"Do not worry," Master Xie Yan replied with calm assurance. "The heavens have eyes, and I will ensure you meet your soulmate very, very soon."
He took the man's hands in his own, closing his eyes for three steady breaths. When he opened them, the answer was already clear.
"The one meant for you is not far, yet so near. In fact…" Master Xie Yan's gaze swept across the twenty or so beautiful women who had just become his followers. "…they are right here. One of them at least."
The man's eyes widened as realization dawned. He was not foolish or slow and so he understood the implication and knew exactly what to do next.
"Master Xie Yan! I am willing to follow you to the ends of the earth. Please accept me!" he exclaimed, brimming with excitement and relief.
His voice carried both gratitude and determination, and in that moment, he became yet another loyal follower in Xie Yan's growing, carefully curated circle.
