That idiot from the Sword Sect turned out to be a lucky charm.

Chapter 125 The Mediator

The people from Emerald Manor were somewhat intimidated when they saw that the men looked ready to attack.

But now that things have come to this point, I can't back down now, or I'll lose face.

The atmosphere became awkward; they couldn't fight, but they couldn't leave either.

Just as they were at an impasse, someone walked by.

All they heard was a sweet, pleasant voice asking, "Oh, what's going on? Let's talk this out!"

The voice was so melodious that both sides, locked in a stalemate, couldn't help but turn to look at the newcomer, wondering which beautiful woman possessed such a lovely voice.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be several female cultivators from Happy Valley.

For Lin Zhifeng, Lin Jun, and the others, these female cultivators were not unfamiliar; in fact, they had some connection with them.

Back when they spent the night in the cave of the Illusionary Realm, they had taken in a group of female cultivators from Happy Valley. Among the people who came this time were several of those they had encountered that night, including the one who spoke first.

Even if others don't remember her, Lin Jun will definitely remember her. Because she was the one who teased him and blew on him before he left last time.

This woman is a striking beauty with striking features and a voluptuous, alluring figure; she attracts attention wherever she goes.

As she approached, the disciples on both sides who were facing each other couldn't help but look at her.

She smiled and ignored the stares of the crowd, some of them drooling, some greedy, some admiring, some disdainful, and some shy... but she didn't care about any of them.

She continued, "Fellow senior brothers, fighting is not allowed here. Anyone caught will be disqualified. Why risk such a small matter? There are plenty of treasures to be had. Why not give me some face and let's make peace?"

The Sword Sect didn't want to escalate the situation and was hoping to use this as a way to back down, so everyone could go their separate ways.

The people at Emerald Manor refused.

Now that the audience has arrived, they are all women. Although they look down on the female cultivators of Happy Valley, how can a grown man show weakness in front of women?

So they rejected the female nun from Happy Valley's offer to mediate and resolve the conflict, refusing to reconcile.

Some people even spoke in a sarcastic tone, saying, "Where did this witch come from? Daring to meddle in our business. Is she perhaps the other side's mistress trying to take their side?"

The other one said, "I've heard they're demons who specialize in sucking people's life essence. We must be careful not to fall victim to their magic."

Lin Jun and his group, who had just calmed down, suddenly felt their anger rise again, and their intention to settle things peacefully was reignited.

"If you can't speak like human beings, shut your mouths. If you fart again, I'll sew them shut," Lin Jun said angrily, pointing at the foul-mouthed people from Emerald Manor.

The female cultivator from Happy Valley, instead of getting angry after hearing those people's words, blinked and smiled charmingly, saying, "Even if we're going to suck people's essence, we only suck the blood of handsome men. We're very picky! You're not handsome, so what are you afraid of? Hmm? What are you afraid of?"

Her words caused the other female cultivators in Happy Valley to burst into laughter.

Lin Jun and the others couldn't help but smile.

Only the people from Emerald Manor were furious. They pointed at the woman and said, "You... a good man doesn't fight with a woman! We can't be bothered with you! You should leave now, this is none of your business. If a fight breaks out and you get hurt, don't blame us for not warning you beforehand."

The female cultivator from Happy Valley finished laughing, her smile fading as she said seriously, "I'm here to seriously break up this fight. If you don't want to be disqualified, you'd better separate now. You may not know, but I'm one of the on-site supervisors for this event, and I have the authority to disqualify people on the spot. If you don't listen to my advice and insist on fighting, I will punish you severely."

The crowd was unaware of the existence of "inside supervisors" and were largely skeptical.

Although Lin Zhifeng, Lin Jun, and the others did not believe it, they did not question it.

The disciples of Emerald Manor immediately started making a fuss, saying they had never heard of such an "inside supervisor," and even if there were, it couldn't be someone from Happy Valley, which has a bad reputation.

The female cultivator from Happy Valley wasn't angry when questioned; she simply took out a token and showed it to everyone.

Lin Zhifeng was only partially convinced when he saw that the token was made of the same material as their admission ticket and counting wooden sign.

The disciples of Emerald Manor over there weren't blind either, and naturally they knew that what they said was true.

Since that's the case, a fight is out of the question. The people of Emerald Manor believe these female cultivators are allied with the Sword Sect, and they're destined to suffer this loss today.

So they discussed it and left together in a huff.

Lin Zhifeng, having heard from the Treasure-Hunting Rat that the main ingredient for the Nascent Soul Pill was still here, shook his head helplessly. These people were just born to be poor. Originally, they were going to leave after taking the Void-Refinement Pill's main ingredient, the Void-Solid Grass, and had already given up on these other ingredients for the Nascent Soul Pill. If the people from Emerald Manor were lucky enough and observant enough, they would definitely be able to find something.

Now that things have escalated to this point, they've gained nothing and only infuriated themselves. This feud is now in the making, and they'll undoubtedly spread rumors about them everywhere when they return.

Moreover, looking at the alluring and seductive female cultivators of Happy Valley who were flirting with Lin Jun and the others, teasing these newbies, Lin Zhifeng smiled bitterly to himself: This rumor, besides being about bullying others, probably also involves some issues of male-female conduct.

Fortunately, Lin Zhifeng wasn't one to be so rigid. People can say whatever they want! So what if there are rumors about us? It just proves we brothers are capable and charismatic!

Lin Jun and the others were much more relaxed than when they first met; at least they weren't so eager to look but afraid to. Their expressions were also quite calm now, showing that they had grown up.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Zhifeng, on behalf of everyone, thanked the female cultivator from Happy Valley for speaking up for them and preventing them from being disqualified. She also helped them resolve the issue quickly, saving them a considerable amount of time.

Lin Zhifeng was thinking to himself that he really needed to find a way to refine the Youth Preservation Pill when he got back. Wouldn't it be great to send some to the female cultivators in Happy Valley to express his gratitude?

Meanwhile, the female cultivators of Happy Valley, having helped the Sword Sect disciples, also planned to continue their search for flowers and plants.

As they parted, the woman deliberately brushed against Lin Jun's shoulder as she passed by, then quietly asked, "Little brother, what's your name?"

Lin Jun blushed and said, "My surname is Lin, and my given name is Jun."

The woman smiled and said, "You are quite handsome, just as your name suggests. My name is Zisu, have you remembered it?"

Lin Jun subconsciously replied, "I...I've got it!"

The woman stretched out her slender fingers and gently tugged at Lin Jun's right cheek, then smiled and swayed away.