Beastmaster of the Ages

”That’s a great idea. If they’re both willing, perhaps we’ll truly have a double wedding. We’ll show the other houses that we’re taking in one of our own, not just some outsider, so there’s no risk of any scandals.”

”That’s right. We’re Myriadpath Valley, we can’t be scared of a child’s talent.”

The eminents had reached a conclusion. At the end, they all looked at Eminent Ranxing. Even though they didn’t say anything, it was clear that they wanted to hear his opinion.

Eminent Ranxing gave Tianming one last look. He was still immersed in the legacies, completely unaware of what was going on outside. The eminent Ranxing pursed his lips and said, ”There’s no need to rush. Let’s see—if destiny’s at work, things will work themselves out.”

He then turned to address the passionate onlookers. ”Things have been settled. All of you should return to your own business.”

”Yes!”

Tianming’s achievement had brought some glory to Eminent Ranxing. The million-plus cultivators that had gathered politely went their own ways to spread the good news. There were some who had eavesdropped on the eminents’ conversation, and soon, rumors of Tianming’s marriage to Eminent Jiguang spread all throughout Myriadpath Valley.

”Damn, that’s spicy!” Even though Tianming’s performance was stunning, people were only really envious about his potential marriage with Eminent Jiguang.

”My goddess!”

”I’m so jealous....”

”He’s going to marry the goddess of Myriadpath Valley even though he’s less than a hundred years old! He’s truly at the peak of his life. He’s living my dream.”

”You sure do have a creepy dream.”

Eventually, the crowd dispersed and Tianming calmed down after receiving those two grand legacies. ”Having two sigils is enough. There’s no need to go overboard.”

He didn’t head to the Twinmoon Stele, as he probably wouldn’t even be able to learn the Twinmoon Suishen Art even if he obtained it. Looking around, he saw many people congratulating him with envy and admiration in their eyes. Then he looked above him. ”Looks like Eminent Ranxing and the rest left.”

He knew what they were thinking; Yin Chen had heard the whole conversation too, after all.

Damn, they’re going to have me marry Eminent Jiguang? He couldn’t help but blush. The age difference was too big! Then again, he was already together with someone whose true age was near infinity....

Either way, it sounds like most of the eminents of House Suishen have changed their view of me. Eminent Ranxing was the only stubborn one remaining. It’s fine. As long as the majority’s on my side and I don’t make any big mistakes, he’ll never go against them just to put me down. I’ll be able to continue using the resources of House Suishen and Myriadpath Valley to grow!

He realized that his future path was bright, then his transmission stone began glowing. When he picked it up, he saw Suishen Yao. ”What is it?”

”Did you really obtain the legacies of two great Suishen steles?” Suishen Yao seemed completely stupefied.

”Took you a while to hear it,” Tianming said.

”Of course! I was in seclusion! Your two-week break’s over. Come back,” she said, glaring at him. She had never dreamed that Tianming would achieve so much during his short break.

”Alright.” After giving a short greeting to those who congratulated him, he returned with Fen Nu.

”Pathkeeper Li, don’t just marry Eminent Jiguang. Marry Suishen Yao, too. She’s definitely a perfect match for you.”

”That’s right. I think she isn’t a match for Suishen Yue at all. However, the sparks of true love are definitely flying between the two of you.”

”You should be more bold in matters of love! If they get married, you’ll no longer have a chance!”

Tianming maintained an awkward smile throughout. People really dared to say anything that came to mind. Then again, he was actually trying to help Suishen Yao change her fate.

Soon, he made it back to the Jiguang Sea. Right as he arrived he saw two similar-looking but differently styled pink-haired beauties wrapped in an embrace, waiting for him to return.

”Quick, show me the sigils.” Suishen Yao pulled on Tianming’s hands and saw the solar and lunar sigils. ”It’s real! Auntie, let me see yours.”

Suishen Yao dragged Eminent Jiguang over and looked at the back of her hand. There was a sigil with twin silver moons.

”All three sigils from the great Suishen steles are gathered here. I’m envious,” Suishen Yao said, blowing a raspberry.

Eminent Jiguang absentmindedly stared at Tianming’s sigils for a long time. Her eyes were filled with shock—she knew much better than Suishen Yao how difficult that was. ”You truly are a miracle.... What’d the eminents of House Suishen say after you succeeded?”

Tianming smiled. ”Quite a lot of people see me in a different light, saying that I’m a pureblood of the Three Exalted Houses because I obtained the recognition of the ancestors. They’re saying we’re actually family.”

”Is that so? That’s great!” Eminent Jiguang said.

”Will that really fly?” Suishen Yao said. ”I want to see the look on my dad’s face. He’s always been proud of the legacy of the Greatsun Stele. He wants me to set it as my goal.”

”Haha, he must be so vexed,” Eminent Jiguang said.

Suishen Yao anxiously pulled on Tianming’s hand. ”Little Li, did those stubborn old folks say anything else?”

”Umm... they did, but....” Tianming began feeling awkward.

”What is it? Out with it and stop stammering!”

”They were trying to match me with someone.” Tianming could feel his sweat rolling.

”Who’d they suggest?” Eminent Jiguang asked, concerned.

”You.”

Eminent Jiguang froze. Tianming didn’t think that someone as mature as her even could blush like that. The month-long session they’d had had definitely had something to do with it.

”Ah, those old folks are truly crooked. How dare they say something like that?!” Suishen Yao snapped, displeased. ”Auntie, don’t be mad. Those people are just busybodies with nothing better to do.”

Eminent Jiguang agreed without saying much, but Tianming knew that she wasn’t mad. Seeing how big Suishen Yao’s reaction was, however, she had to be strict and distance herself from him. Trying to brush off the awkwardness, she said, ”Tianming, now that you’re back, we shouldn’t waste time. You and Yaoyao should engage in totemic bonding a second time, this time for four months.”

”Alright.” Tianming would help her out until the end. Once more, he entered the soulblend formation with Suishen Yao. He looked up at the pure, lively, and mischievous girl. She seemed a little nervous.