After Xiao Yu left, Mo Yu remained alone in the hall, enjoying the attention of everyone around him.
"Mo Yu..." Xiao Ning came over at this moment, looking awkward as he stumbled over what to say.
In the past, whether in age or status, he had been far above Mo Yu. But after the test, Mo Yu's standing in the Xiao Family had unquestionably surpassed his, and he had now even become his brother-in-law.
Although the age gap between husband and wife was not particularly important on the Dou Qi Continent—after all, Strong Persons often lived far longer than ordinary people, and Xiao Yu was only a few years older than Mo Yu—it was still difficult for Xiao Ning, who had always been proud and arrogant, to accept.
"Just call me by my name." Seeing Xiao Ning's awkwardness, Mo Yu said indifferently.
Mo Yu took the marriage between the two families in stride and did not feel as if it were some great event in his life.
Besides, having died twice, he could face even death calmly. This matter was nothing compared to that.
The rules of the world had always been maintained through benefits. Back then, after learning that Xiao Yan's talent had returned, Xiao Zhan, as his father, had felt surprised first and relieved afterward.
He was relieved that, as a father, he had never been disappointed in or given up on Xiao Yan, but had instead continued encouraging him. Even father and son were like that, let alone an Outsider like Mo Yu.
Mo Yu even had the somewhat sinister thought that if he refused this marriage, the Xiao Family might not give him the chance to Grow Up.
You won't even agree to a marriage alliance meant to win you over? What exactly are you planning? Could it be that you harbor ill intentions toward the Xiao Family?
As one of the Eight Ancient Clans in the past, even though the Xiao Family had declined, the fact that it had survived for so long clearly meant it was not softhearted.
Besides, he currently possessed only Dou Zhe strength. If the Xiao Family wanted to eliminate him without anyone noticing, it would be as easy as lifting a hand.
Just as Mo Yu was thinking this, the Great Elder also walked over. When he looked at Mo Yu, a glint flashed through his Cloudy Old Eyes. He patted Mo Yu's shoulder with his aged hand and said, "Yu'er is in your hands now. I hope you won't disappoint this old man's expectations."
As far as Mo Yu knew, Xiao Yu's parents had spent years away from home, busy with the family business, while the Great Elder, as the head of the family, had personally watched Xiao Yu grow up. The weight of those words was therefore immense.
Looking at the Old Man's expectant gaze, Mo Yu was experiencing something like this for the first time, but he still nodded solemnly.
Steward Mo also came over at this moment. He gave Mo Yu a kindly look and said, "Young Miss Xiao Yu is smart and beautiful. Yu'er will surely treat her well."
Faced with the earnest advice of the two Old Men, Mo Yu felt somewhat helpless for a while and could only keep nodding in response.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan came over at just the right time to relieve him. "I've watched Xiao Yu grow up. Entrusting Yu'er to him can't possibly be a mistake."
As he spoke, Xiao Zhan lightly patted the Youth's shoulder. Then, with a flash of the former's Storage Ring, a small golden cloth pouch appeared in his hand.
"There are five Lightning Element Second-Order Demonic Cores inside. Consider them the family's betrothal gifts for Yu'er." As the Clan Head, Xiao Zhan had always been bold and generous in his actions, so he took out the five Second-Order Demonic Cores without hesitation and handed them to Mo Yu.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was stunned.
Five Lightning Element Second-Order Demonic Cores were worth several tens of thousands of Gold Coins at market price. Even though the Xiao Family's influence in Wu Tan City was not weak, this was still no small sum.
Moreover, with these Second-Order Demonic Cores, Mo Yu was confident he could break through to Two-Star Dou Zhe or even Three Star Dou Practitioner in a short time. Thus, after thinking for a moment, he accepted them without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhan smiled as well.
For a Genius like Mo Yu, the Xiao Family, as a long-established family, naturally knew how to win him over. The best strategy was, of course, to focus on building a relationship.
As for the worst strategy, there was naturally no need to mention it.
Fortunately, the Mo Family had already taken root in the Xiao Family for three generations. The two families were neither estranged nor unfamiliar with each other.
The feast slowly ended in a cheerful atmosphere. After Xiao Zhan waved his hand, Mo Yu, the main character of the gathering, bade his Grandfather farewell and left the Xiao Family.
Xiao Family, Back Mountain.
All birds had vanished from the mountains, and all traces of people had disappeared from the paths. The usually desolate Back Mountain looked three times more beautiful because of a graceful and alluring figure.
"You're here."
Seeing a thin black figure slowly approaching, that graceful figure spoke coldly.
Under the moonlight, the graceful figure gradually revealed a beautiful face. It was Xiao Yu.
The Young Girl had taken off her blue dress and put her Academy uniform back on. Her ample chest rose and fell slightly as she ground her teeth and coldly looked at the black figure. "Do you know why I asked you to come?"
"It's about the marriage, right?" Mo Yu said indifferently.
"Didn't you say you would resolve this matter!?" Looking at Mo Yu's calm expression, Xiao Yu glared at him with her Beautiful Eyes.
Hearing This, Mo Yu awkwardly Rubbed His Nose, then helplessly spread his hands. "I originally planned to bring this matter up with the Clan Head, but I didn't expect the Family High-Level Officials to move so quickly. They directly discussed it with my Grandfather and settled everything.
"As for the decision made by the Family High-Level Officials and my Grandfather, I really have no way to refuse it now."
Mo Yu was still extremely weak at present. Refusing this matter rashly would clearly carry considerable risks.
Hearing Mo Yu's answer, Xiao Yu pursed her Red Lips. Although she knew that what Mo Yu said was the truth, even she had no ability to oppose the decision made by her Grandfather.
Despite that, Xiao Yu still stubbornly glared at Mo Yu with her Beautiful Eyes, the anger in them showing no sign of fading.
Seeing this, Mo Yu knew that Xiao Yu could not accept the matter for the moment. He rubbed his chin and thought for a while before saying, "Although the family has decided on our marriage, it doesn't mean we have to marry immediately.
"How about this? After some time, I'll leave the Xiao Family and travel across the continent for several years. Before I leave, I'll give you a Letter of Divorce. After that, you and I will have no further ties. How does that sound?"
This was the best solution Mo Yu had thought of. Once he left the Xiao Family, the family could no longer suppress him. In a few years, his strength would surely reach a level at which the Family High-Level Officials would no longer dare to look down on him, and might even respect him.
However, what he considered the best solution was utterly terrible in Xiao Yu's eyes.
She took a deep breath and slowly calmed the anger in her heart. Xiao Yu's sexy Long Legs sprang into action, and she leaped directly down from the massive rock. Gritting her teeth, she said, "A Letter of Divorce? Bastard, you're actually insulting me!"
Although the Dou Qi Continent had no rules requiring Women to maintain chastity, a Letter of Divorce was undoubtedly a lifelong disgrace for an unmarried Young Girl.
If this matter spread through the family, or even reached Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yu would be unable to hold her head up.
"Aren't you known as the family's Genius? Today, you and I will fight. If I lose, I'll marry you."
Her cold voice suddenly rang out. As she spoke, a trace of playful mockery flashed through Xiao Yu's eyes.
"If you lose, I'll divorce you!"
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