Mei Xueyan maintained her usual placid tone: "However, there is one more matter I must clarify for everyone..."

Although Mei Xueyan spoke with a formal air, unseen by the other women, Jun Moxie offered her a meaningful glance filled with gratitude...

Mei Xueyan let out a cold snort, ignoring him, and continued: "We sisters have been in constant companionship lately, and we have all come to accept one another! While it is not unusual for a man to have multiple wives and concubines, we women certainly need a period of acceptance..."

At this point, the women all nodded in agreement.

"But this time, although Mo Xie found the spiritual medicine, something that should not have happened occurred during the search..."

Mei Xueyan stated calmly: "Without consulting us sisters, he... privately developed feelings for Miao Xiaomiao, the little princess of the Illusionary Manor... While there are many coincidences and extenuating circumstances, in the end... it should not have happened. How this matter should be dealt with is something we must discuss among ourselves..."

"Ah..." The women finally understood, letting out sounds of realization. So this was why they had all been summoned here... To put it plainly, Young Master Jun had been unfaithful...

But the women exchanged glances and then all lowered their heads, none speaking a word. If they spoke first, what if Young Master Jun held a grudge against them later? What then? Furthermore, although Jun family implicitly accepted them, no formal wedding ceremony had yet taken place. Did they truly have the standing to object or demand explanations now?

Yet, undeniably, several women simultaneously felt a twinge of bitterness in their hearts... Almost at the same moment, they cursed inwardly: This fickle philanderer! He has such delicate flowers at home needing his care, yet he still goes out to flirt and chase after others... Should it be 'chasing five or six' or 'chasing seven or eight'? Is it truly that wild grass smells sweeter than the home-grown flowers? Are roadside weeds meant to be plucked if they are there?

Among the women, Dugu Xiaoyi and Ke'er seemed relatively unconcerned. Dugu Xiaoyi thought: It doesn't seem like a big deal, does it? My own father has more than ten concubines, and so do my second and third uncles... Isn't a man having several wives and concubines quite normal? Why does Brother Mo Xie look so troubled? What's the fuss about!

Ke'er's thoughts were even more exaggerated: Our Young Master is so exceptional, his talent and profound techniques are unmatched in this world. It's only natural for women to be drawn to him. If women didn't fancy him, they’d truly be blind.

It seemed these two little lolis harbored not the slightest hint of jealousy, perhaps even feeling a measure of pride.

In contrast, Princess Lingmeng, sitting quietly with her head bowed, felt a storm within her: Why? Why must I be called here too? These women are all recognized by Jun Moxie, or perhaps they are his official fiancées... But he has never explicitly said he accepts me... What should I do? Should I leave immediately?

After thinking for a long time, she couldn't bring herself to move her feet. Alas, even if I just... Stay here for a little longer with some audacity, I can gaze upon him one more time...

Mei Xueyan's opening statement was met only with silence, prompting a wry smile from her. She urged them on: "What should we do? Someone must say something!"

The women looked at each other, still silent.

After a long, long pause, Guan Qinghan cleared her throat and finally spoke first: "May I ask... what is that woman's appearance like? And her temperament?"

She then glanced at Jun Moxie and said, "Mo Xie has always been principled in such matters; he wouldn't act merely on lust. I believe there must be another reason. Why don't we let him explain everything? Once we hear the full account and context of the matter, we can decide how to proceed!"

"That is fitting." The women spoke in unison.

A relaxed smile touched Mei Xueyan's lips. The reason she had gathered these sisters was precisely to resolve this matter for Jun Moxie. This issue would surface eventually, so it was better to address it openly now that everyone was together. Moreover, as long as they were all present, if even one person indicated they didn't mind, it was likely no one else would dare object.

No one wanted to leave the impression on Jun Moxie of being a jealous shrew or a jealous woman. Especially since they weren't officially married yet...

Mei Xueyan's action, though seemingly severe, was the most effective way to fundamentally eliminate Jun Moxie’s future worries! Jun Moxie, being quick-witted, naturally understood this logic, which was why he had looked at Mei Xueyan with such profound gratitude...

However, Mei Xueyan still managed to shoot him a fierce glare when no one was looking. Simultaneously, Jun Moxie’s ears caught a sound as faint as a mosquito's hum: "This is the only time! Not to be repeated! Otherwise... I will ensure you never enter the bridal chamber in your entire life!"

Jun Moxie shuddered violently: That punishment was too harsh, but its scope was too broad—it punished everyone present!

"The origins of the matter are like this..." Jun Moxie rolled his eyes and began his narration. However, speaking of his love story with another woman in front of so many of his own women... this felt... very strange!

When the women heard how Jun Moxie entered the Illusionary Manor and was subsequently made difficult by the Gu and Zhan families, they became indignant, wishing they had been there to severely teach those two pale-faced youths a lesson... Naturally, their favorable impression of Miao Xiaomiao, who stood up for him at the time, increased dramatically...

