Thinking of a brand new "Spring..." – no, a brand new "Pill Recipe," Hao Ren was very happy.
He was eager to try it out!
Don't misunderstand, even if he refined it, he wouldn't use it himself.
As a noble person.
A pure person.
A person who had transcended base, low-brow tastes.
He would never use such a thing.
Well, of course, if there was a scenario like those often seen in "TV dramas," where he "accidentally ingested" it and urgently needed someone to "detoxify" him... if "Little Dragon Girl" and Goddess Su were willing to actively help "detoxify" him, then he couldn't blame "this senior"!
After all, it wasn't his fault if something like that happened!
Heh heh heh...
"A certain senior" let out a pig-like squeal of laughter in his mind.
"Master!"
"Senior!"
"Senior!"
...
Suddenly, several voices rang out, interrupting Hao Ren's almost dripping saliva.
*Cough, cough...*
Hao Ren coughed twice, quickly entering his "Sage Master" mode.
His gaze swept over the bowing figures with a calm, profound authority.
His second disciple, "Old Schemer" Han Mo.
"Living embodiment of a flatbed truck," no, "Immortal of the Mortal Realm" Kong Xiaoxian.
"Boundless Dharma" Daoist Jin Mo.
And Zhen Buxu, who kept coughing, appearing "very, very weak."
Why had these four come?
Daoist Jin Mo's face was beaming with joy. He bowed to Hao Ren.
"Senior, Han Mo and Xiaoxian have been together for so long, I think it's time to finalize their matters?"
Oh, so it was about Han Mo and Kong Xiaoxian's "engagement."
Disapprove!
Hao Ren
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As a "single dog" myself up to this point, you, a disciple, want to set up an "engagement"? Are you polite, are you polite, are you polite?
No, absolutely not!
Hao Ren's heart was "burning with rage," but his face remained calm and serene, like a still pool.
He even smiled slightly and nodded gently.
"Good! The two children have been together for so long, it's indeed time to settle down!"
It's here again, it's here again!
"Supreme state of pretense," not pleased by external things, not saddened by personal losses!
Despite his inner fury and absolute disapproval, his heart roaring like an "angry dog," Hao Ren showed no outward signs, even agreeing to the "engagement" with apparent pleasure.
Kong Xiaoxian was lively by nature, cute and playful.
When she heard Hao Ren agree, she immediately jumped up with joy.
She was like a burning flame, throwing herself into Han Mo's arms.
Han Mo held her with a doting expression.
These two were "showing affection" in broad daylight, disregarding others.
Damn it!
Do you have any consideration for the feelings of a "single dog"?
"Showing affection" and "feeding dog food" in public, are you being polite, polite, polite!
Hao Ren's thirty-meter killing intent sword was about to be unsheathed!
One day, when I attain enlightenment, I will slay all the "lovebirds" in the world!
Slay, slay, slay!
Hao Ren inwardly spewed curses, but his face remained as calm as ever, even sporting an "aunt-like smile" of an elder watching youngsters in love.
"Heh heh, the two children have such good feelings for each other! Come, I'll each give you a Divine Sense Pill as a gift for your engagement. Go squat by the door and eat them!"
Hao Ren, without waiting for a reply, tossed two "Divine Sense Pills" to Han Mo and Kong Xiaoxian.
Scram!
As far away as possible!
Daoist Jin Mo, Han Mo, and Kong Xiaoxian exchanged bewildered glances.
"Engagements" involved a series of procedures!
Why were Han Mo and Kong Xiaoxian being sent out now?
Could it be that "Senior" was too happy and forgot this step?
Yes, possibly, very possibly!
However, none of that mattered. The fact that Senior even brought out a peerless divine pill like the "Divine Sense Pill" showed he was pleased with this "engagement."
Han Mo and Kong Xiaoxian, overjoyed, went out to "take their medicine."
Daoist Jin Mo watched the intimate scene between the young couple, his nose stinging, a strange feeling of "a father marrying off his daughter" washing over him.
Hao Ren flipped his palm and produced another "Divine Sense Pill," offering it to Daoist Jin Mo.
"Old Jin, you've worked hard during this period. Take this Divine Sense Pill to recuperate!"
Daoist Jin Mo had made immense contributions during the "Holy Land Assembly incident."
Had it not been for his mediation, the "Heavenly Dragon Dharma King's" scheme wouldn't have been exposed so easily, and everyone's losses would have been far greater.
Hao Ren was very satisfied with Daoist Jin Mo's performance and felt he deserved a reward.
This "Divine Sense Pill" was Hao Ren's "bonus" for Daoist Jin Mo.
Daoist Jin Mo immediately bowed in thanks.
"Thank you, Senior! This humble one truly did nothing; it was all thanks to Senior's wise and mighty leadership!"
Eloquent!
Hao Ren's previously gloomy mood improved considerably.
He chuckled and was about to "praise" Daoist Jin Mo further when, at that moment, several pained "coughing sounds" could be heard.
*Cough, cough, cough...*
*Pfft!*
Hao Ren looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhen Buxu, who was standing nearby, coughing incessantly.
He looked extremely weak, and with a violent coughing fit, he eventually bent over and spewed a mouthful of blood.
Uh...
So weak!
Hao Ren's mouth twitched.
He remembered that Daoist Jin Mo had sustained injuries around the same time as Zhen Buxu, and strictly speaking, Daoist Jin Mo's injuries were three parts more severe than Zhen Buxu's.
After this period of "recovery," Daoist Jin Mo had basically healed.
But Zhen Buxu...
Uh, this one was still "very, very weak," and his injuries had even worsened by another three parts.
Looking at Zhen Buxu, who had turned into a "human fountain," spewing blood frightfully, Hao Ren couldn't help but worry.
This...
This "very, very weak" Zhen Buxu wouldn't cough himself to death, would he?
Daoist Jin Mo, standing beside him, remained calm, as if he was used to it.
Sensing Hao Ren's concern, Daoist Jin Mo quickly explained.
"Senior need not worry too much. Sect Master Zhen will be fine. He's been a bit weak recently and often coughs up blood like this. You'll get used to it!"
Uh... he really was "used to it"!
How could anyone get used to something like this!
Hao Ren was speechless.
"Isn't Divine Doctor Fang Que in the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest? Have him examine Sect Master Zhen!"
Daoist Jin Mo replied immediately.
"Reporting to Senior, Divine Doctor Fang Que has already examined Sect Master Zhen. He said Sect Master Zhen has injured his origin, and is currently very, very weak and needs to be well taken care of."
"Then find someone to take good care of him! Didn't many cultivators escape from your Heavenly Secrets Holy Land? Find a few people to look after Sect Master Zhen!"
Hao Ren was displeased.
Didn't they see Zhen Buxu was "very, very weak," so weak he was spitting blood? What was wrong with your "Heavenly Secrets Holy Land"? Send someone to take good care of him!
Daoist Jin Mo's expression turned odd.
"Senior, you misunderstand. The Sect Master's nine great disciples have been diligently taking care of him!"
"If he's being taken care of, why is Sect Master Zhen still so weak and showing no signs of recovery?"
"Uh... Senior, your question is too sharp. I think, perhaps, maybe... it's because... the Sect Master's nine beautiful disciples are taking such good care of him!"