Wang Li could sense a flicker of worry in her eyes, a motherly concern for the well-being of her disciples. He understood.
"Then perhaps we can reach a compromise, Palace Mistress," he proposed, offering a solution. "Bring your male disciples with you but establish a separate camp a few miles away. This way, they remain safe while the female cultivators of your sect can join and form a combined camp with the female members of the Jade Lotus Palace sect."
This seemed to entirely convince Palace Mistress Gao Ming. A relieved smile softened her features. "Indeed, Elder Wang," she agreed. "Your solution strikes a perfect balance between our immediate needs and the well-being of all our disciples. We will gladly form an alliance with the Jade Lotus Palace."
