Asher looked at everyone and finally made his move, "Listen, everybody, I have something important to share with all of you. Let's go to that place for that."
"What place?" The women asked at once.
"I'll guide you to the place. You all just have to touch my body for now." Asher replied mysteriously, with a grin plastered on his face.
Everyone nodded in approval. They didn't know where he planned to lead them, but they trusted Asher with whatever he wanted them to do.
They approached Asher and pressed their hands against his body. Then the surroundings started distorting as darkness enveloped the whole garden. Soon, their world turned pitch black.
After some time...
Aria, Lysandra, Olivia, Mia, Lily, Eleanor, Nadia, and Maria found themselves in a different place, shrouded in darkness and illuminated by rays of starlight. They admired their surroundings quietly, with astonishment written all over their faces, before turning toward Asher for some answers.
"This...! How? This is just...." Olivia uttered it out loud in disbelief, looking everywhere with wide eyes filled with astonishment at this mystical phenomenon.
They didn't expect to find themselves in such a magical place out of nowhere, even though it appeared like some sort of alternate reality or another dimension altogether.
"Welcome to the Mystic Starry Realm." Asher announced proudly as he spread his hand in an exaggerated motion.
"Mystic Starry Realm?" Everyone murmured amongst themselves.
"Honey, how did you get access to this secret realm? There are always dangers involved whenever one trespasses on a newly discovered place like this. Moreover, this is not an ordinary cultivation secret realm with such a pure and dense spirit essence that rivals the cultivation treasure grounds of ancient clans and powerful sects." Aria asked worriedly.
Asher held her hand reassuringly before answering, "Don't worry about that, mom. Everything is okay. Let me show you all something, and then you can get all your answers."
Soon, Asher led them to the central pavilion and arrived at the magnificent hall, where a single orb was above an altar shrouded in a mystical aura.
At her words, everyone broke out in laughter while listening to Lysandra's ridiculous yet humorous proposition.
'Seriously?' Asher rolled his eyes.
However, Olivia stopped laughing suddenly when she saw that Asher didn't immediately respond to Lysandra's question, choosing to remain silent instead, which prompted her curiosity.
"Little Ash...? Why aren't you answering me?" Lysandra frowned, feeling doubtful after noticing Asher's lack of reaction.
Seeing them look back at him inquisitively with concern, Asher chuckled lightly in amusement while shaking his head as he answered honestly without beating around the bush, "Well, it depends. For now, you don't have to think about marriage, as this orb will make sure that everyone of us can stay together forever after you store a part of your soul inside the orb."
Upon hearing these words, Lysandra and everyone else were dumbstruck and stunned beyond belief.
Olivia shook herself out of her daze before frowning as she pointed towards the orb, saying, "That orb has such a special function?!"
"Yes, Aunt Olivia. It can resurrect anyone who has stored a part of their soul in it prior to their death. More than that, you all will be bound by a life oath through the orb, with no chance of betrayal. Once you are connected to the orb, you can come and go from this realm as you please, from wherever you are, with the help of soul marks.
Isn't that a good thing?" Asher explained while smiling cheerfully, causing the others' hearts to skip a beat as they stared at him dumbfoundedly, completely captivated by his warm gaze directed straight toward them.
"..."
The women remained silent, with their jaws gaping open. They didn't know whether to laugh or cry upon comprehending what Asher meant.
Asher raised his arms and looked around before asking, "Don't you all agree? This is something extremely beneficial for us all because it means we can stay together even without any worries whatsoever."
Upon hearing these words, everyone's eyes glistened in delight as their lips curved upward a little involuntarily.
"Yes!!!" The ladies replied in unison without hesitation whatsoever.
Each of them realized that Asher desired nothing but to ensure their safety and comfort by offering this opportunity to everyone.