Just as Lin Xiao's thoughts were muddled, a familiar female voice called out, "Hey, hey, you two Junior Sisters, isn't it a bit impolite to lean on Eldest Senior Brother like that?"
Lin Xiao followed the voice and looked toward the shore.
First, he saw a pair of long, shapely, and well-toned legs. Then came her usual magnificent assets, that jaunty ponytail, and her beautiful, mature face...
Of course, the main focus was still on her generous bosom. Accentuated by the cardigan-style swimsuit, it seemed ready to surge forth, practically bursting at the seams.
Needless to say, Junior Sister Yurong had arrived.
Right, the family of four is all here now, Lin Xiao mused. Why do I get the feeling these three lasses are... especially prepared for tonight?
A knot tightened in Lin Xiao's chest.
It had to be said, although the forty junior sisters present were all beauties rarely found in the Secular World, they were still a tier below these three Fairy-like Junior Sisters.
One could say that throughout the entire Divine Phoenix Peak, the only one who could outshine these three little minxes was that goddess herself.
"The Chairman has arrived!"
"The victory celebration officially begins!"
Just then, the voice of a female steward echoed from a distance.
Speak of the devil, Lin Xiao thought, his heart jolting as he, along with everyone else, turned his gaze.
There, under the moonlight, a breathtakingly beautiful woman in a red phoenix-embossed silk skirt approached slowly. She possessed a tall, graceful figure, wore exquisite makeup, and her flawless, snow-white legs swayed with each step.
Tonight, his Master wore no dark stockings, not even shoes. Her pair of delicate and beautiful bare jade feet, truly a divine creation, were the first to appear.
Master's bare legs, without stockings, possess a different kind of beauty, Lin Xiao sighed inwardly.
Accompanied by a few of her personal female stewards, Xiao Hongling approached with a languid gait.
At this moment, like the glow of fireflies paling before the bright moon, the radiance of all the young women present dimmed with the arrival of this truly peerless beauty.
Xiao Hongling's phoenix eyes swept over, landing on her most beloved eldest apprentice being affectionately surrounded by three young women. Her good mood for the evening inexplicably diminished quite a bit.
She cleared her throat and announced, "Seeing that your Master has arrived, do you not yet offer your respects?"
"We pay our respects to you, Master!" all the female disciples chorused, bowing in unison.
Lin Xiao naturally bowed along with them.
Something's not right! Master never cared for such tedious formalities. Why is she acting so official tonight? he wondered, a sense of unease creeping in.
Seeing the four of them separate, Xiao Hongling's expression finally softened considerably. She waved her hand and said, "Well... since everyone is here, then— Let the feast begin!"
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Everyone frolicked in the water, enjoying the food and drink with great delight. It was an extraordinarily cozy affair.
Speaking of which, this was the first time Xiao Hongling had organized a collective activity for all disciples of the inner sect and above since taking charge of Divine Phoenix Peak.
Therefore, despite there being only one man present, the atmosphere throughout the evening was exceptionally harmonious and joyful, a scene of lively celebration.
Even Lin Xiao, unaccustomed to the otherworldly Immortal Brew, downed three jars of Peach Blossom Fairy Brew under the persuasion of his beautiful Master and three Junior Sisters.
Fortunately, with the Beiming Swallowing Heaven Immortal Skill protecting his body, the alcohol's potency was almost instantaneously neutralized upon entering his system.
Compared to his Master and Junior Sisters, who were somewhat tipsy, he was by far the most sober.
Of course, for someone of Xiao Hongling's cultivation level, dispelling the effects of alcohol was a trivial matter. But, as she herself often said, for a true aficionado of spirits, the highest realm was "the bliss of intoxication!"
That night, to delight his Junior Sisters and Master, Lin Xiao was in high spirits. He sang several songs adapted from ancient poems and verses from his past life, such as "Prelude to Water Melody" and "Farewell."
Having been known as Xueyou in his previous life, his vocal performance instantly captivated all the young women.
With Chu Youwei's enchanting qin music as accompaniment and the other two Junior Sisters dancing along, the atmosphere reached its zenith!
Throughout the evening, Lin Xiao couldn't help but steal several glances at his beautiful Master. Each time, he found her resting her chin in her hands, her phoenix eyes fixed intently on him. Her stunning face, flushed crimson from the wine, would occasionally break into a dazed, silly smile like that of a naive young girl—completely at odds with her dignified status as Chairman!
This accursed moe contrast... is simply irresistible!
As the night deepened towards the third watch, Lin Xiao, seeing that his Junior Sisters' spirits showed no sign of waning, was about to suggest they play a small game.
Suddenly, a stern and imposing female voice boomed from the sky, "Junior Sister Hongling! You must give me an explanation today!"
Everyone present was startled. The jubilant atmosphere came to an abrupt halt.
All heads snapped up.
There, under the moonlight, two beautiful figures descended, riding the wind!
The next instant, the pair landed beside the hot spring.
It was none other than the most noble and beautiful master-disciple duo from Phoenix Caw Peak—Su Mei and Zhu Wanning!
"Senior Sister Su, tonight is Divine Phoenix Peak's victory celebration. What is the meaning of this interruption? Hmm?" Xiao Hongling drawled, still sipping her wine, not even bothering to lift an eyelid.
"Junior Sister Hongling, didn't I make myself clear earlier? You must give me an account today!"
Facing this overwhelmingly powerful Junior Sister, Su Mei thrust out her proud, ample chest, her imposing aura not inferior in the slightest.
Then, she forcibly pulled Zhu Wanning from behind her, and together they approached Lin Xiao.