Huo Zhi's Unwillingness

At night, Lei Ya arrived outside Lei Dong's room and knocked on the door. "Young Master, Elder Lei Teng is here."

When they left the Flame Clan, Lei Dong had specifically instructed Lei Ya and Lei Ya to call him Young Master whenever they were outside.

Hearing this, Lei Dong got up, opened the door, and walked out. After seeing Lei Teng, he bowed. "Elder Lei Teng, what brings you here?"

Lei Teng was the Great Elder of the Lei Clan. He was also the Lei Clan's second-strongest person—a Seven Star Late Stage Dou Sheng. Even across the entire continent, there were only a few who were stronger than him. His strength was comparable to that of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan and the Four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan. Of course, that was in a one-on-one fight!

Therefore, even though Lei Dong was the Lei Clan's Young Clan Leader, he still had to show Lei Teng some courtesy when they met.

Lei Teng asked with a puzzled look, "Young Clan Leader, did you really violate that Woman from the Flame Clan last night?"

Lei Teng had observed Lei Dong in the Lei Clan before. Aside from cultivation, Lei Dong seemed to have nothing else in his world. Yet just after coming out to gain experience, he had violated a Woman from the Flame Clan. Lei Teng found it somewhat difficult to believe. He even felt that Lei Dong had been falsely accused. Thus, when Lei Ying sent someone to handle the matter, he had come personally.

Lei Dong was quite straightforward and admitted it directly. "That's right."

After hearing Lei Dong admit it, Lei Teng did not complain. In fact, he was even a little happy. At least their Young Clan Leader was straight! He wasn't gay...

He then said, "Very well, I understand. Young Clan Leader, let's go discuss the marriage with Yan Jin."

"Ah?" Lei Dong froze, then asked, "Isn't this a little rushed?"

"Naturally. Your matter is the most important matter in the entire clan!"

The reason Lei Teng was so anxious was that the elders had also heard the rumors that Lei Dong was uninterested in women. Yet Lei Ying did not care about such matters at all, so some of the clan elders were worrying themselves sick! After all, with Lei Dong's God Grade Bloodline and the inheritance he had obtained from the Lei Clan Old Ancestor, becoming a Dou Di was almost inevitable.

When he had still been young, his predecessors had said that anyone who obtained the Old Ancestor's inheritance would definitely become a Dou Di one day! Not a single person doubted the words of their ancestor.

Once a Dou Di appeared, the Dou Di Bloodline within the clan would surge once more. Moreover, Lei Dong's descendants would receive the greatest benefits!

At that time, the Lei Clan's strength would be utterly unimaginable!

Yet Lei Dong had always acted as though he was interested in nothing besides cultivation. How could the Lei Clan's elders not be anxious? They truly feared that Lei Dong would have no descendants in the future. Wouldn't the Dou Di Bloodline then be wasted for nothing...

But how could they know that the Lei Clan's girls were simply too fierce? That was why Lei Dong acted like a proper gentleman who only understood cultivation.

"Naturally, Young Clan Leader. This is a major matter for the Lei Clan!"

After saying this, Lei Teng led Lei Dong toward Yan Jin's residence.

A moment later...

After Lei Teng brought Lei Dong to Yan Jin's residence, he cupped his fists. "Clan Leader Yan Jin, long time no see!"

"Oh? Lei Teng!" Yan Jin was slightly surprised upon seeing him. Of course, most of that surprise was an act. Lei Teng, however, paid it no mind and continued, "Clan Leader Yan Jin, let's speak frankly. Since my Young Clan Leader has taken a liking to a Woman from your clan, how about we choose a date and send her to the Lei Clan?"

The corner of Lei Dong's mouth twitched slightly. You're certainly direct!

Yan Jin was the same, but after thinking of Lei Dong's talent, he smiled. "Naturally. The Flame and Lei Clans have always been on good terms. Strengthening that bond through marriage is something I naturally won't oppose."

The two of them then began their shady deal, while Lei Dong sat idly nearby as though nothing concerned him. He seemed completely indifferent toward his own marriage.

