Heaven, Earth, Me

While rushing toward the Dan Family mansion, Tengliu asked Yasenia, curious. "Why did you let them go so easily? I was really expecting you to ask them to stay."

Yasenia answered simply. "Their will is weak. They will die either way if they follow me. After all, someone who's scared of this expedition and would leave due to it can, in the future, betray me from threats against them." Yasenia looked at Tengliu, her golden eyes showing a hint of coldness. "Weak-willed people are not fit to follow me. I can forgive the lack of personal strength, but not the lack of mental perseverance."

Tengliu's pupils trembled. 'She is truly ruthless with everyone but those closest to her. Still, her qualities as a leader are more than qualified."

Gu Chen's wives whispered to their husband. "Lord Husband, why is Little Yasenia so ruthless with everyone? I don't blame her, but we are curious."

Gu Chen answered softly. "Because she is the most ruthless with herself. She won't ask those following her to strain themselves as much as her, but she will at least ask for them not to be a burden. Did you know that Little Yasenia refines her own body almost daily? Even when the benefits are minimal for the pain she has to go through. Even if the refinement is done just to maintain her current body, she does it. Two to three hours of pure suffering almost daily."

Some wives who had done Body Refinement in the past covered their mouths in shock. Gu Chen smiled. "That's why I don't mind following her for a while and being her protector, even if she is a junior. Her sight is firmly placed ahead while her steps are firm and solid. A Junior like that makes you feel motivated just from looking."

The wives couldn't help but look at Yasenia with renewed eyes while a small fire surged in their hearts. 'We need to put in even more effort!'

After traveling for a few seconds, they all arrived at the entrance of the Dan Elder's Mansion. There, the two Elders were waiting with smiles, accompanied by a group of around 40 people. They were all high-ranking people from the Dan family. 

Yasenia swept them all with a quick analytical gaze and spotted at least five Transcendent Realm cultivators. 'Not bad at all. They would probably qualify as a strong Third Ranked Family in the Sky Continent.'

Grandma Dan saw Yasenia, and she quickly walked forward, grabbing her hand. "Little Yasenia, you were quicker than expected!"

Yasenia smiled faintly. "I couldn't keep Grandma Dan waiting for too long."

"Oh, you~!" Grandma Dan patted Yasenia's hand kindly while laughing. Then, she signaled the rest and said. "These people will come with us to the Forbidden Lands. Of course, these are the seniors. Around two hundred juniors will accompany us as well." Looking at the people behind Yasenia, Grandma Dan smiled. "It seems that almost all the people following you can be qualified as Seniors as well. Your group is quite strong, Little Yasenia!"

The dragoness said humbly. "We can't compare to Grandma Dan's family." Then, Yasenia looked at her girls, and they all took a step forward. "Grandma Dan, these are my wives."

The people behind Grandma Dan blinked a few times, confused. 'Wives?'

Grandma Dan tilted her head, confused. "Wives? You married another woman?"

The dragoness noticed her reaction and instantly understood that such things probably didn't happen in this World. Therefore, she explained softly. "I have a bit of a special body, so females are more appropriate for me to have as partners. We've even had children in the past."

"Children!?" Grandma Dan felt like the world was being flipped upside down. "How could two women have children!? Little Yasenia, if you are making a prank on me, you can stop. I am already doubting everything!"

Yasenia laughed and looked behind her. Tatyana stepped forward and gently cupped her fist. She noticed that Yasenia was quite fond of this old woman, so she had no problem showing a bit of respect. "Senior Dan. Yasenia was born with a peculiar body that allows her to create descendents with women. You shouldn't be too surprised. Just take Yasenia as a mix between male and female."

Grandma Dan rubbed her forehead, confused. "I see, I see. There are truly all kinds of strange things in this world!" Grandma Dan blinked and coughed. "I am not saying that you are strange, Little Yasenia. It's just…"

The dragoness patted the woman's hand and said softly. "I am not offended, Grandma Dan. You are telling the truth. I am a bit of a peculiar being, and that's something I am proud of. It is this peculiarity that allowed me to be who I am today."

Seeing the earnest gaze of the dragon woman, Grandma Dan felt comfortable. Yasenia's confident attitude about her peculiarities was a breath of fresh air. She smiled and nodded. "That's great!" Looking at the girls, she smiled kindly and said. "Since you girls are Little Yasenia's wives, I will need to give you a big room!"  𝙍

The girls cupped their fists and answered as one. "Thank you, Senior Dan."

"Ah. Call me Grandma Dan, like Little Yasenia! You are so pretty that if you call me senior, you'll make me feel old!"

The girls smiled, quickly understanding why Yasenia was so fond of this old woman. She was just sincere and gentle, being herself and not putting up appearances. The kind of people their dragoness liked the most.

