Overbearing Declaration!

At the same time Chu Xuanhe appeared, Chu Youwei, who had been confined to the rear courtyard, accidentally overheard the guards talking. Upon learning that the Lin Family had come to their door, worried for Lin Xiaowan, she could not help but muster her courage and secretly slip out. She made her way to the inner side of the wall beside the main gate and listened intently to the commotion outside.

The sudden sight of even Chu Xuanhe being alerted made Chu Youwei all the more worried.

Chu Youren's attention was also entirely on Chu Xuanhe. Sensing that his eldest uncle's strength had soared, his face filled with wild delight. "Congratulations, Eldest Uncle, on successfully breaking through to the Heaven Soul Realm Late Stage."

This was undoubtedly tremendous news for the Chu Family, but a grave disadvantage for the Lin Family.

Originally, Zhong Sanxiao could still use his own strength to somewhat deter the Chu Family. But now that Chu Xuanhe had broken through to the Heaven Soul Realm Late Stage, that deterrence had already lost much of its effect.

"This marriage is hereby called off!"

Chu Xuanhe's imposing words rang out. His sharp gaze alone made Lin Bairu's heart tremble, and he abruptly found himself without even the courage to retort.

Behind the wall by the main gate, Chu Youwei's heart lurched at those words, and all color drained from her face.

Lin Wuhu also fell silent.

Though Zhong Sanxiao was displeased, constrained by his status, he did not speak again.

Although Lin Xiaowan was terrified as well, she was deeply unwilling to accept this. Pouting in grievance, she gathered her courage and shouted, "Chu Family Head, my brother's marriage was arranged by both parties' deceased parents. You have no right to call it off, and neither does anyone