Of course, he really did not care. After all, he had only met Huo Zhi a few times. The reason he had acted so outrageously the previous night was merely that he felt there was nothing wrong with deepening his relationship with the Flame Clan! He certainly would not admit that he had been drunk and acted on his lust.

A moment later, after Lei Teng and Yan Jin finished their discussion, Lei Teng left with Lei Dong. Yan Jin then summoned Huo Zhi and her father.

Huo Zhi's father, Huo Yuan, asked in confusion, "Clan Leader, why have you summoned us?"

Almost everyone in the upper echelons of the Flame Clan knew about Huo Zhi and Lei Dong, but Huo Yuan alone was unaware. Yan Jin knew Huo Yuan's temper well. If he found out that his daughter had been bullied, he would certainly go and crush Lei Dong to death—even if Lei Dong was the Lei Clan's Young Clan Leader...

Therefore, before the matter had been settled, Yan Jin naturally had not told him. Now that everything had been decided, he would no longer hide it.

"Huo Yuan, I called you here because of Huo Zhi. I intend for her to marry Lei Dong, the Lei Clan's Young Clan Leader. What do you think?"

Huo Yuan paused upon hearing this, then asked, "May I ask whether this was your proposal, Clan Leader, or did someone from the Lei Clan suggest it?"

Yan Jin wore a helpless expression. "Elder Lei Teng and I have already discussed it, and he fully represented Lei Ying's intentions. You also know that the Gu Clan and Soul Clan are currently powerful. Although our Flame Clan is not as miserable as the Medicine, Stone, and Spirit Clans, we are still far weaker than those two clans. Only by joining forces with the Lei Clan, whose strength and foundation are comparable to ours, can we ensure that the Flame Clan does not decline!"

Huo Yuan naturally understood Yan Jin's intentions. He simply had not expected that the person being married off would be his own daughter.

His daughter's talent and bloodline were both excellent. Wouldn't sending her to the Lei Clan ruin Huo Zhi? Yet although Yan Jin appeared to be discussing it with him, did he really have the right to refuse?

Huo Yuan felt a little sorrowful, but he still held onto a trace of hope. "Clan Leader, could they become engaged first? Once Huo Zhi is a little older, she could then marry into the Lei Clan."

Yan Jin shook his head and sighed. "Lei Teng has already come here to take her. I'm afraid we can't wait..."

At that moment, Huo Yuan only wanted to laugh and say, "Heh." After all, Yan Jin had already married off his daughter without a word, yet he was still pretending to discuss it with him. What was there left to discuss?

Huo Zhi, who had just entered with them and heard that someone had proposed to her, was completely dumbfounded. She had never expected Lei Dong to send the Lei Clan's Great Elder to propose marriage to her.

Her emotions fluctuated between happiness and misery...

She was not even sure whether she was willing or unwilling.

She did have some feelings for Lei Dong. Otherwise, after being treated that way the previous night, how could she still act as though nothing had happened? But even if she liked him a little, that did not mean she was willing to marry into the Lei Clan now! She knew very well what the consequences would be if she lost her virginity before reaching the Dou Sheng level.

Although medicine could indeed replenish what was lost, how far could she go on the path of cultivation for the rest of her life? She understood all this. How could Lei Dong not know?

Huo Zhi was puzzled. Had Lei Dong sent someone to propose simply for his own selfish desires?

As for hoping that marrying Lei Dong would leave her intact, Huo Zhi did not even dare to imagine it. Just like the previous night...

But whether she was willing or not seemed unimportant now. Just like Huo Yuan, did she have the authority to decide? As a daughter of the Flame Clan, the moment she was born, it had already been decided that she would have to sacrifice for her clansmen.

Coming back to herself, she looked at Huo Yuan's furious face and Yan Jin, who was waiting for her answer. She gave a self-mocking smile. "Father, there's no need to think about it. I'm willing."

Huo Yuan paused, then looked at Huo Zhi. "It was because your father was useless..."

