Otherwise, it won't be good for you."
"By the way, I have something else I want to tell you."
"I heard that your Flower Sect's two Saintesses are both peerless beauties, right? My son is almost thirty this year, and it's time for him to find a wife."
"So, I came here with another purpose, which is to find a wife for my son!"
"Who are the two Saintesses of the Flower Sect?"
Zhao Liang said with a sinister smile, "Father, can't you tell? The two Saintesses are standing right there?"
"Is that so?" Zhao Qing looked at Chen Yi and Chen Meng.
He then exclaimed in admiration, "Not bad, the rumors are indeed true. They are truly peerless beauties!"
"Son, tell me which one you fancy, and your father will definitely get her for you!"
Zhao Liang chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the two sisters, and said, "One of them is enchanting, and the other is pure. They are completely different styles, and I like both."
"If I had to choose, it would be quite difficult for me!"
Zhao Qing understood his son's meaning and laughed heartily, "Since that's the case, take both of them back!"
"With two such beauties, your cultivation will surely surpass mine within three years!"
Zhao Liang smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Father."
After speaking, he didn't forget to glance at the sisters again.
With that look, it was clear that he was indeed attracted by their beauty.
Zhao Qing continued to smile at Zhang Lan, "Sect Leader Zhang, you've heard what my son and I have said."
"Tell me, shouldn't you be satisfying my demands now?"
"Don't worry about the betrothal gifts. Just name your price, and I'll send it over immediately! Then we'll truly be in-laws!"
"Of course, if you want to be with me, that's also fine."
"After all, your husband is dead, and my wife is also dead. It works out perfectly, doesn't it? Haha!"
Zhang Lan's face turned red with anger at Zhao Qing's scoundrelly words.
She gritted her teeth and said, "You're delusional! I will never agree to you!"
"You won't agree?" Zhao Liang grinned. "I'm sorry, I'm a bit rough."
"If you don't agree, then don't blame me for using more forceful means!"