The Green Robe Daoist nodded in satisfaction, yet still cautioned, "Though you have grown, you must not let your guard down. Sima Changqin's zither heart has yet to fully awaken, and there is still room for his strength to improve."
"So what? My Sword Body hasn't been fully awakened either." The handsome man waved a hand, speaking with complete indifference.
Seeing this, the Green Robe Daoist said no more.
He knew his son was proud by nature, but he also possessed extraordinary talent and strength. He only hoped that his son would be steadier on the path of cultivation and not lose the bigger picture for the sake of small gains.
"Father, this period of secluded cultivation has met your requirements. Shouldn't you keep your word and send someone to Tianpeng Merchant Association to propose marriage?" The handsome man suddenly put on a smile and looked at the Green Robe Daoist expectantly.
The Green Robe Daoist stroked his beard and smiled, though a trace of complexity flashed through his eyes. "Is that girl Xiying truly so captivating to you? Quite a few people wish to become Dao companions with her, and none of them are easy to deal with. Your eldest senior brother Qingping also sent me a letter some days ago, asking about this woman..."
The handsome man's expression changed drastically. "What! Eldest Senior Brother wants to interfere in this as well?"
His voice revealed unmistakable unease and tension.
The Green Robe Daoist sighed and continued, "Not only your eldest senior brother. That old monster Puppet Immortal also seems quite interested in that girl Xiying. Furthermore, according to intelligence from Dark Sword, Xiying already has someone in her heart—the Wan Tianren mentioned in the transmission talisman. He is a body cultivator with an Immortal Body, and his strength is