The woman was draped in a black cloak, wearing a long red dress underneath. The dress's cut fit her perfectly, completely highlighting her slender and tall figure. The neckline of the dress was quite low, showcasing the woman's beauty to its fullest.

But what surprised Lin Tian was not her figure, but her appearance, which was identical to Charlotte!

No, the aura of the woman was different. Charlotte's eyes carried pride and coldness, while the woman before him had a playful look. Although their appearances were the same, Charlotte's temperament was noble and cold, while this woman was enchanting.

"So surprised, have you seen me before?" The woman looked at Lin Tian with great interest, her expression inquisitive.

Lin Tian's heart skipped. Right, he couldn't show that he recognized this face; if this woman had any connection with Charlotte, his "undercover" identity would be compromised.

"You must be Elder Asina. It's my first time meeting the elder, and I'm surprised because the elder is not quite as I imagined." Lin Tian said calmly.

The woman did not deny her identity, but instead, she laughed and asked, "Oh, what did you imagine me as?"

"I've met Elder Langde and Butler Hicks outside. They've lived for hundreds of years, appearing either middle-aged or elderly. So, I thought Elder Asina would be a wrinkled old lady, but I didn't expect you to be a peerless beauty." Lin Tian stated earnestly.

Before coming, he indeed thought Asina was an old lady, or at least an older aunt, similar to Langde. Who knew she'd be a beauty?

"You think this look is a peerless beauty?" Asina's smile suddenly faded, her tone turning cold.

Lin Tian slightly frowned, thinking what's wrong with this elder? Her expression changed faster than flipping a book. Could it be that even compliments wouldn't work?

As he was puzzled, Asina suddenly flicked her cloak, covering her face for just a moment. When they met again, the female elder before Lin Tian wore a different face.

Asina's appearance no longer mirrored Charlotte's, but she was just as young, beautiful, and even more seductive. Just one glance at a man could stir his desires.

Damn, didn't Langde say she was a warmonger? Why does she seem more like an elf to me? And what's with this face-changing? Question marks filled Lin Tian's mind.

"Now, what do you think?" Asina said airily.

"Must I tell the truth?" Lin Tian asked deliberately.

"Answer the elder's question, or die!" the woman in leather barked suddenly.

Die, my ass, I'm most annoyed by this Blood Clan's style, always saying die. Lin Tian thought disgruntled, but he remained calm, saying, "From a man's perspective, if I had to choose, I would choose the current you."

"Hahaha..." Asina burst into laughter. Then suddenly, a shadow flashed, and she stood right before Lin Tian, almost pressing against him.

Asina placed her hand on Lin Tian's shoulder, lightly stroking downwards, her slender fingers passing through the collar of Lin Tian's suit, resting on his chest, intent unclear whether to dig out his heart or do something else.

Whatever technique Asina used, it slightly ignited Lin Tian's mischievous fire, yet he stayed still, curious to see what this enchanting female elder was up to.

"I know you." Asina suddenly said, puzzling Lin Tian, wondering if his cover was blown.

While he pondered whether to take down this female elder at once, Asina continued, "Langde has already passed your information to the Elder Council, hoping for council review to bestow you an Earldom. That old fox, he's certainly generous."

"You're a wanderer, yet you know alchemy and Eastern Alchemy. The potion brewed this time greatly credits you. This must be why Langde is so eager to grant you nobility; he wants to win hearts and tie you to him forever." Asina said flatly.

So Langde reported my information to the Elder Council. No wonder Asina gave me a special audience. Thoughts raced through Lin Tian's mind, then he said, "As the elder said, I'm just a wanderer. It's tough to survive in this society; one must find backing. I find Elder Langde quite suitable for me."

"That old fox is good to you? Haha..." Asina chuckled, full of disdain: "What has he given you? A title? Or those two beauties outside?"

Lin Tian merely smiled without speaking because he knew Asina hadn't finished.

Asina stroked Lin Tian's chest again, then said, "Leave Langde and follow me. If he can give you an Earldom, I can grant you a Marquis title. You like women; I can provide you better ones. Do you see her? Her name is Luo Lin, my capable assistant. If you like, I'll give her to you. By the way, her title is also Marquis."

She pointed at Luo Lin, the leather-clad woman. When she mentioned giving Luo Lin to Lin Tian, Luo Lin did not rebuke, or perhaps dared not, but her gaze at Lin Tian was disdainful, clearly dismissing him.

Lin Tian observed both women's expressions, smiling inwardly. So, this elder also wants to win me over. It makes sense; Asina handles external battles but is restrained by Langde over combat potions, which is disadvantageous for her.

If she had a subordinate skilled in brewing combat potions, she wouldn't have to watch Langde's face, reducing his influence in Sinmore, eventually marginalizing him. It seems these two elders are rivals. In just a few seconds, Lin Tian deduced so much.

He suddenly smiled and said, "I'm not interested in Marquis Luo Lin..."

These words infuriated Luo Lin immensely. A dignified Blood Clan Marquis, highly regarded by the elder, even a candidate for the next elder, with a noble status, was looked down upon by a newcomer. It would infuriate any proud Blood Clan member, let alone a regular woman.

Her eyes were like knives, gazing coldly at Lin Tian, while her master, Asina, seemingly oblivious to her reaction, continued speaking to Lin Tian, "Then what are you interested in?"

"I'm more interested in Elder Asina..." Lin Tian's gaze swept over Asina's enchanting face, long white neck, ultimately resting on her curvaceous figure, his eyes bold and fearless, showing no respect a lower-ranked should have for the superior.

"How dare you desecrate the elder!" Luo Lin shouted furiously, swiftly drawing two daggers from her back, ready to stab Lin Tian.

The daggers were pitch black, seemingly crafted from a special material. Despite their palms' length, the blades exuded a chilling aura, indicating that these twin daggers could harm the Blood Clan.

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