Chapter 906: Marry Into the Sect

“Why does Sect Leader Ming Xin need Wanbei?” Ye Mo felt apprehensive facing the Hollow Spirit state Sect Leader.

Ming Xin sipped her tea before speaking slowly, “Mr. Ye, you haven't joined a sect, yes? What are your thoughts on my Immortal Herb Valley?”

Ye Mo was taken aback. Didn't the Immortal Herb Valley only accept female members? Why did it seem Ming Xin was inviting him to join?

“Sect Leader Ming Xin, I don’t understand. I heard the Immortal Herb Valley only recruits female disciples,” Ye Mo said directly.

Ming Xin smiled. “Don't worry, Mr. Ye. We do only accept female disciples. However, you could join by marrying into the Immortal Herb Valley. Our core disciples can choose partners from outside and settle with them in the valley.”

“You want me to marry into the sect!?” Ye Mo exclaimed, immediately understanding the situation. Qin Muxin's presence implied Ming Xin wished her to marry him.

Ming Xin smiled sweetly. “You’re quite direct, Mr. Ye, but correct. It’s not precisely marrying in; it’s settling here.”

She continued, “Muxin is our most exceptional disciple. She ranked fifth in the Foundation Establishment state hall of fame, has reached Golden Core state, and ranks fourth in the pill concoction hall of fame. More importantly, she's the number one beauty in the Immortal Herb Valley. If you are willing—”

Qin Muxin blushed deeply, looking down in silence.

Ye Mo didn't understand Ming Xin's favor, but he knew she wanted Qin Muxin to marry him. He had no intention of taking another wife.

Before Ming Xin finished, Ye Mo rose and bowed. “Thank you for your generosity, Sect Leader Ming Xin, but I already have a wife. I must decline your offer; I deeply regret it.”

Ming Xin was surprised by his blunt rejection.

Qin Muxin's blush faded, replaced by pallor. She hadn't wanted to marry a stranger to please her master, but she never disobeyed. Yet, Ye Mo had refused without hesitation.

Realizing Ye Mo’s refusal, Ming Xin's tone grew cold. “Mr. Ye, I know you have a wife, but I didn't ask you to divorce her. You can bring your wife and family to the Immortal Herb Valley. Besides, who says cultivators can only have one spouse?”

Ye Mo realized Ming Xin had thoroughly investigated him.

She paused. “My interest isn't solely due to the Spirit Weaving Pill. You're not foolish. Without the Immortal Herb Valley's support, many would covet your accomplishments. You understand this well.”

Ye Mo's heart quickened. Was it not the Spirit Weaving Pill? Had she seen his Mist Lotus Heart Fire?

He calmed himself, sensing Ming Xin likely meant something else.

Just as Ming Xin was about to explain, Qin Muxin spoke, “Master, I do not agree to this marriage.”

Ming Xin was astonished. She'd instructed her disciple to choose Ye Mo and given her reasons. Why the rejection? She soon realized that after Ye Mo's refusal, her disciple's rejection saved face.

Ming Xin understood; it was fate. She recalled her master's words: “Ming Xin, if you see someone using ordinary chi fire to create spirit sense pill signs, that person has created a new pill concoction system. He will become a Pill Immortal, his future unimaginable if he doesn't die.”

Above Pill King was Pill Immortal, a level unseen on Luo Yue Continent. She'd observed Ye Mo's pill concoction. He wouldn't be ordinary. She wanted him in the Immortal Herb Valley. Otherwise, given the valley's status and Qin Muxin's standing, suggesting she share a husband would be unthinkable.

“Since Muxin disagrees, then forget it.” Ming Xin raised her teacup. She couldn't force Ye Mo without killing him. But Kong Ye favored him, and his fame was rising; harming him was unwise.

Besides, she didn't want to. His future accomplishments would be significant. Maintaining a good relationship was best.

Ye Mo left the Immortal Herb Valley residence sweating. If he'd angered the Hollow Spirit state master, he wouldn't have left alive.

He’d been threatened by powerful individuals recently. It was insulting, but he sighed. He needed more power; a day when no one dared to challenge him.

Walking to the Si Fang Hotel, he was stopped.

“Are you Pill Master Ye?” A man saluted.

“Yes. Who are you?” The man was in his forties, with long black hair and at the primary stage of Golden Core.

The man exclaimed, “Hu Haibin. I have a request.”

“What is it?” Ye Mo asked.

“I heard you have an extra spot in the Herb Valley. I’d like to purchase it. Name your price.”

Ye Mo nodded. “Indeed, I do, but it won’t be cheap.”

Hu Haibin said instantly, “I know. Please, name your price, Pill Master Ye. If I can't afford it, I'll leave it.”

Ye Mo realized Hu Haibin truly wanted it. “I don't particularly need spirit stones.”

Before Ye Mo finished, the man handed him his storage ring. “Pill Master Ye, please examine it. If you find anything you want, take it.”

Ye Mo was shocked. Storage rings were a cultivator's second life. Hu Haibing had given his so casually.

Regardless of whether Hu Haibing possessed a second ring, Ye Mo decided to give him the spot. Even if it lacked what he needed, he'd take spirit stones. He admired Hu Haibing’s forthrightness.

Seeing the vast amount of spirit stones, herbs, and spirit artifacts, Ye Mo realized Hu Haibing had given him his usual ring.