Shui Yue's words sounded like a joke.
Her tone had been almost joking as well.
This so-called matchmaking—
Was really just agreeing to Wang Quan Yan's proposal.
After all—
All the Qingyun Sect's female disciples were on her Small Bamboo Peak. If Wang Quan Yan took a liking to someone, he could simply come to her to arrange the match, and she could approve it herself.
What was the difference?
There was no difference.
The moment she said this—
Everyone around them revealed looks of surprise.
Su Ru glanced at her senior sister in astonishment. She had clearly never expected her to say something like that. Was this really her senior sister...?
Lu Xueqi and Wen Min were equally stunned.
After all—
What Shui Yue had just said did not fit her usual image at all.
Of course—
It mainly depended on the person.
Before others, Shui Yue was always cold and indifferent. But before certain people, she could be gentle too.
Hearing this—
Wang Quan Yan became thoughtful.
He roughly understood why Shui Yue treated him so well...
He was not surprised by it.
However, after hearing Shui Yue's words, Wang Quan Yan really did think of something...
Could she really arrange a match?
With that thought—
Wang Quan Yan subconsciously glanced at Lu Xueqi.
"???"
Lu Xueqi noticed Wang Quan Yan's gaze and instinctively froze.
The maiden stood there blankly.
She blinked lightly, as though saying, "My master is offering to arrange you a match, so why are you looking at me?"
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat strange.
Shui Yue, Su Ru, and even Wen Min noticed Wang Quan Yan's little movement. They immediately understood what he was thinking.
Yet Lu Xueqi had not caught on.
A moment later—
The aloof maiden finally realized it. She instantly understood the meaning behind Wang Quan Yan's glance, and a flush suddenly spread across her exquisite face.
He...
He liked me?
The aloof maiden stood there in a daze.
It was the first time in her life that someone had been so straightforward with her.
Yet for some reason—
She did not seem to dislike it.
Honestly—
Being so direct—
Could make a girl feel disgusted, or it could bring two people closer. It mostly depended on whether one's own qualities were good enough.
Take Wang Quan Yan, for example.
He was handsome, talented, highly cultivated, and had a decent personality. When someone like him was straightforward, it was the deadliest approach, and the easiest way to close the distance between two people.
Not to mention—
Shui Yue thought highly of Wang Quan Yan as well.
If things went a step further now—
Wouldn't that become "the parents' command and the matchmaker's word"?
Shui Yue sat there blankly.
She had not expected Wang Quan Yan to be interested in Xueqi? Uh...
Had she not seemed to want to pair the two of them together earlier?
For a moment—
Shui Yue felt conflicted again.
Though she had thought of bringing them together, if it truly came down to it, she would still hesitate. Lu Xueqi was her inheritor, after all. How could she casually marry her off...?
But—
She had made that promise earlier.
That made things rather difficult.
Fortunately—
Wang Quan Yan was extremely perceptive.
He knew Shui Yue had only been joking.
But—
His interest in Lu Xueqi was no joke.
Of course—
Relationships had to grow closer step by step.
Saying more now would be useless.
Therefore—
Wang Quan Yan gave Shui Yue a slight bow and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Martial Aunt, but this disciple has no such thoughts at present..."
Hearing that—
Shui Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Lu Xueqi stood there with her face flushed red.
No such thoughts?
Then why had you looked at me just now?!
How embarrassing! Ahhh!!
The aloof maiden gripped the Tianya Divine Sword tightly in one hand and clutched her skirt in the other. Her pretty face was crimson, and her heart trembled wildly. She was clearly terribly embarrassed...
Yet—
She did not seem to feel any disgust?
Her mind was filled with nothing but embarrassment.
She looked especially adorable.
Shui Yue felt relieved.
She hurriedly changed the subject, not daring to continue discussing this matter for fear that Wang Quan Yan might truly propose to her disciple. Of course—
If he really did propose—
She might not necessarily refuse.
Perhaps she would consider it.
Su Ru gave Wang Quan Yan a thoughtful glance.
She understood this disciple quite well. He said whatever he thought and never concealed his feelings. Since he had glanced at Lu Xueqi just now—
That meant he truly had feelings for Lu Xueqi.
But...
Su Ru sighed softly to herself.
She thought of her own daughter again.
Forget it, forget it.
The younger generation's matters should be left for them to resolve themselves.
If Wang Quan Yan truly won Lu Xueqi over, then judging by Senior Sister Shui Yue's attitude, she might not necessarily refuse. After all—
Wang Quan Yan was so outstanding.
Anyone would be satisfied with him.
After that—
Wang Quan Yan did not look at Lu Xueqi again, because he knew the distance between them had already narrowed. If he kept looking at her now, he would only make her increasingly embarrassed, perhaps even turning it into dislike in the end...
There was only one thing he needed to do.
Take it slowly.
After all—
He had already made his intentions clear.
Later, he only needed to find other ways to continue bringing them closer.
For example—
The Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.
Hadn't True Person Dao Xuan said he was willing to help arrange a match for him?
In that case—
Would it not be fine to pull a small trick during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament and arrange for him and Lu Xueqi to face each other later?!
After all—
Wang Quan Yan was now considered Wan Jianyi's successor.
True Person Dao Xuan would certainly be willing to do him this small favor. Geniuses naturally had privileges.
There was no need to say more about that.
"Phew—"
Lu Xueqi quietly let out a breath.
She guiltily raised her head and glanced at Wang Quan Yan. Seeing that he was no longer looking at her, she finally relaxed...
Wait!
Why was she feeling guilty?!
Clearly, he was the one—
The aloof maiden puffed out her cheeks indignantly.
For no reason, she found Wang Quan Yan somewhat hateful. Taking advantage of his inattention, she fiercely glared at him.
What should she do?
She really wanted to beat him up!
For a moment—
Lu Xueqi began looking forward to the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.
After all—
Only during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament—
Would she have a chance to openly beat Wang Quan Yan up.
At this moment—
Shui Yue and the others did not notice Lu Xueqi's little movements. Their attention was all on Wang Quan Yan, and they were deeply shocked by what he had done earlier...
Although Wen Min was somewhat curious about why Tian Ling'er had broken off her engagement with Wang Quan Yan, she was clearly more curious now about what was going on between Wang Quan Yan and Lu Xueqi.
Tsk.
She smelled gossip.
"Xiao Yan."
Just then—
Shui Yue seemed to think of something.
Her gaze turned toward the youth before her, and her voice carried a faint note of pleading as she said, "You... truly mastered Ghost Slaying God? Could you demonstrate it for your Martial Aunt?"
The aloof Taoist nun's cold eyes looked toward the youth.
There was a special charm about her, somewhat like the feeling of a mother's "friend." At this moment, she looked at Wang Quan Yan with a pleading expression, nearly making him shudder.
This was bad.
Martial Aunt, don't make that expression.
I'm not Wan Jianyi...
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