Subduing the Nine Heart Begonia Sect

"What does Sect Leader Ye think of my suggestion?" Lu Yuan asked with a light laugh.

Ye LingSu: ""

"Hmm, Sect Master Ye, are your standards really that high? Even the Mad Rhino Douluo doesn't meet your approval?"

Lu Yuan looked Ye LingSu up and down. "Sect Leader Ye, although you have a great figure and are still beautiful, don't forget that you are a married woman with a child. Mad Rhino Douluo is more than a match for you. Don't ask for too much."

"I, I didn't," Ye LingSu hurriedly tried to explain after hearing Lu Yuan's words, but before she could finish, Lu Yuan interrupted her again.

"No, what is it? Doesn't Sect Master Ye look down on Mad Rhino Douluo?" Lu Yuan asked.

"I... I really didn't mean that, it's just... it's just..."

"Just what? Just that you don't like Mad Rhino Douluo?" Lu Yuan tapped his chin lightly with his finger. "That's possible. After all, Mad Rhino Douluo isn't particularly good-looking. If Sect Master Ye is also someone who cares about appearances, then you really might not like him."

"If we're talking about looks, among the male Titled Douluo of my Dragon King Hall, Uncle Yan and Old Long are quite good-looking. Sect Leader Ye, could it be that you've taken a liking to Uncle Yan? Although Uncle Yan has been married before, you, Sect Leader Ye, have also been married. If the two of you got together, it wouldn't be a bad thing."

Lu Yuan tapped his fingers on the table, making a soft tapping sound, as he spoke softly.

"If Sect Leader Ye really likes Uncle Yan, I can act as a matchmaker for you two," Lu Yuan said with a faint smile as he looked at Ye LingSu.

"Uh, thank you for your kindness, Hall Master Lu, but there's no need for that. I have no such feelings for Bright Phoenix Douluo," Ye LingSu declined.

"Oh? I didn't expect Sect Master Ye to have such high standards, that he even looks down on Uncle Yan."

Lu Yuan clicked his tongue in disbelief, then suddenly seemed to realize something, a look of horror crossing his face. He looked at Ye LingSu with an expression of disbelief.

"Could it be that Sect Master Ye has taken a fancy to Old Long? Don't let Old Long's appearance of only sixty or seventy years fool you; he is actually over two hundred years old. His son Yan Shaozhe, also known as Uncle Yan, is over eighty. How could you possibly have taken a fancy to him?"

"Alas, the world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be."

Lu Yuan sighed softly, his tone tinged with melancholy, as if lamenting the ever-decreasing social morals, or perhaps expressing strong dissatisfaction and heartache over Ye LingSu's decision to take a liking to Long Xiaoyao.

"Hall Master Lu, no, I didn't." Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Ye LingSu immediately became anxious and hurriedly tried to explain, but in her excitement, she didn't know what to say.

She sat down abruptly, and tears welled up in her beautiful eyes. "The people outside are bullying us orphans and widows. I never expected that even here, Hall Master Lu, you would deliberately make fun of me."

Ye LingSu's voice was tinged with a faint sob, filled with deep grievance. Even though she was shrewd and resourceful, she was still a woman, and a widow at that. Though strong in spirit, she was not without vulnerability.

Lu Yuan's words truly shattered Ye LingSu's resolve. Thinking of the hardships she and her daughter had endured over the years, she was overcome with grief and tears welled up in her eyes.

"That was all because you, Sect Leader Ye, played tricks on me first. I sincerely tried to negotiate with you, but you kept trying to outsmart me. I'm human too, and I have a temper."

Upon hearing Ye LingSu's words, Lu Yuan's expression changed. His initial shock vanished instantly, and he returned to his calm and composed demeanor.

Ye LingSu glanced at Lu Yuan, her eyes still brimming with tears.

"Okay, stop crying. I hate seeing women cry."

"Wipe it off!" A flash of light appeared in Lu Yuan's hand, and a clean handkerchief appeared in his hand, which he threw to Lu Yuan Ye LingSu.

Ye LingSu took the handkerchief, glanced at Lu Yuan with teary eyes, and then used the handkerchief to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"I will treat others with sincerity if they treat me with sincerity. But if anyone tries to play tricks on me, I will not be lenient. Don't underestimate me because of my young age. When it comes to scheming, there are few people who can compare to me. Even Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School does not dare to openly plot against me."

"You dare to use your beauty and play the victim in front of me, Sect Leader Ye. You are the first person I have ever encountered who has done so far."

Looking at Ye LingSu, whose big eyes were still red after wiping away her tears, Lu Yuan said calmly.

"I understand your thoughts very well. After all, you are a woman who has suffered oppression, so it's natural that you would be more wary."

"Are you worried that my Dragon King Hall might be like other sects, only superficially trying to win over your Nine Heart Begonia Sect, but secretly plotting to swallow your entire sect? So you simply want to marry your daughter to me. Once we're family, even if I have any bad intentions, I won't be able to do anything because we're in-laws."

"On the contrary, we will do our best to ensure the continuation of your Nine Heart Begonia lineage. At the same time, you can also use the power of the Dragon King Hall to enhance the reputation of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul. It can be said to be a win-win situation."

"Although I have gained your loyalty, you have actually become my mother-in-law by then. After all, you are my elder, so it is not appropriate for me to assign you any tasks."

"In this way, your Nine Heart Begonia lineage will be protected and your status will be greatly improved without paying any price. It can be said to be a win-win situation. Although Ye Lingling made a small mistake, it is insignificant compared to these benefits."

"Well, Sect Leader Ye, am I right?"

Lu Yuan tapped the table lightly, looked at Ye LingSu opposite him, and asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Ye LingSu remained silent. Indeed, that was what she was thinking. Of course, besides that, she was also very satisfied with Lu Yuan and thought that marrying Ye Lingling to Lu Yuan was indeed a good choice.

Even now, she still feels that way.

The more outstanding Lu Yuan's performance was, the stronger her idea became.

Looking at the silent Ye LingSu, Lu Yuan smiled slightly and spoke again, "I will not hold the tricks that Sect Leader Ye just played against you. The conditions are still the same as before. Moreover, I can assure you that the Dragon King Hall will never swallow up a single thing of your Nine Heart Begonia Sect. Of course, that is all. It is impossible to want more."

"Given these conditions, I'll ask Sect Leader Ye one last time: are you willing to join my Dragon King Hall? If you are, you're naturally welcome. If not, then I'll see you out now. These are your two choices. What is your answer, Sect Leader Ye?"

Lu Yuan spoke softly, his gaze fixed on Ye LingSu.

Seeing Lu Yuan's domineering gaze, Ye LingSu sighed inwardly, her lips parted slightly, and a soft voice rang out, "I am willing to join the Dragon King Hall!"

The third chapter will be released this afternoon, making this the sixth chapter of the day!