Seeing him like this, Huo Zhi shook her head sadly. She then looked at Yan Jin. "Clan Leader, was it Lei Dong who proposed to you?"

Yan Jin paused, then nodded. "That's right."

A wave of resentment rose in Huo Zhi's heart. She then said, "Fine, I agree. If there's nothing else, Clan Leader, I'll return to accompany my mother. After leaving this time, I suppose I may never come back again in this life."

After saying this, Huo Zhi left. Yan Jin did not respond at all. No matter where they were, the women of great clans ultimately existed only for the sake of profit.

Of course, if someone possessed talent as extraordinary as Gu Xun'er's, she could naturally choose a husband to marry into the clan. After all, Gu Yuan had once agreed to let Gu Xun'er be with Xiao Yan, who had endured all kinds of trials, precisely because Xiao Yan had no powerful force behind him. What he wanted was to recruit Xiao Yan as his son-in-law. However, plans could never keep up with changes. Xiao Yan eventually broke through to the Dou Di realm, and recruiting a son-in-law could only become marrying off his daughter.

After leaving, Huo Zhi stormed furiously toward the place where Lei Dong was staying.

As soon as Huo Zhi arrived at Lei Dong's residence, she happened to see him chatting idly with several people. Huo Zhi immediately shouted furiously, "Lei Dong! You Bastard, I'll kill you!"

After saying this, Huo Zhi tried to charge at Lei Dong. However, before she could move, she was directly restrained by a Space Lock.

After using his power to restrain Huo Zhi, Lei Teng looked at Lei Dong. "Young Clan Leader, who is this girl? Why is she so furious?"

If this had not been the Flame Clan, Lei Teng might have killed her the moment he made his move.

Lei Dong waved his hand upon hearing this. "This is the person you arranged for me to marry. All right, let her go."

Lei Dong thought Huo Zhi was furious because of what had happened the previous night. After Lei Teng released her, Huo Zhi charged at Lei Dong again. This time, before Lei Teng could act, Lei Dong rushed forward and subdued Huo Zhi in his arms within a few moves.

"Whoa~"

Looking at her like a wild colt that had broken free of its reins, Lei Dong called out, then teased her, "What? Have you come here to assassinate your husband?"

"You Bastard, let me go!"

Restrained by Lei Dong and teased at the same time, Huo Zhi could not break free. She could only curse him angrily.

However, Lei Dong was completely immune to this level of "cursing." He continued, "I was a little drunk last night. But your Clan Leader is marrying you off to me now, aren't you? We'll soon be husband and wife, so why are you still angry?"

After seeing Lei Dong restrain Huo Zhi, Lei Teng, Lei Ya, and Lei Ya turned around and left. Clearly, they had no intention of becoming third wheels.

Huo Zhi had already been angry because of this matter. After hearing Lei Dong mention it again, she became even more furious and cursed, "Lei Dong, you're shameless! I never thought you were this kind of person. Are you really going to ruin my future just for your own selfish desires!?"

"Hmm?" Lei Dong paused in confusion. "Hey, little girl, what do you mean?"

Huo Zhi snorted coldly. Looking at Lei Dong's face so close to hers, her pretty face flushed slightly. His face was simply too dazzling, so she lowered her head and said, "You clearly know that if a Woman loses her virginity before reaching the Dou Sheng level, her bloodline will undergo a change. Why did you propose marriage so early?"

Lei Dong immediately released Huo Zhi and said calmly, "Little girl, it seems you still haven't understood the situation. Who told you that I, Lei Dong, proposed to you? Go ask your Clan Leader yourself. Wasn't it he who sent someone to my Lei Clan to bring up this matter?"

Huo Zhi froze upon hearing this, then said, "But the Clan Leader clearly said it was you..."

Lei Dong said disdainfully, "I, Lei Dong, never lie. I say what I mean. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. However, whether you want to or not, you'll have to return to the Lei Clan with me tomorrow."

After saying this, Lei Dong released Huo Zhi and turned back toward the room, while Huo Zhi stood there alone in a daze.

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