Ancestor Yan Yun looked back fearlessly and said loudly, "Anyway, you already have six brothers, what difference does it make if there's one more or one less? Besides, that person has the Micro Dust Flower and the furnace cauldron."

“That makes sense,” Du Zhong couldn’t help but chime in.

"Is there a difference between men and women when using a furnace?" Cui Shixu's face showed just the right amount of confusion, as if he was simply curious about this matter.

Du Zhong looked at it and explained, "No, it's not that; it can be either men or women."

Cui Shixu lowered his eyes and curled his lips, looking at Ancestor Murong and said, "Then... isn't it just right for you? After all, you don't want to be suppressed, do you?"

Ancestor Murong looked at Cui Shixu with a complicated expression.

Before he could even express his opinion, the old ancestor Yan Yun beside him started chattering away like a lively young boy.

"No, absolutely not! Murong Chen, if you dare to try going to the furnace, do you believe I'll wreck your Murong family?"

A strange sense of satisfaction flashed in the eyes of Ancestor Murong, but he knew that Cui Shixu was deliberately provoking Yan Yun. Even though he was excited by Cui Shixu's antics, he would not help others bully Yan Yun.

"Hmph! I know, but you'd better keep your word and not touch anyone from the Murong family."

Even at this moment, Ancestor Murong still maintained his persona, looking arrogant yet forced to bow his head.

Ancestor Yan Yun was satisfied, and his whole body became as lively as a child. He raised his chin slightly and looked at Cui Shixu with a smug look, almost sticking his tongue out at him. His face was full of smugness.

"What do you mean, young friend Cui? Do you want to stop our sect leader from becoming stronger?" Ancestor Yan Yun provoked Cui Shixu.

Cui Shixu glanced at Fang Ruotang, then composed himself, slumped his shoulders, and looked dejected, his expression so natural that anyone could see his sadness.

"Shut up!"

Fang Ruotang frowned, glared at Old Ancestor Yan Yun, and then warned, "Am I that cheap? You're going to sell me for a single Dust Flower? If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll throw you to him."

Ancestor Yan Yun's eyes widened, his face filled with resentment.

"You already have six, what impact would it have on having another furnace?"

"Are you crazy?! If you dare to talk nonsense again, believe me, I'll stab you again."

Fang Ruotang immediately drew her sword in displeasure, facing Yan Yun Patriarch with fierce fighting spirit.

Yan Yun, the patriarch, is now a member of the Tianyi Sect. Although the Yunjian Sect has not yet submitted entirely, they will take it over along the way during their trip. Therefore, it is impossible for him to fight with Fang Ruotang again.

Ancestor Yan Yun took a step back, looking at Fang Ruotang with a pained expression.

They were just short of saying "I'm doing this for your own good" outright.

Fang Ruotang was very protective of Cui Shixu and the other six, and reprimanded them with a stern face: "Don't let me hear such words again next time. All six of them are men I like, not some kind of sex pot. I can't possibly find other men. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll pull out your tongues."

Cui Shixu was satisfied, and the expressions on the faces of the other five people also relaxed. They all looked at Fang Ruotang with deep affection in their eyes.

Although Ancestor Yan Yun had lived for thousands of years, he was like a clueless young man. He didn't take Fang Ruotang's anger to heart; all he felt was curiosity about her words.

"Are you serious? Six at once?"

Fang Ruotang frowned. "None of your business! You talk too much!"

As she spoke, she used her spiritual power to control the Jinghong Sword and headed towards Ancestor Yanyun.

The ancient zither behind Ancestor Murong rose into the air and met the attack. The sword and the zither collided, and Ye Wuxia chuckled.

"It seems that Ancestor Murong quite enjoys being a woman, perhaps..."

He smiled at Ancestor Murong, not exposing his trick directly, simply because Fang Ruotang wanted to watch the show. But seeing how eager he was to protect Ancestor Yanyun and dare to challenge Fang Ruotang, his smile froze like an ice sculpture.

Ancestor Murong paused slightly, out of habit.

He completely forgot the script he was currently holding and that he was Fang Ruotang's henchman. In just a moment, without the support of spiritual power, Fang Ruotang ruthlessly slashed at the guqin, as if she intended to cut it in half.

Yan Yun Patriarch immediately stepped forward to snatch back the guqin. He did not fight with Fang Ruotang, but held the guqin and said with a grin, "Sect Master, Sect Master, calm down. I was just curious."

"Don't be curious about things you shouldn't be! Just know that they are my people, and you should show them some respect. Otherwise, I can help you break through to the Mahayana stage, or I can make you die. If you don't believe me, you can try."

"No, no, I believe you."

Old Ancestor Yan Yun, clutching his zither, retreated in fear.

He wouldn't provoke the sect leader; to this day, he still feels like he's dreaming, having never experienced such an easy tribulation.

Putting aside her terrifying background, just considering her bizarre methods, among all the old monsters in the Tribulation Transcending stage in the entire Cloud Deep Continent, who wouldn't want to work for her?

When the time comes, he will become the target of everyone's criticism with a single order.

He must be crazy to provoke a monster who can control all the big shots' tribulations. Besides, with her abilities, she might even be able to influence their ascension in the future.

Don't ask him how he knew; just say it was his sixth sense.

"You, and you, don't you dare bully them again, or I'll deal with you." Fang Ruotang warned Murong and Yan Yun.

Yan Yun nodded quickly, and Murong also nodded slightly in response.

Fang Ruotang was satisfied and raised her chin at Cui Shixu and the other six as if she wanted credit.

The six chuckled softly, their hearts filled with warmth.

Although these six men are not particularly sensitive, they are not prone to unnecessary emotional outbursts or internal conflicts due to the opinions or comments of others.

But whenever such voices arise, Fang Ruotang always stands firmly at the forefront, blocking all negative comments and stares.

Who among them could remain unmoved?

"Xiao Liu, thank you for protecting me. I don't know what I would have done without you. But I promise you, I will try my best and won't let people think I'm just a vessel you're raising forever." Ye Wuxia spoke first, seizing the initiative.

He acted like a scheming dog, causing the other five people's emotions to change, and they all looked at him with disdain.

"It's okay! No matter how hard you try, you can never surpass me! You don't need to compare yourself to me, just compare yourself to ordinary people."

Fang Ruotang's words were like a sharp blade piercing the hearts of Ye Wuxia and the others. Although it was true, some hurtful truths could have been said more tactfully.

"Little Six, what are your thoughts on that furnace cauldron?"

Gu Yanjin interrupted, and judging from his expression, he clearly already had an idea. Fang Ruotang tilted her head and asked in confusion.

"I haven't thought about it much! Brother Yan, do you have something on your mind? Tell me about it."