Cecile flapped her wings once, landing by Yasenia's side and grabbing her other hand. Grandma Dan looked at Cecile curiously. "Um…" 

"Cecile."

Grandma Dan was even more impressed by Cecile's cold and elegant voice. "Little Cecile, are you by any chance related to Moon Phoenixes?"

Cecile raised her eyebrows in surprise and asked. "How did you notice, Grandma Dan?"

Seeing the impassive facial expression show a slight reaction somehow made Grandma Dan proud. She answered with a faint smile. "I read about them in a book. They are such a mystical race that find their true love and never separate from them. Finding that information, I couldn't help but admire them and learn about them." Looking at Cecile's wings and three Phoenix Tails, she commented. "Your plumage and tails are something very closely related to them, so I couldn't help but ask."

Cecile smiled faintly and said. "Well, I am a Moon Phoenix myself. Not having such qualities would be strange."

"Huh?"

Many people who heard couldn't help but look at Cecile with widened eyes. Grandma Dan exclaimed. "Wow! One of your wives is a Moon Phoenix, Little Yasenia! Did you know?"

Yasenia almost burst into laughter. She answered, trying her best not to be rude. "Of course, Grandma Dan. She is my mate."

Grandma Dan said wistfully. "A Dragon and a Phoenix! Such a fitting pair!... Ah." She looked back and smiled. "All of you are also very fitting for Little Yasenia! Don't let this old woman's words make you think otherwise."

Andrea answered, her tone gentle. "Don't worry, Grandma Dan. We understand what you mean, and we fully agree. You should see them in their beast forms. They are gorgeous when they stand side by side."

Seeing the gaze of the grandma, Cecile instantly understood that the woman was quite eager to see a Moon Phoenix in its beast form, so she commented softly. "I am too big to transform here. If you have a five-kilometer-wide garden, I can show you."

Grandma Dan directed her glittering gaze to her husband, and the man nodded. His voice reached them with a pleasant cadence. "We do have such a place in the back. Let's do this another day, though. Today, we need to do other things."

Grandma Dan gently slapped her forehead. "Oh dear. Look at me, going on and on about unrelated matters. Come, come. Let's do a few presentations."

Everyone walked into the large mansion, passing a few inner gardens before arriving at a relatively wide room. There, the Dan Family's maids delivered cushions for everyone to sit on their knees.

Once everyone was seated, they were all given a hot cup of tea. By that time, the Sun was already hiding on the horizon, giving the room a pleasant orange glow. The sun rays that came from the side fell on Yasenia's group, and the Dan Family couldn't help but pause to appreciate the array of incredible beauties gathered in the group. Around 90% of Yasenia's group was female, with most of them possessing world-class beauty.

Lord Dan spoke first as the host and head of the Dan Family. "Lady Yasenia, today the Dan Family and Astral Sky Sect become allies. I hope that, under the glow of the setting sun, this day will always be remembered with fondness and gladness." 

Yasenia lifted her cup and answered in kind. "Lord Dan Liangyang, today the Astral Sky Sect and Dan Family become allies. As long as our families cooperate with each other, my Astral Sky Sect will always try its best to lend aid, allowing today to be remembered with gladness and fondness."

Everyone followed. "For our alliance!"

"Cheers!"

Then, everyone took a sip from their cups. Lord Dan spoke. "As Lady Yasenia has suggested, we will depart in around two months. Once we have an exact date, we will instantly inform you. The families that will come with us have some deep ties with our family. However, not all are unconditional allies."

The dragoness asked, her finger circling the cup. "May I ask which family I have to be the most wary of? I want to avoid any conflict during our visit if possible."

Lord Dan nodded. "The Gong and Che families are the ones you should be the most wary of. The Gong family is the one with the highest military strength. Meanwhile, the Che family's relationships are deep as many people owe them lots of favors. If you offend them, you will be offending many people."

"What about the Lin and Zhu families?"

Lord Dan smiled. "They are noticeable. However, the Dan Family has nothing to fear from them. The reason we are inviting them is because their ancestors are strong. However, they are in decline, and in a few generations, they probably will become a power of the past."

Yasenia hummed. "I understand."

A woman from the Dan family looked at Yasenia with curiosity and asked. "I would love to hear more about Lady Yasenia and her family if it is not too rude. It's my first time hearing about a female having other females as wives."

The man sitting at the side softly tapped her foot with his. "Dear, don't be rude. Personal matters are not something to tell in this situation. Wait for a more personal moment to ask, and don't make Lady Yasenia uncomfortable."

A younger-looking woman smiled. "Seventh Aunt is truly curious all the time. I wonder if you got it from Grandma Dan?"

Grandma Dan threw a soft cushion, hitting that woman in the face. "What do you mean by that, eh? Do you want a beating!?"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the conversation flowed easily, everyone eventually speaking up until it was late into the night.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om