"Good heavens, that's truly remarkable. Tsk, tsk. This sect master has such an outstanding disciple, while you have such an outstanding daughter. Then why don't we... why don't we arrange a marriage? How about marrying your eldest daughter down to my disciple Yun Mu? That way, our two families will truly become inseparable. And just look at us—these days, while building Sword Gate, both our families have spared no effort and worked together with all our might. Sword Gate is flourishing more with every passing day!" Li Tianjing had no shortage of diplomatic savvy. He immediately seized the chance to build a connection, even using me as a bargaining chip.
"Oh? I never thought Sect Master Li had the same intention. I was just about to bring it up myself. Isn't that why I'm arranging a family banquet tonight? I was planning to invite Sect Master Li and his disciples over for a few cups and a celebration!" The old Daoist Xichen wore an unabashedly delighted expression.
I knew it. The way that old man looked at me had seemed a little ambiguous. Maybe he had fallen for me. Now it seemed I had guessed right—he was trying to snatch the food from Old Li's mouth while he had the chance. After all, on this trip back, I had accomplished so many major things. The Xichen Immortal Sect had far better information than Li Tianjing and knew far more, so of course Xichen wanted to get a firm hold on me. He was even using his daughter as bait!
"No! No, no, no!" But at that moment, Xuan Qingxiao, standing beside Xichen, cried out in an extremely loud voice. Everyone was startled!
"What's wrong? Why not?" The old Daoist Xichen wore an awkward expression. When it came to arranging a