It wasn't until after the competition with the Zhan family concluded that the doubts in the women's hearts vanished... They all fixed their bright, clear eyes on Jun Moxie, snorting softly: "You are so dazzling, you displayed talent here, and you showed your might there, practically an omnipotent, great genius... For such a learned and exceptionally talented young man, it would be truly absurd if Miao Xiaomiao didn't fancy you! Isn't this just deliberately showing off to attract attention?"

When they subsequently heard that Jun Moxie had flatly refused her, causing Miao Xiaomiao to collapse in grief, spitting blood, and fall into a critical condition—possibly facing a crisis where she might never awaken—the women all gasped, their eyes showing immense sympathy...

Amidst their sympathy, the women simultaneously thought of themselves. If they loved Jun Moxie so deeply, only to be rejected by him... and if their own families might use them as tools for alliances in such a scenario, comparing their feelings to hers, they couldn't help but shudder... That would mean the complete end of hope in life!

The mindsets of the women shifted almost simultaneously. They were suddenly eager to urge Jun Moxie to save Miao Xiaomiao, completely forgetting that just moments ago they had been privately criticizing the "wild flower." It had to be said, women were fundamentally emotional beings...

Upon hearing that Jun Moxie rushed there in time and managed to save Miao Xiaomiao, Guan Qinghan and the others all breathed a collective sigh of relief. Then, Jun Moxie mentioned that he had actually encountered one of the Four Great Disciples of the Nine Nether First Young Master from ten thousand years ago... Afterwards, during the Illusionary Manor Lord's birthday celebration, Miao Xiaomiao accidentally consumed a pill, triggering a heavenly tribulation...

Scene after scene was captivating, a dazzling spectacle that shook their hearts...

As he recounted the story, the women started to feel: It was truly a case of natural attraction—under those circumstances, if nothing had happened, that would have been truly abnormal...

When they heard that Miao Xiaomiao had successfully passed the tribulation, resolving the danger, and then entered the spiritual medicine garden the next day... right up to the process of her coming out, the women stared wide-eyed, hanging on every word, savoring the narrative with great relish...

Dugu Xiaoyi, Ke'er, and Hanyan Meng, the three little lolis, all cupped their faces in their hands, blinking their big eyes. When Jun Moxie finished speaking, the three asked in unison: "And then what happened?"

Jun Moxie nearly stumbled over his own feet.

Mei Xueyan, Guan Qinghan, and the others covered their foreheads and sighed deeply: Do these three girls really think this is just a story? This is another love rival they've acquired for themselves, albeit a very pitiable and lovable one...

But the women's focus clearly wasn't on that now, nor was it really on Miao Xiaomiao. Everyone was quite calm: The cooked rice was already prepared; what else could be done? This was the outcome. Fortunately, from Jun Moxie’s narration, it seemed this little Sister Miao had a gentle temperament worthy of friendship...

The incident of infidelity had basically concluded here...

Jun Moxie let out a long breath, feeling a profound knot in his chest: You all seem fine now, but Miao Xiaomiao doesn't even know I am Jun Moxie yet... This is another complicated ledger to settle...

It seemed the current concern was centered on a different, very important matter: "Mo Xie... So, you mean that the Exquisite Lotus and the Seven-Colored Fruit are now in your possession?"

As they spoke, their eyes shone brightly... Those were the legendary items said to increase profound energy by five hundred years and maintain youthful looks for five hundred years!

The thought of achieving eternal youth and everlasting beauty made even the cool-tempered Guan Qinghan restless... Every woman cared about beauty!

"So... you all have no objections regarding that Miao Xiaomiao now?" Mei Xueyan seized the opportunity to press.

The women ignored her. Who cared about Miao Xiaomiao now... Really? ...Even if they objected, would it be useful? It was already split into so many portions; adding one more didn't seem like a big deal...

What was truly, most important right now was... the Exquisite Lotus, the Seven-Colored Fruit!

"They are indeed in my possession..." Jun Moxie rubbed the bridge of his nose: "But it's not an increase of five hundred years of profound energy, or five hundred years of unchanging appearance... That number is slightly inaccurate."

"Inaccurate? That number has been passed down from ancient times; it might not be completely reliable." Mei Xueyan paused slightly. "Then how much is the difference? Is it three hundred years? Or over two hundred?"

"Even if it's just a hundred years would be fine," Dugu Xiaoyi exclaimed excitedly: "After a hundred years, we can just eat it again! We have the tree, after all..."

"It's neither two hundred nor three hundred years..." Jun Moxie held up one finger: "It is this number!"

"Only ten years?" The women were greatly disappointed. All that effort for only ten years? That was too... Discouraging! But then again, even ten years was more than nothing... better than nothing at all...

As the women were consoling themselves, they heard Jun Moxie say: "Why do you only estimate the lesser amount? This number isn't ten years, nor is it a hundred years, it is one thousand years!"

(Telling everyone good news: Wushan Yunyu's Profound Heaven Evil Venerable has already exceeded 100,000 characters... It seems plump enough for consumption... You all should go devour it... See what it tastes like. After devouring it, be sure to say: Brother Wu Shan, I have devoured you... The taste was rather something...)