The Hehuan Sect Was Squeezed Dry for Ten Thousand Years, but It Became a Sacred Ground? - Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Attending the Seven Fairies—Why Do They All Look So Radiant?

Ning Chen didn’t hesitate. He had studied this type of ritual before his cultivation was sealed.

Accepting the women’s loyalty was a simple matter.

After all, this was part of the deal he had made with Liu Ruyan—if she wanted to send these women to him, they had to pledge themselves first.

He had no intention of building his own faction within the sect. He simply wanted a few personal attendants—nothing more.

Seven Golden Core attendants—a respectable lineup. Just the title “Seven Fairies” carried an air of refinement.

As for why he didn’t use a slave seal, it required accumulating a significant amount of energy to be effective, which was far too slow.

One by one, the seven women stepped forward to introduce themselves, but Ning Chen waved them off.

“No need. I can’t be bothered to remember your names.”

“Each of you had a different floral pattern on your skirts just now. The one with plum blossoms will be Plum Attendant, the one with orchids will be Orchid Attendant, and so on. From now on, wear the same patterns.”

“Yes.” The seven women responded in unison.

With benefits to gain, who cared about a name?

He could have called them One, Two, Three, and they wouldn’t have objected.

With the ritual complete, Xu Qingyao stepped forward with a smile.

“Well then, from now on, we are all one family.”

“Each day, two of you will stay behind to serve Nephew. The rest will rotate on a schedule.”

Hearing this, the seven attendants were overjoyed.

The closer they stayed, the more benefits they could reap.

Like personal chambermaids in the mortal world, they would always get a share of the good stuff.

But then, Xu Qingyao added, “However, as attendants, you must understand your place.”

“Except for the scheduled dual cultivation days each month, you are not allowed to indulge on your own.”

“Anyone caught breaking this rule will be severely punished.”

That dampened their enthusiasm a little.

But they knew that being granted permanent access to this opportunity was already an incredible favor from the Sect Master.

Without her approval, they wouldn’t even have a chance to touch this great fortune.

Once the atmosphere settled, Xu Qingyao turned back with a gentle smile.

“Nephew, choose your attendants for today.”

Ning Chen scanned the group and settled on two of the more striking women.

“Bamboo Attendant and Peach Attendant will stay. The rest may leave.”

Today was the Sect Tournament.

Having the Great Elder and all the sect officials gathered here was absurd.

What were they planning? A public battle royale for the entire sect’s female disciples to witness?

He didn’t mind if it was all women, but still…

As the stone doors shut behind them, Xu Qingyao led the reluctant five away.

Bamboo Attendant and Peach Attendant were perceptive.

They immediately dressed themselves, preparing to tidy up the room.

But just as they tied on their pink and white undergarments, Ning Chen stopped them.

“Come here.”

The two obeyed.

Seeing their wrapped-up figures, Ning Chen frowned.

“Next time, make sure your undergarments have the corresponding floral patterns as well.”

With so many people, he wouldn’t bother remembering their names.

Even during dual cultivation, they should wear the designated attire.

“Yes,” the two replied respectfully, showing no trace of Golden Core cultivator arrogance.

That was one of the key effects of the master-servant contract—over time, the subordinates would develop a natural sense of reverence for their master.

In a way, it functioned similarly to a slave seal.

Ning Chen lay back on the bed, activating his system’s entertainment feature.

He glanced down at his still-imposing Soul-Devouring Spear.

It must have been Xu Qingyao’s presence—the lingering scent of her Jade Water Fragrance Physique had unknowingly affected him.

If he didn’t fully release this fire, it would continue burning inside him.

So, naturally, Ning Chen gave the order.

“You two—come up. Do it yourselves.”

“B-But… the Great Elder just said—” Bamboo Attendant hesitated.

Ning Chen replied indifferently, “Forget what she said. You only need to obey me.”

All the formations in the stone cave had already been disabled by his system.

Liu Ruyan, watching from outside, could only see what he allowed her to see.

Compared to Bamboo Attendant, Peach Attendant’s body moved faster than her mind—

She instantly jumped into place.

“Ah!”

What bliss!

When it came to these things, hesitation meant missing out!

As for punishments… well, better to enjoy first and worry later.

Bamboo Attendant struggled internally, but in the end, her desire for the divine nectar won out.

She quickly followed suit.

…

Meanwhile, outside the Demon Suppression Prison, the Sect Tournament was in full swing.

On the martial arts arena, the sect’s female cultivators gathered in droves.

A vibrant, dazzling scene—so many beauties that one hardly knew where to look.

Yet, an air of impatience filled the crowd.

The tournament was supposed to start at morning hour, yet now it was mid-morning, and not a single sect official had shown up.

“What’s going on? Where’s the Great Elder?”

“Yeah, and where are the seven officials?”

It was understandable that the elusive Sect Master was absent.

But surely the sect tournament couldn’t just start on its own?

Just as most people were about to lose patience, six streaks of light shot over from the back mountain, landing on the upper platform.

The female cultivators looked up and saw—

It was the Great Elder and five of the sect officials.

Finally, they had arrived.

“Is it just me, or do the officials look… strangely radiant today?”

A keen-eyed female disciple noticed something odd.

As for the Great Elder?

She always looked radiant, so they were used to it.

Among the crowd, a young girl named Yu Hua, who had specifically returned to the sect for the tournament, narrowed her eyes.

Using her Ancient Qi Observation Technique, she instantly saw through the five officials’ cultivation levels.

One at Golden Core Stage 4, four at Golden Core Stage 3.

If she remembered correctly…

The strongest among them had only been at Stage 2 before, right?