"Damn, cultivating the Sect's Ultimate Skill of the Bull Subduing Sect basically makes you the future heir of the Bull Subduing Sect, doesn't it?"
"What are you thinking? How could the Five Top Grade Saintesses possibly allow Xia Feng to join the Bull Subduing Sect? It's just that the Holy Land Martial Arts can't be privately taught, so they let the Sect Leader of the Bull Subduing Sect teach the Bull Subduing Technique. Once they get approval from their respective Sacred Lands, they'll probably bring Xia Feng to the Sacred Land."
"Would the Five Top Grade Sacred Lands agree? Xia Feng's talent isn't all that great."
"True."
Everyone present whispered among themselves.
The Five Top Grade Saintesses paid no mind to them and turned to look at Xia Feng, their faces once again breaking into sweet smiles.
"Husband, we'll be leaving for a few days and will come back with a big surprise for you." Yu Siya said with a playful grin, then wrapped her arms around Xia Feng's neck, pouting her red lips to give him a kiss on the forehead.
A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted in, and Xia Feng's body stiffened, unable to move.
"Husband, once I come back, I'll marry you. Be prepared to take me as your bride." Zhao Lingxuan stepped forward and kissed Xia Feng on the left cheek.
"Husband, don't listen to her; the one you should marry is me." Wang Yuwei kissed Xia Feng on the right cheek.
"Husband, wait for me." Lin Wanqing lifted Xia Feng's chin and kissed him on the rounded chin.
"Move aside, it's my turn now."
Li Qingxue stepped up and pushed Lin Wanqing aside, glancing at Xia Feng's forehead, cheeks, and chin. Her delicate face showed a hint of excitement, "Looks like this is the only spot left for me."
With that, she leaned forward to kiss Xia Feng's lips.
Xia Feng's eyes widened, wanting to evade, but Li Qingxue held his cheeks firmly on either side, making it impossible for him to move.
"Li Qingxue, stop it!"
Yu Siya and the other four shouted in unison, forcibly pulling Li Qingxue away.
"You all got to kiss him, why can't I?" Li Qingxue struggled vigorously, quite dissatisfied.
"You can kiss anywhere except the lips." The four glared angrily.
"Alright."
Li Qingxue eventually relented; a one-on-four battle wasn't worth it.
She kissed Xia Feng on the nose and giggled, "Husband, I'll marry you once I come back."
Xia Feng's face bore a slight smile, but he said nothing, as he wasn't sure what to say.
The Five Top Grade Saintesses waved goodbye to Xia Feng and turned to leave.
Before leaving, they even threatened Niu Zhan to guard the Xia Family well; if anything happened, they'd flatten the Bull Subduing Sect.
"Um, your things..."
Xia Feng glanced at the five Space Rings on the table and shouted loudly.
"Those are the dowry we've prepared, and even if you don't end up marrying us, we won't take them back."
The Five Top Grade Saintesses said without turning their heads.
The Saintesses left, but the people in the tavern couldn't calm their hearts.
They might never see a Top Grade Saintess in their lifetime, and now five had come at once because of Xia Feng. It was truly overwhelming.
Seeing Xia Feng's bewildered look and the five lipstick marks on his forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose, everyone was filled with endless admiration.
If word got out that the Five Top Grade Saintesses were competing for a husband, the entire Northern Border would be shaken.
After a brief silence, everyone stepped forward to offer congratulations and try to build relationships with the Xia Family.
Father Xia didn't refuse and took advantage of the engagement banquet to extend hospitality to everyone.
After the banquet ended, the experts from various sects departed one after another, spreading the news of the Five Top Grade Saintesses competing for a husband, which began to spread throughout the Northern Border.
Naturally, Sect Leader of the Bull Subduing Sect Niu Zhan accompanied the Xia Family back to their home, ensuring their safety while guiding Xia Feng's cultivation.
Although he was reluctant, he dared not hesitate for even a moment.
The task assigned by the Five Top Grade Saintesses must be completed; otherwise, the Bull Subduing Sect would face their wrath.
After arriving home, Father Xia arranged a top-quality courtyard for Niu Zhan to rest, then gathered with the family in the hall, remaining silent for a long time.
Eventually, Xia Feng asked, "Dad, Mom, are we part of some super Hidden Clan? Or did you come from one?"
Father Xia and Mrs. Xia exchanged a glance, a flicker passing through their eyes, but they quickly regained composure.
Father Xia shook his head and said, "No, why do you think so?"
Xia Feng said, "It doesn't make sense. Why would the Five Top Grade Saintesses travel all the way to Xingyu City to make a fuss about marrying me? Even offering to marry me together? Dad, Mom, are you really not from some super Hidden Clan?"
He asked again, somewhat unwillingly at the end.
"Really not!"
Mrs. Xia replied irritably, "They are Saintesses from Top Grade Sacred Lands. To have them disregard their reputation and everything to throw themselves at you would require a truly powerful family."
Xia Feng thought of past rumors about families controlling empires and said, "Those families that secretly control several empires, perhaps."
Father Xia glared at him and said, "Do you think empires are casual playthings? Enough guessing— the appearance of the Five Top Grade Saintesses has nothing to do with our family. The focus is on you. Think carefully; is there any connection between you and the Five Top Grade Saintesses?"
"No."
Xia Feng shook his head firmly, "I've always stayed in Xingyu City; how could I have connections with five Top Grade Saintesses? If there's any connection, it might only be in a dream."
Father Xia and Mrs. Xia furrowed their brows too; they knew everything about their son, yet there was no way he could be connected to the Five Top Grade Saintesses.
But why did the Five Top Grade Saintesses show up in Xingyu City and strive to marry their son?
It's incomprehensible, utterly incomprehensible.
At that moment, Xia Feng suddenly stiffened, and his eyes shone with a shocking light.
Wait!
A dream?!
Xia Feng finally remembered the Dream Realm Pearl.
The night before, the Dream Realm Pearl had acknowledged its master and transmitted a message to him, saying it could assist in dreaming.
At the time, he didn't take it seriously and even thought if the Dream Realm Pearl were truly powerful, why not pull the Ten Top Grade Saintesses of the Great Xia Empire into his dream, letting him enjoy life's pinnacle in the dream.
That night, he seemed to have had a very long dream.
But the contents of the dream were forgotten entirely.
Could it be that in the dream, I really encountered the Ten Top Grade Saintesses?
But even if so, it's just a dream; it couldn't possibly affect the Five Top Grade Saintesses of Northern Border.
Unless the dreams assisted by the Dream Realm Pearl could influence reality.
If that's the case, the behavior of the Five Top Grade Saintesses could be explained.
Of course, this is just his speculation and is wildly unbelievable.
A dream actually affecting Top Grade Saintesses of Martial Venerable Realm to such an extent? That's terrifying.
No, I have to test this. If true, the Dream Realm Pearl is extraordinarily powerful.
Xia Feng took out the Bull Subduing Technique from his pocket, glanced at it, and said to Father Xia and Mrs. Xia, "Dad, Mom, I'll go see Sect Leader Niu Zhan. We'll talk about this later."
"Alright, go ahead." Father Xia and Mrs. Xia exchanged glances and nodded.
Xia Feng placed the Bull Subduing Technique back in his pocket and got up to head to Niu Zhan's courtyard.