Facing these cunning fox spirits, Lin Tian quietly kept his guard up.

These people could not be trusted at all. When it came time to steal medicine from the Alliance’s pharmacy, he’d be the one going in alone, and these people would just be assisting from the shadows. Who knew if they’d sell out their teammates if something went wrong?

Then there’s this Miaoqiu; his relationship with her was merely one of mutual needs, to put it plainly, just a cooperative relationship.

At critical moments, such relationships can be sacrificed.

Lin Tian did not believe that simply his looks, medical skills, and strength could make these women trust him completely.

Miaoqiu was still unaware that Lin Tian had already become wary of her.

"We of the Xu Family, like ordinary people, need to cultivate Charming Skills to hone an enchanting aura. But Ruyan, you are naturally enchanting, even without cultivating Charming Skills, you can serve as the formation eye of the ’Bewitching Words’ array," Miaoqiu said.

"And then?" Mei Ruyan asked curtly.

"When the time comes, I’ll teach you what to do. It’s very simple, just recite some Inner Power Heart Methods," Miaoqiu replied.

"That’s it?"

"That’s it! Don’t underestimate these Heart Methods. They are the core of the entire formation. They can enhance everyone’s Charming Skill abilities, confuse people nearby, and even cause hallucinations, buying Lin Tian time to act."

Lin Tian couldn’t help but ask, "How much time can you buy?"

"Half an hour to an hour, that’s our limit," Miaoqiu said, glancing around at everyone. "Of course, the family will also send more experts at that time to extend this time as much as possible, meaning Ruyan will have to work hard, as you are the core of the entire formation, so you’ll be very exhausted."

"Got it," Mei Ruyan replied flatly, without much expression on her face, as if it was none of her concern.

Lin Tian noticed that ever since Mei Ruyan had been with the other members of the Xu Family, she had become colder than before.

"Any other questions? If not, let’s conclude today’s meeting," after a few seconds, Miaoqiu said: "Meeting adjourned."

After the meeting, Miaoqiu, holding Mei Ruyan’s arm, walked up to Lin Tian.

Although these two were sisters, one was enchanting, and the other cold, they made quite a pair standing together.

"Lin Tian, we’re not going to keep you company. We’ve got some secrets among women to discuss, you know." As she spoke, Miaoqiu blinked at Lin Tian, her playful demeanor perfectly showcasing her Charming Skills.

Lin Tian felt parched, wanting to deal with this fox spirit right then and there!

Mei Ruyan glanced at Miaoqiu indifferently, saying nothing, but it was clear she was still a bit uncomfortable with being held so closely, even by her sister.

"Handsome, we won’t keep you company. Come find me tonight when you have free time. Wait for me, okay?"

Lin Tian shivered immediately, wondering what a man and a woman could do at night?

In a place like the Xu Family, wouldn’t any man having walked in here be unable to take it?

Lin Tian just wanted to stay away from these enchantresses, fearing he couldn’t control himself around these fox spirits!

"Can I go for a walk?" Lin Tian asked.

Miaoqiu smiled and said, "You can. You can wander around this Luoyan Dock, but don’t go trespassing, or it’ll be bad for our upcoming operations."

With that, Miaoqiu took out a wooden plaque from her chest. The plaque was simple yet delicate, carved with intricate designs all over, with a large ’Xu’ character in the center.

Miaoqiu handed the plaque to Lin Tian and said, "If anyone gives you trouble, just show them this to reveal your identity. Our Xu Family is well-respected within the Alliance." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Lin Tian took the plaque, feeling its weight and the warmth of Miaoqiu still lingering on it, along with a hint of fragrance.

"Handsome, we’re leaving, don’t sneak around thinking about your sister, oh. Hehehe..."

Lin Tian watched with a smile and sigh as a group of charming women left the meeting hall, their laughter making men feel weak all over.

"Truly a group of enchantresses!" Lin Tian muttered under his breath, shivering again.

He knew these people were just going to practice that enchanting array called ’Bewitching Words.’

In fact, the people of the Ancient Martial Xu Family, while cultivating Charming Skills, had Inner Strength that was very compatible with Lin Tian’s Spiritual Qi, even working together in harmony.

It was for this reason that Lin Tian was who Miaoqiu had sought. Of course, if Lin Tian’s strength was lacking, he might never have seen Luoyan Dock.

When the time comes, the ’Bewitching Words’ array will also need to cooperate with Lin Tian, and now they’re just practicing to set up the array, and then cooperate with Lin Tian. Otherwise, if Lin Tian joined in hastily, it might collapse right away.

Putting the Xu Family plaque in his pocket, Lin Tian, while admiring the ancient architecture, walked out of the Xu Family.

The Xu Family house at Luoyan Dock was quite large, with a sophisticated layout. Not to mention anything else, just the grand gate was very impressive, carved with dragons and phoenixes, lifelike.

Before the Xu Family’s door was a winding creek, with a stone bridge over the water, crossing which led to another impressive mansion, with an iron hook and silver-painted sign reading: the Kong Family.

It seemed like yet another ancient martial family.

But Lin Tian wasn’t interested in this Kong Family, crossing the stone bridge, he oriented himself and headed toward the center of Luoyan Dock.

If he remembered correctly, that’s where the medicine repository was located.

On this journey, Lin Tian passed a total of six aristocratic family gates, including that of the Wang Family.

But he still wasn’t interested. If he had used his clairvoyant eye to take a look, he would have discovered that Qingchuan and White Impermanence were inside.

Following the route in his memory, it took Lin Tian five minutes to reach the center of Luoyan Dock, but he couldn’t enter because two armed men stopped him.

"Who are you? Stop right there!"

Lin Tian took out the Xu Family’s plaque from his bosom and handed it forward, "I’m from the Xu Family. I want to take a look inside."

The man took the plaque, looked at it for a few seconds, then returned it, frowning, "You’re from the Xu Family? Just arrived at Luoyan Dock, right? This is the medicine repository; you can’t enter it. You should leave; this isn’t the Xu Family’s place, you can’t go everywhere freely. There are many restricted areas; if you trespass, there’ll be no one to reason with if you die. I advise you not to wander around."

"What are the restricted areas?" Lin Tian curiously asked, the meaning of the word ’restricted’ was clear: prohibited areas. These places usually had good stuff, how could he not be tempted?