Life After Prison

Severin chuckled awkwardly and replied, “Oh, you jest. I’d be uncomfortable if you, my father–in- law, addressed me as senior.”

Birk joined in the laughter and said, “You’re quite the joker! Just like I am. Haha!*

Glancing at the elders and Grand elders, Birk continued, “I guess it’s no longer necessary to continue with today’s meeting then. I will hand each of you a third–grade high–rank pill, and we’ll gather tonight for a toast to my son–in–law–our guest of honor! When tomorrow comes, we’ll focus on our training and do our best to secure a breakthrough in our attainment.”

He then said to Severin, “I won’t have a lot of free time tomorrow, but Sofia will be with you and she can show you around the sect too. When I’m available, we can grab a drink or two. Do enjoy

your stay here!”

Severin nodded with a smile. “Of course. I’ll make the most of my time here. You and the rest of

the sect can focus on advancing your attainment. Don’t worry about me.

Sofia playfully interjected with a grin, “Are you satisfied with the betrothal gift, Dad?” Her hands

were clasped behind her back.

“You bet I am!

ask for

and frowned, saying, “But I’d be even more delighted if there

fourth–grade low–rank pills.”

greedy, Dad. Fourth–grade pills are highly

teased

saying, “Shall we?

your rooms.”

quickly spread within the sect about Sofia’s return with

wife.

become a third wife?”

was hoping to impress Sofia with his progress upon her return.

wife almost made

+15 BONUS

who by then had reached level one warrior emperor, flew

heard this, but Miss Sofia came back with a man. She became

of a sect leader’s daughter. She ought to have married someone